Join John Muir Laws in this “Ask Jack” session, where we explore creating a river landscapito using watercolor pencils, as well as some of the challenges in using them. Read More
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NJEF Noticing Nature with Sue Slotterback
Join naturalist educator Sue Slotterback and John Muir Laws for a discussion of how she developed and grew the Noticing Nature program. This is a program for seniors in New Jersey to get outdoors and nature journal together. Learn how she connected with existing programs and needs in the community and progressively built resources as Read More
Drawing Birds on Toned Paper
In this art workshop, John Muir Laws introduces you to toned paper, explains the benefits of this media, and demonstrates drawing Northern Harriers and Black-billed Magpies on the toned paper. We also welcome special guest Bob Goodman, who gives us a history of the Swan Lake Important Birding Area, a local birding hotspot. Notes from Read More
Drawing Shorebirds and Waterbirds
In this class, we will explore our wetland habitats and their bird communities. The approach to drawing these birds is a little different because they often have very different shapes and proportions as compared to the typical passerine bird. Learn how to draw these graceful and sometimes beautifully awkward birds, highlighting species found in Nevada Read More
Let’s Draw Warblers: Bring Your Warbler to Life
Make your warbler drawing come to life with tips about feather texture and placement of eyes, and beaks. We will also practice fast-sketching techniques to help you sketch warblers in the field. Read More
Let’s Draw Warblers: Anatomy and Angles
Learning about the anatomy of warblers will help you draw them more accurately. In this video, we will practice drawing the head and body of warblers from various angles. Read More
Drawing Pinyon Jays
John Muir “Jack” Laws shares his use of the watercolor media on drawings. Jack will present his approach to drawing birds and give us an introduction to color application using watercolor paint. Students may follow along with the color demonstration, or watch, learn, and apply color to their bird sketch later. This workshop also focuses Read More
How to Draw Bird Tails
Learn from John Muir Laws how to draw bird tails and the dynamics of that part of their bodies in this deep dive. Read More
Ask Jack: Bird Nests
In this session of “Ask Jack”, John Muir Laws teaches tips and tricks for rendering bird nests with texture and form. Read More
NJEF Stewardship and Service
Please join our Educator’s Forum for a discussion of ways to use stewardship and service projects to connect students with nature and community. Celebrate with John Muir Laws on Sunday April 3rd with an act of stewardship in your community. #NatureJournalStewards NJEF’s stewardship ideas brainstorm: Picking up trash on your birthday at your local beach Read More