Let’s Draw Warblers: Anatomy and Angles
Celebrate spring migration by learning to capture the beauty and energy of warblers in this 2-part drawing and nature journaling class. No experience or special equipment is required! All you need is an internet connection, pencil, paper, and a willingness to learn. Learning about the anatomy of warblers will help you draw them more accurately. Read More
Creeks, Lakes & Marshes in your Watercolor Nature Journal
We are fascinated by water, whether as streams, lakes or marshes; it is an ever-present undercurrent to the landscape as it calls us to ponder the mysteries beneath the surface or reflects the land and sky above. Through a series of exercises you will learn to distill this moving wonder into simple shapes that you Read More
Rocks & Boulders in your Watercolor Nature Journal
The rocky surface of the planet forms the skeleton around and over which water finds its way. Using my hands-on exercises we will sketch and paint the various surfaces of rocks and boulders and how they fit together to create the dynamic path of plants and water. Bring a rock at least 4” in diameter Read More
Bird Drawing Workshop (5 part series)
Lahontan Audubon Society is pleased to offer a series of free, online bird drawing workshops with science illustrator, Christine Elder, and nature journal educator, John Muir Laws. Christine was the featured artist for the recent Winter Wings Festival in Klamath, Oregon. John Muir Laws (aka Jack) is the champion of the nature journaling movement and Read More
The best introductory drawing lessons- Educator’s Forum
What are the best ways to teach people to draw? What are high-impact lessons or processes that will help our students develop skills and confidence in drawing? Learn how to teach Nature Journaling! Join our weekly discussion and idea-sharing for teachers, home school parents, and other educators interested in teaching nature journaling skills. Each meeting Read More
Watercolor Special Effects
You can do that? Learn a smorgasbord of watercolor tricks and hacks to get cool textures and effects. This is going to be fun. We are going to play with a host of cool tools to get crazy special effects with watercolor. All ages and experience levels are welcome. No registration is necessary. Here are Read More
Let’s Draw Warblers: Bringing Your Warbler to Life
Celebrate spring migration by learning to capture the beauty and energy of warblers in this 2-part drawing and nature journaling class. No experience or special equipment is required! All you need is an internet connection, pencil, paper, and a willingness to learn. Make your warbler drawing come to life with tips about feather texture and Read More
Bird Drawing Workshop (5 part series)
Lahontan Audubon Society is pleased to offer a series of free, online bird drawing workshops with science illustrator, Christine Elder, and nature journal educator, John Muir Laws. Christine was the featured artist for the recent Winter Wings Festival in Klamath, Oregon. John Muir Laws (aka Jack) is the champion of the nature journaling movement and Read More
Tools for Teaching about Climate Change
Join John Muir Laws and special guests from the National Center for Science Education for a discussion of best practices in teaching about climate change. According to a 2020 study, 38% of Americans do not accept anthropogenic climate change. Additionally, a 2016 study found that while approximately 75% of science teachers address climate change in Read More
Sheer Lunacy!
Let's Get ready for the Lunar Eclipse (May 15, 2022)! Join us for a discussion of moon observations and sketching. What can we look for to get more out of this event? Join John Muir Laws for weekly live nature Journaling workshops with tips, techniques, inspiration, teaching strategies, and interviews. Topics are usually announced in Read More