August 11th to 15th, 2025
Learn to Create the Drawings of Your Dreams
Think you can't draw a subject right before your eyes, let alone a subject you imagine? Think again! Even if you are a complete beginner, you will come away from this class with the knowledge to begin your creative journey with confidence.
Intermediate students will be pushed accelerate their skill development, and are encouraged to enroll along with the beginners, who will be inspired by your talent!
Grab your sunhat, and let's go sketch outdoors!
Nature journaling is the practice of sketching the natural world from observation. Your backyard becomes your classroom, and the delightful plants growing all around you your muse!
This 5-day intensive will be held in my cozy home studio located in the heart of St. Stephen, New Brunswick (the exact address will be sent to you upon registration), but weather permitting we will be venturing outside to sketch, too!
Art-Filled Days of Summer
There will be a morning session and an afternoon session, each lasting three hours, with an hour for lunch in between. If you decide to bring a packed lunch, you are welcome to eat in the studio space, in the dooryard, or on the front porch. Tea, coffee, and water will be available in the studio.
What will you learn in class?
Though we will follow the below lesson plan, there will be collaborative adaptations, based upon each student's individual skill level and interest, as well.
Seats to this intensive are limited, in order to provide individual instruction and feedback to every student.
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Supply List
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Toned Sketchbook, in either tan or grey, at least 9" x 12" or larger (Strathmore series 400 toned sketchbooks are an accessible option)
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Fineliner Felt Tip Pen, Technical Pen, Fountain Pen, Dip Pen, or Brush Pen - You'll want to pick one of these and stick with it throughout the course. If you are a complete beginner to the media of pen and ink, I would suggest starting out with Sakura Pigma Microns in size 01, 02, 03.
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White Gel Pen, Marker, and/or Pencil Crayon - I will have some white pencil crayons and china markers available for purchase (Best options include: Sakura Gelly Roll Pen, White POSCA Marker, China Marker, and pencil crayons from Blick Studio, Faber-Castell, or Prismacolor)
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Grey Copic Markers or Grey Pencil Crayons - Get cool grey if you'll be working in a grey sketchbook, and warm grey if you'll be working in a tan sketchbook. You'll want at least three shades (light, medium, dark) if you go with markers, and up to 6 shades if you go with pencil crayons.
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Pencil Case - Gotta stay organized!
Frequently Asked Questions
May beginners join this program?
Yes! My classes cover art fundamentals, which means they are an excellent foundation for the artist who is just learning to draw and paint. The assignments will challenge more experienced artists, as well.
And class size is limited to ensure every student will receive individual feedback and instruction.
What will I learn?
You will be inspired by master painters and illustrators of the past, and given practical assignments to empower you to put into practice what you are learning by drawing from reference, life, and imagination!
Where is the class located?
In my home studio, located in the heart of St. Stephen, New Brunswick! The exact address will be sent to you after you register.
When is it?
9 am - 4 pm, M - F
How is the day structured?
There will be a morning session and an afternoon session, each lasting three hours, with an hour for lunch in between.
Is my pre-teen/teen welcome to join the intensive?
If your teen is under the age of 16, I would consider enrolling him or her in my youth week instead!
Nature Journaling (adults)
Group Program
C$347
C$499