Nature Sketchbook: Art on the Trails (in person)

Nature Sketchbook: Art on the Trails (in person)

Adult (Ages 16+) | This program is completed

20 Academy Street Arlington, MA 02476 United States
Main Classroom
All skill levels
6/2/2024-6/9/2024
1:00 PM-4:00 PM on Sun
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113.00 USD
Member Discount Available

Nature Sketchbook: Art on the Trails (in person)

Adult (Ages 16+) | This program is completed

Join artist Corry Buckwalter for a nature journaling workshop to learn how to draw the wonderful world of Arlington’s parks. Learn how to study and draw quick impressions of plants, rocks, small animals, birds, fungi and more! Students will use graphite pencils, pens and watercolors. Instruction in sketching, adding watercolors and composition will be covered. Students will have ample time to draw and paint with lots of individual feedback from the instructor. Plan to start your summer nature journal here! Beginners welcome. 

With Artist Corry Buckwalter

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  • Students should bring the following:

    Mixed media spiral bound book, 8x10 inches
    Micron pens, sizes 5 and 8
    Graphite pencils
    Small pan set of watercolors with a palette
    Brushes
    Paper towels or rag
    Small water container
Buckwalter, Corry
Corry Buckwalter

Corry Buckwalter is a visual artist, educator and landscape designer based in Arlington. Her artwork explores ecology, land use and botanical history. In the studio classroom, Corry nurtures individual student creativity through inclusive and supportive instruction. Her belief that art making is a catalyst for personal growth and community-building has grown from her extensive experience teaching adult learners of all abilities. Corry's favorite art media are graphite, colored pencil, watercolor and Sumi ink. https://www.corrybuckwalter.com/