Nature Journaling Workshop
Saturday, November 16
10am to 12pm
Sierra Valley Preserve
Join artist and educator John Muir Laws for a morning of nature journaling at the Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center. The event will be focused on Sierra birds and includes both instructional time and individual journaling time. No experience required, all artist levels welcome!
John Muir Laws
Event Details
Saturday, November 16
10am to 12pm
$40/person
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
What to bring:
- Art Supplies: A notebook or journal, graphite pencils, colored pencils, clipboard, and any other preferred art materials
- water bottle and sun protection, warm layers (we may be outside depending on weather), and wear closed-toe, sturdy shoes
What to expect: We will focus our journaling and instruction on Sierra Birds, working in a small group with John Muir Laws in a live journaling setting!
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About John Muir Laws and his work
John Muir Laws (also known as Jack) is an award-winning author, educator, artist, scientist, educator, and a principal leader in the worldwide nature journaling movement. He helps people forge a deeper and more personal connection with nature through keeping illustrated nature journals and understanding science. His work intersects science, art, and mindfulness.
Jack is the co-founder and president of the Wild Wonder Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging nature connection and conservation through attention, curiosity, art, science, and community.
Jack is the author and illustrator of several books including The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling (also available in Spanish), The Laws Sketchbook, The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds, Sierra Wildflowers: A Hiker’s Guide, and The Laws Guide to the Sierra Nevada. He is co-author with Emilie Lygren of How to Teach Nature Journaling. Check out more at JohnMuirLaws.com
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