WW - Drawing & Painting Nature Around Us


Do you want to learn to draw and paint the natural world around you? Have you seen a lovely flower in a garden or spied on a colorful bird perched on a branch when out on a walk and wanted to capture this outdoor beauty accurately? This two-session workshop introduces you to the pleasures and the skills gained by starting a nature drawing practice. Students learn several illustration techniques including careful observation of a subject, measurement, representing depth and three-dimensional form, as well as gain on-site painting and/or colored pencil skills and best practices ensured to enhance the finished drawing. A supply list is provided to each enrolled student. No previous experience is necessary.

The first session, November 14 is held at Oxley Nature Center; the second session, November 21, is held at WaterWorks Art Center. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!

**Please let us know if you require accommodations for this program.

Note:

The first session, November 14, is held at Oxley Nature Center; the second session, November 21, is held at WaterWorks Art Center. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Dress for the weather -- there is no rain date!
Art Supply List:
• A notebook/pad/clipboard with paper of your choosing (you will want a few heavier sheets if you would like to paint)
• Pencil: Can range from HB to 5B, or mechanical is a great option for nature journaling
• Eraser
• Black pen or fine tip sharpie
• Colorful medium(s) of your choosing: Watercolor pencils & paintbrush, colored pencils, watercolor palette & paintbrush, crayons, pastels, markers, etc.
• Optional: Vine charcoal, kneaded eraser, white charcoal


Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Visual Arts
Program Subcategory Drawing/Painting
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 8/1/2026
Enrollment End Date 11/14/2026
Instructor(s)
Celia Karim
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 4
Maximum 12
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 16 years Enforced - As of date 11/1/2026
Maximum -
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Program Participation Fee-Resi Resident Only
-None-
$65.00
Program Participation Fee-Non NonResident Only
-None-
$81.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
11/14/2026 Saturday 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Oxley Nature Center
11/21/2026 Saturday 12:00 PM 4:00 PM WaterWorks Art Center