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SUMMARY:How to use Watercolor Pencils with a Waterbrush (Palo Alto)
DESCRIPTION:Watercolor Pencils are a great way to add color to your field sketches. Applying the pencils is intuitive and the waterbrush makes field application easy. However\, watercolor pencils can perform in unexpected ways that can be frustrating. In this workshop\, you will learn how to work with watercolor pencils to get a variety of effects and turn the bugs of the system into a feature. \nLearn how to:\n\nApproach a drawing with an intentional system.\nAdd shadows to a drawing without turning the drawing to mud.\nLayer dry and wet pencil techniques.\nBlend a small set of pencils to get a wide range of colors.\nPredict color and value changes with water application.\n\nMaterials\n\nSketchbook\nA small set of watercolor pencils. I suggest getting the Albrecht Durer Watercolor Pencil set of 24. The set costs about $30 which is more expensive than other brands but the quality and color of the pencils are worth it.\nLarge fine-point Pentel Aquash waterbrush.\n\n \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-palo-alto-2020-02-14/
LOCATION:Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter\, 2560 Embarcadero Rd.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200117T143000
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SUMMARY:A Waterbrush is a Field Sketcher's Best Friend (Palo Alto)
DESCRIPTION:The waterbrush is an amazing little tool that revolutionized the way I paint\, sketch\, and journal. They make the logistics of watercolor\, watercolor pencils\, water-soluble pencils\, or water-soluble pen washes easier in the field. \nIn this class\, you will explore techniques with watercolor and soluble pens and pencils that will help you quickly add color and value to your sketches. learn how to make a waterbrush graded wash\, use soluble pens and pencils for fast value studies. Learn to wrangle watercolor pencils. And learn how to use the Kuretake flat brush to get easy\, amazing and beautiful effects. I will have some Pentel waterbrushes for sale but I am not sure I can get the Kuretake brushes in stock before the class. I suggest ordering one now to bring to the workshop. Heck\, get two so you can give one to a friend… \nTools-Bring em if you have em\n\nSketchbook\nPentel Arts Aquash Large Fine Point Waterbrush\nKuretake Fude Water Brush Pen\, Flat Type\, 2 Heads (KG205-70)\nWatercolor set\nWatercolor Pencils (water-soluble pencils) If you do not have any\, consider a small set of Faber Castel Albrecht Durrer watercolor pencils They are a little more expensive but really good.\nWater Soluble graphite pencil\nPilot razor point pen (or other water-soluble fiber tip pen)\nA rag\, or a section of an old cotton sock\n\nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-palo-alto-2020-01-10/
LOCATION:Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter\, 2560 Embarcadero Rd.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191213T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191213T160000
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SUMMARY:Doodling Diagrams (Palo Alto)
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-palo-alto-2019-12-13/
LOCATION:Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter\, 2560 Embarcadero Rd.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191115T143000
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SUMMARY:Level up your Nature Journal (Palo Alto)
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-palo-alto-2019-11-08/
LOCATION:Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter\, 2560 Embarcadero Rd.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190712T143000
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Pencils for Botanical Painting with Claudia Stevens (Palo Alto)
DESCRIPTION:Join Botanical Illustrator Claudia Stevens and the Nature Journal Club for a 1.5-hour workshop.  Through step by step demonstrations\, you will learn foundation techniques and skills to carry into their next level of your art.  Bringing art to science: observation\, attention to detail and plant structure\, measurement\, recording data\, and accuracy.  Learn how to layer watercolor pencils and incorporate them into a watercolor painting. All made easy and fun with composing\, layering transparent hues\, and dry brush are examples of techniques covered. \nBring:\n\nA plant specimen to draw\nSketchbook\nPaintbrush and water (or waterbrush)\nSet of watercolor pencils (Derwent or Faber-Castel)\nA small set of watercolors Consider the Derwent Inktense Paint Pan Travel Set.\n\n  \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation. \nNote: Jack will not be at this workshop and it will be Claudia’s first time teaching at this site so please welcome her and help her with the setup\, take down\, and logistics.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-palo-alto-2019-07-12/
LOCATION:Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter\, 2560 Embarcadero Rd.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190614T143000
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SUMMARY:Safari Sketching (Palo Alto)
DESCRIPTION:Before the Nature Journal Club field trip to Tanzania (or your visit to the zoo)\, let’s take a look at a few last details (not covered in our April class) that will help you draw African animals and landscapes. This is a bit of a grab bag of ideas. Even if you are not off to Africa\, these tips can help you draw related subjects. \nLearn tricks for:\n\ndrawing things that move\nwhat’s up with that ostrich?\nsketching vast landscapes (and acacia trees)\ndrawing large herds\nwild cats\nvulture fun\n\nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, $20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-palo-alto-2019-06-14/
LOCATION:Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter\, 2560 Embarcadero Rd.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190517T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190517T160000
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SUMMARY:How to build a journal page (Palo Alto)
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-palo-alto-2019-05-10/
LOCATION:Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter\, 2560 Embarcadero Rd.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.4564607;-122.1083692
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190412T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190412T160000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223254Z
CREATED:20190102T081210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223254Z
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SUMMARY:Megafauna!!! How to draw large African animals (Palo Alto)
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-palo-alto-2019-04-12/
LOCATION:Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter\, 2560 Embarcadero Rd.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190315T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190315T160000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223256Z
CREATED:20190102T081210Z
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SUMMARY:What's in a Sky? (Palo Alto)
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-palo-alto-2019-03-08/
LOCATION:Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter\, 2560 Embarcadero Rd.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190215T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190215T160000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223258Z
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SUMMARY:How to Draw A Forest (Palo Alto)
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. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-palo-alto-2019-02-08/
LOCATION:Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter\, 2560 Embarcadero Rd.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190111T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190111T160000
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SUMMARY:Drawing Trees: Evergreens and Broad-leaved Trees (Palo Alto)
DESCRIPTION:This month we look at the whole tree. How do you draw overlapping branches\, trunks\, and foliage. We will take a close look at quick methods for suggesting leafy foliage and dense pine needles without getting lost in a leaf by leaf dissection. Learn how to use a flat brush to create foliage effects. \nBring a sketchbook\, a few photos of trees\, pencils\, a watercolor kit\, and a Flat Niji Waterbrush. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-palo-alto/
LOCATION:Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter\, 2560 Embarcadero Rd.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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