Drawing from Nature: An Introduction to Nature Journaling
Date: Saturday August 23rdth and Sunday 24th August 2025
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Sumner, Christchurch (address given once enrolled)
Cost: $280 including materials (except sketchbook) – Payment required to confirm your booking
Minimum of 4 people required for course to run – Maximum 5 people total
Nature Journaling is a wonderful way of making your own study of the natural world around you. The main emphasis is on YOUR observations of nature – recording and reflecting on what you have seen or discovered. It can be done anywhere, from just looking out your window at home to what you see on a walk to the park or a field trip into the mountains. Nature is everywhere ready to be explored.
This two-day course fun and interactive course will help you begin, or extend, your nature journaling skills. It will cover a wide range of subject matter, styles, techniques and mediums, including – graphite, pen and wash, coloured pencil and watercolour. A strong focus will be on developing your drawing skills.
We will be based at my art studio in Sumner. If the weather is good, we will take the opportunity to spend some time in the field sketching.
With small class numbers you can get the support, attention and guidance you require.
This workshop is suitable for beginners or those with some experience wanting a to get back into drawing.
Students to Bring
A sketchbook suitable for a variety of mediums including watercolour.
An outdoor chair
Specimens you would like to practice drawing
Your lunch – morning and afternoon tea will be supplied
Booking and more information: email art@joogier.co.nz or phone 027 6229 170
There is a limit of 5 people for this workshop, first come first served. I will include you on a “reserves” list once the workshop is full. Payment will be required in advance to guarantee your place, and refunds will only be made if another person is found to fill your place.