NEW DATES - This workshop has been rescheduled!
It is now a 9 week class:
September 29th to November 24th, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm Monday Afternoons
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!
Art-Filled Days of Autumn
This 9-week class will be held in my cozy home studio located in the heart of St. Stephen, New Brunswick (75 Union Street), but weather permitting we will be venturing outside to sketch on location, too! And of course, gathering inspiration to bring back with us is highly encouraged.
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.
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 at 75 Union Street, St. Stephen, NB
When is it?
3 pm on Tuesdays, for 6 weeks from September 30th to November 4th
How is the class structured?
You will be given warm-up assignments immediately, and we will then cover our plan for the rest of class. Every class is dedicated to getting all of the students focused on making art in the "flow state."
Is my pre-teen/teen welcome to join the class?
This class is best suited to adults and teens over the age of 16 years old, however you may register your younger child (12 to 15) for this class if you feel he or she is a dedicated student who will thrive in a structured environment. Please keep in mind that disruptive students will be asked to leave, without refund.
Nature Journaling (Autumn 2025)
Group Program
C$25/week x 9
C$199 once