Nature Journaling: From your Photo Reel to the Page

Course Details

Do you have a camera roll brimming with photos of plants and insects? Are you searching for an artform that allows for quick results while accurately representing your subjects? Nature journaling might be the perfect drawing style for you!

This workshop is ideal for beginners to intermediate-level artists. In this workshop, participants will:

1. Closely Observe and Measure: Study and measure specimens and photographs with precision.

2. Translate Organic Shapes: Learn to capture the natural forms of plants in your drawings.

3. Experiment with Mediums: Use graphite, pen and watercolour to bring your subjects to life.

4. Play with composition: Explore different ways to arrange your subjects on the page.

5. Incorporate Microscopic Details: Use a microscope to examine and draw the minute details of specimens.

6. Plan ahead: Choose your next project to work on at home and discuss potential layouts for your future artwork.

The workshop will include practical demonstrations, step-by-step activities and ample time to develop your own artwork. Join us to enhance your nature journaling skills and create beautiful, accurate drawings!

This workshop requires students to bring some of their own equipment. A materials list will be provided upon enrolment.