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SUMMARY:Doodling Diagrams (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to doodle some diagrams! This workshop will show you how to make simple drawings of how animals move and more. We’ll watch as animals eat\, walk\, waddle\, hop\, pounce (etc.)\, and figure out how to translate that motion into a simple sketch. We’ll also decode crazy creatures’ limbs\, map out where animals wander\, break down how things work\, create “mystery chain” diagrams\, and more. There’s no need for any knowledge of science or math to try this out–nor to fall in love with it!\nBonus: These are great ways to journal about animals that may be moving too fast or are too far away for detailed\, realistic drawings. Ever yelled at a critter: “why won’t you just sit still for a minute!?” (I have!) After this workshop… you might just enjoy drawing things that move!\n\nThis workshop is being taught by guest artist Amy Schleser\, who creates science explanations for kids as her day job and formerly developed science exhibitions for museums. Check out her work online on Instagram (science.art.amy) or at www.amyschleser.com  \n\nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2018-01-09-2019-12-10/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Level up your Nature Journal (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Over the last year\, my eyes have opened to exciting new ways that we can use our nature journals. It starts with observation and wonder\, then moves onto the page with words pictures and numbers. But then opens up into an exciting and creative range of possibilities. In this class\, we will broaden your horizons of what you can do on a journal page\, give you a list of creative and playful elements to include\, tools to explore mysteries\, projects to jumpstart creative exploration\, strategies to sharpen aspects of your journal work\, and lots of examples that will make you say “wow” and then “I can do that too”!
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2017-12-12-2019-11-12/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190514T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190514T140000
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SUMMARY:How to build a journal page (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Kristin Meuser will present her step by step process of building a nature journal\, page element by element\, as you travel through your nature experience. Where to begin? She starts by creating a flexible grid which encourages areas for a page titles\, conditions notation\, color matching dots\, notes and poetry/prose\, close up sketches as well as sense of place landscapes. Kristin’s extensive background as a graphic designer and artist is what gives her pages a cohesive and delightful presence. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2017-06-13-2019-05-14/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190409T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190409T140000
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SUMMARY:Megafauna!!! How to draw large African animals (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Think big! Learn how to draw elephants\, rhinos\, giraffe\, hippos and more. In this workshop we will get under the skin to understand the anatomy and major muscle groups of these large animals. Learn how skeleton and posture change to support great weight. We will also look at skin and fur texture and foreshortening animals. \nIt is also my birthday party so bring a wrapped nature journaling related present not for me but for the journal club gift exchange. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, $20 suggested donation. \nBring \n\nA sketchbook and pencil\nRealistic plastic toy animals (yes raid the toy box).\nA wrapped gift for the gift exchange (one per person).
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2019-04-09/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190312T123000
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SUMMARY:What's in a Sky? (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:What kind of blues are in that sky\, and what kind of grays are in those clouds? What’s the one color you never want to put in your sky\, not even in the most lurid sunset? How can you show the sun breaking through the clouds\, when it’s so much brighter than the white of your paper? What happens where the sky touches the land\, and how can you give a sense of sunlight spilling over a landscape? When do you want to precisely indicate what kind of clouds you’re seeing\, and when do you need to alter reality to make a better painting?\n\nAs she did in her class for the Nature Journal Club last year\, Reflections and Other Tricky Things About Water\, Laurie will attempt to answer those and many other questions with a grab bag of painting techniques\, science\, field observations\, solutions from other artists\, and random tips she has accumulated in her 7 years of organizing the SF Sketchers Meetup Group\, teaching watercolor\, and painting skies wherever she sees them.\n\nIn addition to Reflections\, Laurie’s previous classes for the Nature Journal Club were Splash & Scribble and How to Make Your Nature Journal Sketches Come Alive.\n\nBRING\nGraphite pencil and sketchbook to take notes in (cheap paper OK) \nYour current field watercolor setup\, including:\n• Paint palette\n• Waterbrush or other small brush with a compact water container. (Doesn’t need to be sable: synthetic brushes are fine.)\n• rag or paper towel\n• A few scraps of good quality watercolor paper to try out special effects\n\nThere will be art supplies you can borrow if you don’t have any of the above.\n\n\n\n\nOpen to all ages and skill levels. $20 suggested donation
