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July 16 @ 9:45am till ~Noon.
We hope you will join us as we strengthen our art and curiosity of nature together!
Drawing prompt topic (optional): Trees (and Leaves) of Stonehurst Park
Meet at 9:45am for introductions; share what we have been working on (~15 mins).
Drawing warmup (optional): Participate in drawing warm up exercises.
Terri was introduced to drawing in a college class by Betty Edwards, author of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. We’ll discuss and use drawing warm-up exercises related to Betty’s break down of the 5 skills of basic drawing.
Observe and journal: Use the drawing prompt topic--or sketch whatever you find interesting.
Gather and Share: Gathering again at 11:30am to share our sketches and observations and discuss tips and tools for nature journaling.
More discussions: If you have questions about supplies or other nature journaling questions, we can continue with a discussion at the end.
Suggested journaling supplies: sketchbook, pencils, waterproof markers, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, watercolors, etc.
Bring: Water, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, etc...
Although we plan to meet at picnic tables (tables may or may not end up in the shade), you may also want to bring something to sit on (small portable folding chair or sit pad) to move into the shade or closer to tree(s) you wish to sketch.
Restrooms? Yes, there are restrooms in the old stone building at the park (close by) and over in the gym rec center (farther away).