Mindful Journalling and Nature - Online Courses - Adult Learning

Reconnect with yourself and the natural world through mindful journaling. In this calming online course, we will explore simple yet powerful practices that blend observation, reflection, and creativity. Each session invites you to slow down, notice the details of nature around you, even from your window or a nearby walk and translate those experiences into personal writing and sketching.

Perfect for beginners, this evening class offers a restorative space to unwind, reflect, and nurture both creativity and calm.

Through a series of enjoyable projects, demonstrations, and guided exercises, learners will be introduced to the fundamentals of journalling and sketching while developing the confidence to express themselves artistically.

Throughout the course, participants will learn:

• Gentle mindfulness techniques to quiet the mind and spark creativity

• Ways to use journaling as a tool for relaxation, clarity, and self-expression

• Simple writing and sketching prompts inspired by the natural world

• How to create a journaling practice that supports your wellbeing and sense of connection

By the end of this 6-week course, learners will be able to:

• Practice mindfulness techniques

• Apply at least three short mindfulness exercises (e.g., grounding, sensory awareness, mindful breathing) during journaling sessions to increase focus and relaxation.

• Engage with nature through observation

• Record a minimum of five nature-inspired reflections in their journal, demonstrating awareness of sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch) within their environment.

• Develop creative journaling skills

• Complete at least six journal entries combining writing and/or simple sketches, using provided prompts to explore self-expression and creativity. "

What you will need to bring to the course:

• Sketching paper pad, graphite pencils