ArtSpace: Inspired by Nature— An Imaginative Drawing Workshop (Online with Erica Beade)

Looking closely at nature inspires a huge range of imaginative artwork, from abstraction and decorative work to illustration and cartooning. In this online drawing workshop, we’ll look at a wide variety of examples to get us started and then explore techniques for unleashing the imagination through the drawing process. Class size will be limited to allow time for individual feedback. All skill levels welcome.

Supplies: a multipurpose sketchbook or drawing paper (preferably 9 x 12 or larger), drawing pencils of different hardnesses, erasers, pencil sharpener. You’re also welcome to use colored pencils, pens or any other materials that you’d like.

PLEASE NOTE:

• This workshop will take place on zoom.  Registered students will receive a link no more than three days prior to the workshop.
• Recommended Supplies: drawing pencils, paper or sketchbook, eraser, pencil sharpener.
• Open to ages 16+

About the Instructor:

Artist and educator Erica Beade worked as a scientific illustrator for many years, combining her love of science, nature, and drawing. Her traditional and digital illustrations have appeared in numerous books, exhibitions, and journals. Since 2002, she has taught observational drawing at the Harvard Museum of Natural History and many other venues, with a focus on nature. As a teacher, Beade is excited about the potential of the drawing process to open up new worlds that are right in front of us. More information at: www.observationaldrawing.com.

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.

Venue	Virtual Workshop taking place on Zoom
Starts	Thu Jun 4 2026, 9:30am EDT
Ends	Thu Jun 4 2026, 11:30am EDT