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2019-03-12/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190212T140000
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SUMMARY:How to Draw A Forest (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Into the Woods! Just as you do not draw a tree by drawing a lot of leaves\, you do not draw a forest by drawing a lot of trees. Learn how to suggest the feeling of a distant forest\, including the skyline pattern\, edge and texture. We will demonstrate techniques using pencil and watercolor. In addition\, learn how to draw the view from within the forest as you look out through the trunks and get a feeling of the play of light and shadow\, and the tangle of branches. A few simple principles and methods will help you draw what you see without getting lost in the trees or taking hours to complete so you can still make it to grandmother’s house and have time to sketch along the way. \nGovernment Shutdown Considerations: If our government is still not in operation\, we will not be able to use the Crissy Field Center. However\, if it is not raining\, we will meet outside of the center and have class the old fashioned way. Bring your sketching materials\, paper and a stamped envelope to write a letter to the representative of your choice letting em know how we feel. Class canceled if the shutdown is still in effect and it is raining (write a letter anyway). \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2019-02-12/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181211T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181211T140000
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SUMMARY:Drawing Trees: Leaves and Branches (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Draw Trees! Over the next few months we will explore ways of drawing trees. This month we start up-close with leaves and branches. Fall is a fun time to look at leaves and after the leaves have fallen\, each species has unique leaf scars and buds. Say goodby to the generic branch under the feet of your birds and discover how to compellingly capture the nuance of local species. \nBring your sketchbook\, pencils\, and a few leaves leaves and cool branches (nothing too big). \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2018-12-11/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180814T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180814T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223357Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Lettering for Nature Journaling (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Have you wanted ways to add creative lettering to your Nature Journal pages? Learn “you can do it” techniques from a real master. \n \nMeet the Instructor\nDeb Brady is a nature enthusiast\, who has been working as a sign artist at Trader Joe’s for the past 15 years and doing occasional freelance work in graphics and illustration. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, $20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2018-08-14/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180508T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180508T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223404Z
CREATED:20170119T065242Z
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SUMMARY:The Secret of Interlocking Shapes  (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Twisted\, leaves\, curled petals\, resting mammals with folded legs\, duck yoga- some complex shapes are difficult to see\, understand\, and draw. In these cases I return again and again to principles that simplify the subject and make them easier to transfer to paper. Learn how to use this technique to help you draw everything from iris petals to folded flamingos. \nBring a sketchbook and your favorite drawing materials. All ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, $20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2018-05-08/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180410T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180410T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223406Z
CREATED:20170119T065242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223406Z
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SUMMARY:The Watercolorist's Bag of Tricks (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Have you mastered flat and graded washes and are looking for techniques to broaden your watercolor game? In this workshop we will explore techniques to extend the possibilities of watercolor. Bring your sketchbook\, watercolor kit\, Pentel Aquash Large waterbrush\, a white crayon\, and a white Prismacolor pencil. \nWe will explore: \n\nUsing a resist.\nDrybrush effects.\nValue studies.\nWet in wet.\nand more…\n\nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2018-04-10/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180313T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180313T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223442Z
