Nature Journalling for Beginners - Edwinstowe Library - Adult Learning

Nature journaling is a practice that combines art and science to observe, record, and reflect on the natural environment. It involves capturing the beauty and intricacies of nature through sketches, drawings, and written observations. This practice not only improves your artistic skills but also deepens your appreciation and understanding of the natural world.

This course is designed to connect you with the natural world through the art of observation and documentation. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with art and journaling, this course will help you enhance your skills in sketching, drawing, and recording your experiences in nature. Throughout this course, you will learn various techniques to effectively document your observations and experiences in nature. Each session will focus on specific skills and methods, from basic sketching to capturing detailed textures and forms. You will learn various ways to set out a page, and work out what kind of details you want to document alongside your drawings.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a comprehensive set of tools to create your own nature journal.

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in journaling, sketching, drawing, or painting, whether you are a beginner or have some experience.

What you will need to bring to the course:

Sketchbook or journal with suitable paper for drawing and painting (with watercolours/gouache)

Pencils (variety of hardness e.g., H. HB. 2B)

A soft eraser or a putty rubber

A ruler

A black fine liner pen (preferably waterproof e.g., a UniBall Uni Pin pen or Micron pen)

What other art materials you bring will depend on what your preferences are (I would recommend paints for adding colour to sketches – e.g., watercolour paints or watercolour pencils and/or a set of coloured pencils.