Online- Drawing on Nature: Botanicals and More

Online- Drawing on Nature: Botanicals and More

Online: Adult | This program has been canceled

20 Academy Street Arlington, MA 02476 United States

Main Classroom

All Levels

6/6/2020 (one day)

1:00 PM-3:00 PM on Sat

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60.00 USD

Saturday, 6/6, 1:00-3:00 pm


Drawing is a great way to connect with the natural world, and nature study can be an inspiring way to develop your drawing skills. Using pencil and paper, we’ll explore a variety of natural subjects, from plants and seed pods to bones and shells. The emphasis will be on techniques for close observation, achieving greater accuracy, and creating volume, depth and texture using shading. All skill levels are welcome.

  • This class will meet ONLINE via ZOOM MEETING. Upon registration, you will receive a detailed confirmation email with instructions on how to log on, as well as an additional email with your Zoom Meeting Room code and password.
  • Please note: We ask that students please arrive on time for online programs. Should students arrive more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time, students may be required to wait for an amount of time before the instructor is able to allow them into the Zoom meeting, as they will already be teaching.
  • Multi-purpose sketchbook (preferably 9 x 12 or a little larger)
  • At least 2 drawing pencils of different hardnesses (HB and 2B)
  • One grey kneaded eraser
  • One white plastic eraser
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Optional: camera (in case you'd like to photograph what you've been drawing to continue work on it later)

Erica is an illustrator specializing in science, health and nature subjects. She holds a BA in Studio Art and specifically studied Scientific and Medical Illustration at RISD Erica has taught observational drawing for the past 15 years at local art centers, schools and museums. Observational drawing is a fun way to connect to the world around you – to record your experiences, respond to nature, think through a problem, express yourself.