This 2 hour workshop is taught by local Victoria artist Emma Pyle, who guides you through the Introduction to NatureSketch. Including eco-literacy principles from world-renowned artist and naturalist, Robert Bateman, and artistic principles like line drawing, understanding shapes and shading techniques, with a fresh and fun approach that will encourage budding artists to create beautiful nature sketches. We encourage participants to connect to nature through art and observation.
By the end of this course you will know the basics to NatureSketching and the observational, and artistic skills associated with it!
At the end of the program students have the opportunity to submit their art to be put up in the NatureSketch Gallery.
Instructor will email students with finalized details a few days ahead of class.
Registration closes 5 days prior to the class starting.
Date: Aug 6, 2022
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Age: Family oriented – children 5+ and parents/grandparents/guardians
Location: Japanese Gardens at Gorge Park
Class size: Max 15
Cost: $35+gst
Instructor: Emma Pyle
Supplies: nature journal, pencil, eraser, water bottle and snack, sunscreen, hat
The health and safety of our Nature Sketch participants, instructors and volunteers is of the utmost importance to us. Due to COVID-19 we are adding new protocols and will continue to monitor and comply with provincial updates and directives. A full list of protocols is available on our website.