Happy by Nature – Nature Journaling

Nature nurtures! So, I have created a workshop to help you appreciate and document the natural world around you. Join me for an afternoon of positivity and gentle tuition to discover for yourself that any time spent drawing what you observe about nature is never time wasted.

Creating a Nature Journal is the perfect way to escape from technology and focus your thoughts on the variety and beauty that is lurking outside (and inside) your home.

It is well known that nature can calm the soul and journalling remind us just take a moment, be observant, and breathe in our surroundings.

Using charcoal, pencils, pens, watercolour, coloured pencils and water-soluble drawing media you will deepen your understanding of ‘HOW TO DRAW’ using ‘nature’ as your inspiration.

This workshop is for you if:

1. you’re looking for a way to press pause reduce stress and practise mindfulness.
2. you’re a complete beginner looking for guidance and instructions to build your drawing confidence.
3. you already have some drawing ability but you need a few hours to focus and enjoy the breathing space this workshop offers.
4. you’re a gardener or you like to travel and explore the great outdoors.
5. you’re ready to make ordinary pencil sketches jump off the page and look more sophisticated by applying a variety of easy techniques.

I’ll show you how to combine your love of nature and your interest in art all in one sketchbook that you will treasure forever. Journalling is a great way to get you back in touch with your creativity and record everything you see, think and feel.

It’s time to experience how the simple act of drawing nature can change any ordinary day into a day of wonder and joy.

By the end of the session, you will be taking home an A5 journal (supplied) filled with drawing samples plus loads of ideas for doing more drawing in the future.

Absolute beginners welcome.

This workshop perfectly complements my “Everything You need to Know about Drawing” and vice versa.

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (3 hours)

Where: Manly West, Brisbane (full address provided in the confirmation email after booking).

If you have any questions about my classes and programs. Please contact me, Natalie, on 0404390443

This event is also advertised elsewhere, so please ignore the RSVP numbers you see here. If you want to know the actual numbers attending, please message me.

Book here, on meetup or via my website: https://www.studioyellow.com.au/shop/art-classes/happy-by-nature-nature-journaling/