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Urban Nature Journaling

Embark on an immersive journey into urban nature! Learn to observe, document, and appreciate the wildlife around you through drawing and writing. Unleash your inner naturalist in this hands-on outdoor exploration of the natural world.

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  • 16 and older
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  • 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
  • 2 hours

Start Dates (0) $50/person

  • 18+ yrs

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Class Description

Description

Explore the wildlife in your backyard or on your block like a naturalist. We will record our observations using simple tools and all of our senses. Using drawings and words in combination you can describe your environment, or a single organism. This class will be held outdoors at an off-site location designated by your instructor.

  • Week 1: Flower Blind Countour  
  • Week 2: Describing with marks  
  • Week 3: Forms and Patterns 
  • Week 4: Start a collection

Required Materials:

  • Blank journal or loose paper kept together on a clipboard. My favorite journal is Hand Book Paper Travelogue Watercolor Notebook (about $20 at dickblick.com)
  • Pen and pencil. I like to use micron pens, size 02
  • Ruler

Optional Materials:

  • Watercolors: I mostly use Daniel Smith, but Winsor and Newton is also good. Since these paints are expensive, and it takes forever to get through a tube, I would recommend buying halfpans ($3 each on Etsy: Alexiscarollart). Here are the colors I recommend: Sap Green, Lemon Yellow, Permanent Rose, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Umber, Pyrrole Orange
  • Water brush pen: Niji is $7 on dickblick.com
  • Old sock: Cut the tube from the sock to use as a wristband. You can use this to wipe off your brush when you change color.
  • Jeweler's loupe - https://www.amazon.ca/Yasumai-Magnifier-Jewelers-Illuminated-Magnifying/dp/B075GKQDK9
  • Markers: If you have markers or other ways of adding color that is welcome too.

Notes

Please be advised:

Class is held off-site from Richmond Art Center and may require some walking to somewhat remote areas in parks around Richmond.

This Workshop is not Eligible for a RAC Art Boost! Scholarship.

Class Requirements

  • Ages 16+ Welcome, 12+ with parent or caregiver
  • Experience Level: All Levels

Refund Policy

When class/workshop enrollment is below the minimum three days prior to the first day of class, the class may be cancelled. If there is a cancellation, we will contact registered students at least 2 days before the start of the class/workshop by email or by phone.

We will offer students the option to transfer into another class or receive a full refund for the amount paid.

Classes are not refunded due to failure to attend class, planned absences, minor illnesses, or vacations.

If you drop a class:

  • If you drop a class at least 8 business days before it starts, you will receive a 100% refund minus a $20 administrative fee.
  • If you drop a class between 7 to 2 business days before it starts, there are no refunds. At this point students may receive a class credit if the school is able to replace your seat with another student before the start of class. If this is not possible, crediting will not be offered.
  • If you drop a class on or after the class start date, no refunds or credits are possible.

Transfers:

  • If you transfer to from one class to another class of equal value or more, there is no administrative fee.
  • Otherwise an admin fee will be charged for transfers.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Richmond Art Center

The Richmond Art Center is a leading visual arts center in the East Bay, offering diverse arts experiences to people of all ages. They provide hands-on learning, well-equipped studios, traveling art programs, and rotating exhibitions featuring both emerging and established Bay Area artists.

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