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Drawing from Nature
The simple act of drawing focuses our attention and through the act of close observation helps us connect with the world around us. This introductory drawing class is focused on learning techniques to draw the natural world around you as a means of deepening your appreciation for the natural world and mindfulness of your place within it. You will learn exercises to hone your observation skills, basic principles of drawing, and be exposed to ways to bring drawing into your daily practice like keeping a nature journal. We will focus on drawing objects from the natural world as a means of growing our drawing and observation skills: trees, insects, flowers, birds – whatever we encounter.
The class will include some classroom-style instruction to introduce concepts, many hands-on exercises to develop observation and mark-making skills, and ample time to practice applying learned skills. Weather permitting, we will work both inside and outside.
Needed materials:
· sketchbook of your choice (any size you like or already have is fine – if you’d like a suggestion, Canson spiral bound mixed media notebooks are a high-quality low-cost option)
· a drawing utensil of your choice (a pencil is suggested, but if you prefer a pen, that is fine)
· weather appropriate clothing
· optional: eraser
· optional: a crazy creek or other portable chair if prefer not to sit on the ground
The class will be held on Sunday July 5, 2026 from 9am - 12 pm at the Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, VT.
All ages and experience levels are welcome; concepts presented are geared towards beginners, but even experienced artists may enjoy new insights, inspirations, and supportive camaraderie. For anyone younger than 10 wishing to participate I ask that their caregiver also sign up for the class(es).
If you’d also like to sign up for “Principles of Landscape Painting” and “Introduction to Acrylic Painting”, please make sure to also add these classes to your cart separately. The subjects covered in each class are complimentary to each other but not overlapping, so you will learn something new in each class!
Drawing from Nature
The simple act of drawing focuses our attention and through the act of close observation helps us connect with the world around us. This introductory drawing class is focused on learning techniques to draw the natural world around you as a means of deepening your appreciation for the natural world and mindfulness of your place within it. You will learn exercises to hone your observation skills, basic principles of drawing, and be exposed to ways to bring drawing into your daily practice like keeping a nature journal. We will focus on drawing objects from the natural world as a means of growing our drawing and observation skills: trees, insects, flowers, birds – whatever we encounter.
The class will include some classroom-style instruction to introduce concepts, many hands-on exercises to develop observation and mark-making skills, and ample time to practice applying learned skills. Weather permitting, we will work both inside and outside.
Needed materials:
· sketchbook of your choice (any size you like or already have is fine – if you’d like a suggestion, Canson spiral bound mixed media notebooks are a high-quality low-cost option)
· a drawing utensil of your choice (a pencil is suggested, but if you prefer a pen, that is fine)
· weather appropriate clothing
· optional: eraser
· optional: a crazy creek or other portable chair if prefer not to sit on the ground
The class will be held on Sunday July 5, 2026 from 9am - 12 pm at the Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, VT.
All ages and experience levels are welcome; concepts presented are geared towards beginners, but even experienced artists may enjoy new insights, inspirations, and supportive camaraderie. For anyone younger than 10 wishing to participate I ask that their caregiver also sign up for the class(es).
If you’d also like to sign up for “Principles of Landscape Painting” and “Introduction to Acrylic Painting”, please make sure to also add these classes to your cart separately. The subjects covered in each class are complimentary to each other but not overlapping, so you will learn something new in each class!