An Introduction to Nature Journaling

Have a taste for recording nature?

Join the tutor and a group of like-minded people to observe, record and enquire into the nature found in Black Gully and in your own back yard.

This is a one day a week, six-week course combining observational drawing in the field with studio work.

No experience in drawing or watercolour is necessary.

You’ll be guided and extended in the techniques and processes of:

• Observational drawing: in the field and at the Zoological Museum UNE.
• Watercolour: how to mix colours and use colour modulation to capture realism.
• 3D rendering using colour pencil and/or lead pencil (fungi, berries, bird eggs, bird and frog eyes).
• Pressing botanical specimens for gelli plate and relief printing.
• Making brushes from natural materials, and creating botanical inks from ingredients in your backyard.
• Designing and creating an adjunct journal.

Participants will be advised of the materials before the course begins: and are advised not to purchase any equipment before you hear from the tutor.

• Dates Mondays, October 9 – November 13 2023
• Time 10.30am – 3.30pm
• Venue Packsaddle Studio (located at the rear of NERAM)
• Cost Friends of NERAM/Culture Club Members – $ 194  General – $ 214
• Materials Some materials are included. Participants expected to supply their own hard-covered journal (15x15cm to A3), coloured pencils, watercolours and brushes. If they don’t have any of these, don’t purchase before being advised by the tutor week 1.

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