2026 Palm Springs California Sketching on Location Workshop

Palm Springs, California • March 20–22, 2026

Join master draftsman Glenn Vilppu for an immersive three-day sketching on location workshop set in the striking landscape of Palm Springs, California.

The Coachella Valley offers a rare and inspiring blend of desert vistas, iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture, vibrant downtown scenes, and endlessly compelling people to draw. March is the perfect time to be here—warm, sun-filled days paired with cool desert evenings create ideal conditions for working outdoors.

Throughout the workshop, Glenn will guide participants in developing strong observational drawing skills, emphasizing gesture, structure, rhythm, and personal expression while working directly from life. Locations may include desert environments, downtown areas, and residential neighborhoods, providing a wide range of subjects and visual challenges.

Whether you are new to sketching on location or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of the most respected educators in figurative art—drawing on site, in real time, from the world around you.