CREATED:20170119T065242Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor ABC's (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get started with using watercolor in your field sketches? This is the class for you. In this workshop I assume no background using watercolors and will cover the essentials to get you started\, so that you can quickly and easily apply watercolor to your work. \nIn this workshop you will learn:\n\nHow to set up your field gear.\nHow to mix colors.\nHow to apply paint using glazing\, wash\, graded wash\, and dry brush techniques.\nHow to avoid the top five mistakes that haunt watercolor artists.\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nA small palette. If you already have one you are good to go. If you are just starting\, read this post. It will give you instructions to assemble a great pallet for under $20. Prep the kit as per the instructions before class. You will be happiest if you dispense with the little white pans as described in the post. If you do not want them\, bring them to class and I will repurpose them.\nA large tip Pentel Aquash Waterbrush. Not the medium\, not the small\, the large one. If you have a waterbrush and it is not this one\, go out and spend the $8 to get this brush. It is well worth the trouble. You can buy one here\, but look around\, you may be able to find a better price.\nA cotton sock with the toe cut off. You do not need to cup up a new sock. Use one of those lonely dryer orphans. If you can not find one\, I have a used but clean sock for you.  Now that is generosity!\n\nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2018-03-13/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180213T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180213T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223445Z
CREATED:20170119T065242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223445Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections and other tricky things about water (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Why is water so hard to paint? How do you sketch something that’s always moving? Why can you see the bottom of the lake in one spot\, but the reflected sky right next to it? We’ll talk a little about the science\, look at solutions different artists have used\, develop some strategies for analyzing what we’re seeing and do some simple exercises. Bring your usual sketching kit and paper to take notes. Watercolor is useful but not essential. \nLaurie Wigham is a painter in San Francisco. She organizes the SF Sketchers meetup group and teaches sometimes. Her previous classes for the Nature Journal Club were “Splash & Scribble” and  “Making your Nature Journal Sketches Come Alive”. You can see her work on Facebook\, Flickr and Instagram  \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2018-02-13/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180111T133000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223447Z
CREATED:20171220T004208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223447Z
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SUMMARY:Oil Sketching in Nature: Combining Field Sketching and Plein Air Oil Painting
DESCRIPTION:Sharing ways of observing and recording nature Laura Cunningham\, author of A State of Change: Forgotten Landscapes off California (Heyday: 2010)\, will give a presentation about oil painting methods outdoors\, easy field kits\, some history of Plein Air painting (in the “open air”)\, and how oil painting can be combined with nature journaling. The many ways these methods informed the research for studio oil paintings will be revealed. She will also bring a variety of oil painting and sketching materials to give demonstrations\, including her favorite lightweight custom oil sketch kit made for hiking! \nThe program is free and donations are encouraged. $20 suggested donation. Bring your journal and a pencil to record important ideas and new tips.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/oil-sketching-nature-combining-field-sketching-plein-air-oil-painting/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180109T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180109T140000
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SUMMARY:Drawing Fundamentals: Gesture & Negative Shapes (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Start the Nature Journaling New Year with a look at the most important skills for getting an image on the paper. Using gesture sketching and negative shapes together allows you to block in basic shapes and see fundamental masses. Once you have this down\, the details\, color\, and value can drop onto a framework that has already solved many of the challenges of going from eye to paper. In this workshop you will: \n\nIncrease your drawing speed\nPractice how to start any drawing\nLearn to see negative shapes everywhere\nLoosen up\, get the big picture\, and relax\n\nBring a sketchbook\, pencil\, and non-photo blue pencil (if you have one). \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2018-01-09/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223451Z
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SUMMARY:Color Gets All the Credit\, Value Does All the Work (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Want to get more of a pop from your watercolors? Wish they were easier to use? Would you like an adaptable system to help you get your paint down on the paper? \nIt is easy to get wrapped around the axle about accurately matching a color. With practice and work you can learn to match colors with precision. In this workshop you will learn how to mix watercolors to get the colors you want but it does not stop there. The dirty little secret is that exact color matching is not as big a deal as most people think it is. Value\, the difference between light and dark\, is much more important and more easily overlooked. \n\nLearn how to apply watercolor for fast accurate colors.\nDiscover tricks to get a richer value range.\nLearn how to see value in your subject and your drawing.\nGet a bonus gift that you will always keep in your journaling kit.\n\nBring these tools\n\nYour sketchbook\nYour favorite portable watercolor set. If you do not have one\, get a Cotman Pocket Sketcher’s Box and modify it as described in this post. I really recommend doing away with those extra little pans (see post).\nA large\, fine tip\, Pentel Aquash Waterbrush (if you have one).\nA little holiday gift (see below).\n\nHoliday Gift Exchange\nBring a low-cost wrapped item that would be appropriate for another nature journaler. We will exchange gifts with strangers to celebrate our growing community. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2017-12-12/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171114T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171114T140000
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SUMMARY:Fast Notes & Quick Sketching With Mark Simmons (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:“If it were done when ’tis done\, then ’twere well / It were done quickly” \n— Macbeth\, Act 1\, Scene 7 \nShakespearean tragedies usually don’t involve a lot of nature journaling\, but we’ve all been in situations where there’s some fleeting image or precious information we’d to jot down as quickly as possible. By writing down key points of a lecture or new ideas we discover in the field\, and associating them with drawings and graphics\, we can reinforce what we learn and share it more easily with other people. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, we’ll explore some tricks and techniques for “sketchnoting” and structuring information\, as well as methods for quickly sketching animals\, people\, and other fast-moving targets. We’ll learn how to balance words\, pictures\, and decorative elements to create a record of the time-sensitive moments you want to capture\, and how to manipulate space and time to your advantage! \nPlease bring a journal or sketchbook\, and your drawing tools of choice; extra materials will be provided for you to experiment with. All ages and experience levels welcome. No registration or sign up necessary. $20 suggested donation. \nSan Francisco-based artist Mark Simmons specializes in comics\, cartoons\, and storyboards. You can see some of his work at www.ultimatemark.com\, or visit toysdream.blogspot.com for his latest life sketches of cute animals\, construction machines\, and whatnot.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2017-11-14/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171010T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171010T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223455Z
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SUMMARY:How to draw Marine Mammals (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nature Journal Club for a 1.5 hour workshop to help you sketch marine mammals as you see them in the field. Whether you draw from shore or head out whale watching\, this class will help you capture the moments on paper. \n\nLearn relevant anatomy for artists and field sketchers to help you draw whales\, seals\, sea lions\, and otters.\nUnderstand the series of shapes you see as a whale spouts.\nLearn techniques to foreshorten whale flukes\,\nRepresent water and open ocean with fast and convincing strokes in pencil and watercolor.\n\nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  Home school friendly. No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2017-10-10/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8057776;-122.4491376
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170912T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170912T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223530Z
CREATED:20170119T065242Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Birds: getting the details (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:When the bird lands in front of you\, you must be ready to get the basic form on paper with a few lines. This was the focus of last month’s workshop which you can view here. But what do you do then? Once you have this basic shape you are ready to fill in the details but this is hard if you don’t understand what you are seeing. One of the keys to fast field sketching is to understand the structures and features of whatever you are looking at\, to know what to expect as the typical way a detail will present\,  and to have a shorthand way to get that down on paper in a few strokes. Understanding the details and having a tool kit of techniques to get them on paper will make field sketching easier\, accurate\, and more fun. \n\nHow do bird beaks fit into the head? Where should I look for nuance of shape?\nHow do you draw the eyes?\nWings- this is a biggie\, how do you suggest the detail without getting lost in a wing diagram (which you actually don’t see on most birds).\nHow does the tail attach and how to simplify the shape and angles?\nHow do I indicate feather texture and groups of feathers?\nWhats up with bird feet and how do I draw them?\n\nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  Homeschool friendly. No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2017-09-12/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8057776;-122.4491376
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170808T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170808T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223532Z
CREATED:20170119T065242Z
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SUMMARY:Songbird Sketching (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to sketch the birds at your feeder and garden? Learn basic techniques to get the bird on paper while it is still in front of you and how to fill out the drawing from memory and reference once it has flown the coop. \nIn this workshop we will explore drawing songbrids from the side\, front\, rear\,  and front and rear 3/4 views. These fundamentals can be applied to draw any bird from any angle. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2017-08-08/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8057776;-122.4491376
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170613T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170613T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223537Z
CREATED:20170119T065242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223537Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Mammals: the final details (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nature Journal Club for a 1.5 hour workshop to round out our exploration of mammal anatomy\, structure\, and drawing techniques. This will be a fun draw along lecture so bring your sketchbook and pencil. In this workshop we will: \n\nExplore ways of rotating a simple mammal model in your head so that you can draw the foreshortened form from any angle.\nAnalyze a few interesting species and practice getting them down on paper.\nStudy common postures and how to draw them.\nLearn prominent muscle and bone “landmarks” to help you better understand what is going on under the skin and how to draw what we see.\n\nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09-2017-06-13/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8057776;-122.4491376
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170509T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170509T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223540Z
CREATED:20170119T065242Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Mammal Heads and Faces (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Did you ever draw a cow that looked like a dog? Learn basic principles of drawing mammal heads and faces that solve the most common problems artists encounter.  Discover the importance of eye placement and shape. Learn the primary muscles that make prominent bulges and masses on the head. Study the dynamics of common animal expressions. Review common nose shapes. Study variations in ear location and form. Understand variations in skull shape and how these effect the form of the head. Explore the basic types of mammal faces and draw them from the front\, side\, and 3/4 view. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-san-francisco-2017-05-09/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8057776;-122.4491376
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170214T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170214T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223708Z
CREATED:20170119T065242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223708Z
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SUMMARY:How to Lead Nature Journaling Activities for Teachers and Group Leaders (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a school teacher who would like to lead nature journal activities in your classroom? Perhaps you are a home school parent who would like to extend and enrich your current journaling activities. Are you interested in starting (or are already leading) a nature journal club in your area? Or\, you could be a nature journaler with no interest in teaching but would like to understand the psychological research behind what you do to better understand and inspire yourself. \nIn this workshop we explore the pedagogy and logistics of leading nature journaling activities and bringing students outdoors. You will learn: \n\nhow to lead journaling activities\nmy biggest mistakes and what doesn’t work\nhow to integrate nature journaling with the Common Core standards and the Next Generation Science Standards.\ntechniques to give authentic feedback on student work that inspire and motivate\na review of relevant education and cognitive psychology reasearch\n\n  \nBefore the workshop\, you may want to download and read the free nature journaling curriculum  Opening the World Through Nature Journaling. Work is currently underway to create a new edition of this curriculum. If you are a teacher or home school parent who would like to help us test the new activities\, please join our beta test team. f you would like participate\, please send an email to nature.journal.educators@gmail.com\, with the subject “field test.” You will be added to an email list where we will send drafts and survey questions for review. \nNo registration necessary\, $20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/lead-nature-journaling-activities-copy/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170110T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170110T140000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223710Z
CREATED:20161127T161123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223710Z
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SUMMARY:The Five Minute Landscape (San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we  will explore landscape drawing on the run- how to draw and paint a landscape in five minutes or less\, while standing up\, in wet weather. Learn how to see basic shapes\, simplify values\, and discard unecessary detail. I will demonstrate several techniques including water soluable pen\, aquash pencil\, limited palette watercolor\, Tombo pen\, and  graphite pencil. \nSuggested Equipment List\nYou will be fine with just a sketchbook and pencil but consider bringing the following tools so you can draw along with the demonstrations. \n\nTombo Dual Brush Pen N75-Cool Gray 3 – SKU# 56639\nTombo Dual Brush Pen N95-Cool Gray 1 – SKU# 56644\nPilot Razor Point Pen\, Black\nDark Gray or Dark Brown Watercolor Pencil\nPortable watercolor set and waterbrush\nDark graphite pencil (2B or darker) and blending stomp.\n\nNo registration necessary\, all ages and abilit levels welcome. $20 suggested donation. Note that the venue has temporarily moved to the Crissy Field Center in the Presidio. You must ring the doorbell to be let into the building. We will meet in the gathering room to your left as you walk in.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/five-minute-landscape/
LOCATION:Crissy Field Center\, 1199 East Beach\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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