Keeping a Nature Journal
Keeping a nature journal is a great way of slowing down and being in the moment. Learn the nuts and bolts of effectively observing and recording what you see--whether it be a habitat or a collection of items discovered on your walks.
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Description
Keeping a nature journal is a great way of slowing down and being in the moment. Learn the nuts and bolts of effectively observing and recording what you see--whether it be a habitat or a collection of items discovered on your walks.
Course outline
- Powerpoint lesson on the History of Nature journals: where they started; who are the leading practitioners in this field; with visual examples.
- How to journal--visually and with writing in various forms.
- Ways to question
- Use of creative hand lettering
- Composition
- Putting it into practice in the surrounding environment
Expected learning outcomes
- Learn how to slow down and look--to be in the moment.
- Learn how to effectively observe and question what you see, hear or feel.
- Learn the many ways to visually record whether by drawing or text.
- Learn how to effectively use composition and design.
What to bring
Your lunch. A blank journal, a pencil, eraser, small ruler and your preferred drawing tools e.g. colour pencils, fine-liner drawing pens, small watercolour palette and brush. Your tutor will provide other materials. You may like to attend the course Make a Concertina-style Journal or Sketchbook on Saturday 21 September to make your own journal.
Who should attend?
Anyone looking for ways to relax and be in the moment in nature, to learn how to effectively look and question what they see or experience and to record this in words and pictures.
About your tutor, Sandra
I am an award winning natural history illustrator of children’s books and a keen botanical artist. Part of my art practice for many years has been keeping regular nature journals, based around the diverse habitats I visit. I care passionately about our natural world and love to reconnect people with nature.
