Introduction to Nature Journaling

Come and experience how nature journaling can serve as a way to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the natural world!

When we draw for understanding, it trains our skills in observation as well as helping us learn to see things that we may otherwise overlook with observation alone. This sort of drawing is not about making a pretty picture, although that may happen; its purpose is to learn about putting detailed visual observations of what we see on paper. Writing, diagrams and sketches are all part of that.

This event is Rain or Shine- come dressed to spend time outdoors. If weather permits, we will be drawing outdoors but may come inside for the second half of the class. If the Weather does not permit, we will do our workshop in the interpretive center classroom, using natural objects from the center collection.

What to Bring:

• A phone or tablet with a camera

• Sturdy shoes for hiking (if weather permits)

What We Will Provide:

• A sketchbook (or even some drawing paper in a folder if you don't have one)

• A pencil with a large eraser

• A black pen or fineliner

• Paint and colored pencils will be available to use at the Center, but you are free to bring your own if you prefer.

About the Instructor: Michelle Tulumello is a former art teacher and local artist whose work is on display in various locations in Owego, as well as at regional shows. She has been nature journaling for many years, and her preferred mediums are watercolor and pen and ink.

Registration is required and limited to 12 participants.

This program is recommended for ages 16 and up.

Location information:

Waterman Conservation Education Center

403 Hilton Rd

Apalachin, NY 13732

$15/person for non-members and $10 for Waterman Center members.