Curiosity and Creativity: A Nature Journaling Workshop with award-winning book illustrator Sarah S.

Saturday, May 23, 10AM-12PM

Keeping a nature journal helps people connect with the natural world in direct and personal ways. Drawing sharpens observational skills. Careful notes add scientific value. Writing adds context and richness. The workshop begins with a look at the new book Monarch and Mourning Cloak: A Butterfly Journal, by Melissa Stewart and Sarah Brannen, which is in the form of an elaborate nature journal, followed by a brief history of nature journaling and demonstrations of different types. Then, the hands-on activity will include small blank notebooks and objects to draw. We start with the date, time, place and additional details, and discuss close observation. Participants may spend more time writing prose or poetry than drawing if they prefer.

Bring pens and pencils to sketch with, and colored pencils and watercolors if you like to use them. We’ll go outside if weather permits.

• No experience necessary
• Open to Adult/Ages 16+

About the Instructor:
Sarah S. Brannen is the author and illustrator of more than two dozen books for children. She is the illustrator of the Sibert Honor book Summertime Sleepers,written by Melissa Stewart, and the author of Uncle Bobby's Wedding, illustrated by Lucia Soto. Uncle Bobby's Wedding was named one of the 100 best children's books of the last 100 years by Booktrust in the UK. 
 
​Recent books include Lolly on the Ice, about an anxious little figure skater and Monarch and Mourning Cloak, also written by Melissa Stewart.
 
Sarah also wrote and illustrated A Perfect Day, Bear Needs Help, Madame Martine, and Madame Martine Breaks the Rules. She illustrated Seashells: More Than a Home and the ALA Notable Book Feathers: Not Just For Flying, which won the Riverby Award and the Crystal Kite Award. Her books have been translated into 12 languages.

Tuition: $36 Members, $40 Non-Members

Please contact the Program Manager at sarah@artspacema.org for any accommodations or to inquire about tuition assistance.

Registration & Communication Policy:

All registrations are first come, first serve.  Upon registration you will receive an email receipt.  A detailed course confirmation will be sent via email no more than three days prior to the workshop or class.

Cancellations:

A $25 processing fee applies to all cancellations

• Full refunds less the cancellation fee up to four days before the class begins
• No refunds are available less than four days before the class begins. This allows our staff, faculty and other students to have adequate time to prepare.  If you can’t make it to the class, feel free to send a friend in your place.
• No partial refunds, make ups, or pro-rated classes are offered for student absence.

ArtSpace reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops.  If a class is cancelled, all students receive a full refund.  In case of teacher absence or inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled.