This Workshop Currently Has a WAITLIST 

“Whether I’m out working in the field or in a conservatory filled with plants and flowers, if I want to draw better, I must train myself to see better. To hone my craft requires thoughtful stillness, quiet meditation, and a sincere commitment to my practice.” – Pam

In this workshop, you’ll learn different ways to approach your subject. By altering points of view, perspective and composition, your ability to see things differently and connect with your subject will evolve along with your skills.

Probably the most important goal in my Nature Sketchbook Workshop is not a destination (i.e., a perfect finished drawing), but learning to relish the exquisite journey you experience by allowing yourself to slow down, carefully observe and reconnect with nature.

Once you’re comfortable with the materials and have some dedicated drawing time under your belt, beautiful and interesting things will begin to happen in your sketchbook.

This class will spend as much time as possible outdoors. We will learn to keep our drawing kits lean and portable in order to work out in the field. While we do have a wonderful studio classroom to keep us grounded, your Forest Floor Concertina Sketchbook will be your opportunity to gather observations and sketches from your time exploring and roaming the beautiful grounds of Dillman’s. Join me on the path. Let’s go see what’s out there.

Topics Covered:

• Design and composition.
• The importance of experimenting with different materials.
• Creating new habits of resourcing for future work.
• Building a sketchbook practice while reconnecting to nature.
• Observation: Seeing better helps you draw better.
• Learn about fauna from this part of the country.
• Your studio is your garden, your travels, your sketchbook.