Nature Journaling Workshop
The Art of Exploration with Neil Rizos
The Art of Exploration with Neil Rizos
Atlantic Puffins pencil on paper
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The Nature Journaling Workshop is for those who would like to learn how to draw birds, other animals and plants from 2D reference material, with the intention of becoming proficient. It can include drawing from live animals when possible. There will be how-to demonstrations, individual instruction and abundant drawing time. This may be presented as a full day workshop or multi-day workshop, (up to three days)
The Nature Journaling Workshop is offered to a variety of private and public organizations as a creative way to engage the populations they currently serve and to attract new audiences. It is an affordable opportunity for organizations to enhance their current program offering without additional staff or infrastructure. |
Goal of the Workshop for Participants
The goal of the Nature Journaling Workshop is to provide participants a proven method to observe and record the essential information necessary to create accurate field studies. By learning to approach nature in this way, participants will have the opportunity to enrich their experience of the natural world. The purpose of approaching nature with journaling is to enjoy a deeper encounter through careful observation of the subject and one’s response to it.
Workshop Format
The goals of the Nature Journaling Workshop are achieved in the classroom (and field work with multi-day workshops).
Adult Workshop - College age and older with exceptions
Skill Level – Beginner & Intermediate
Half-Day - 4 hours
Full Day - 6 hours
Two, Three Day Workshop
The goal of the Nature Journaling Workshop is to provide participants a proven method to observe and record the essential information necessary to create accurate field studies. By learning to approach nature in this way, participants will have the opportunity to enrich their experience of the natural world. The purpose of approaching nature with journaling is to enjoy a deeper encounter through careful observation of the subject and one’s response to it.
Workshop Format
The goals of the Nature Journaling Workshop are achieved in the classroom (and field work with multi-day workshops).
Adult Workshop - College age and older with exceptions
Skill Level – Beginner & Intermediate
Half-Day - 4 hours
Full Day - 6 hours
Two, Three Day Workshop
Arrangements can usually be made to bring live
birds into the classroom for life drawing. |
Classroom Component
Drawing nature from life can be a rewarding experience if undertaken with a knowledge of the tools, materials and the subject beforehand. The Classroom component of the workshop includes a review of the following: Equipment; Materials; Drawing; Species; Expectations; Demonstration; Photography; Resources. It focuses on understanding how to draw accurately from 2D and 3D reference material. Field Component The Field component of the workshop includes the following: Applying what has been learned; Demonstration by instructor; Photography for reference; Critique; Q&A - Conclusion. Expected Achievements Nature Journaling Workshop participants can expect to gain the fundamental knowledge required to approach the field sketching of birds and other animals and plants with confidence. Practicing this approach consistently will improve drawing skills and create a more satisfying journal sketching experience. Participants are encouraged to continue learning about and practicing field sketching and will be provided a list recommended online and print resources. |
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Spruce Tree Studies colored pencil on paper
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