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SUMMARY:How to Draw A Forest (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2019-02-13/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190109T120000
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CREATED:20170119T070012Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Trees: Evergreens and Broad-leaved Trees (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2019-01-09/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181212T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223305Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223305Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Trees: Leaves and Branches (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2018-12-12/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181114T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223307Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223307Z
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SUMMARY:Sketching Skulls & Bones (Lafayette)
DESCRIPTION:At once creepy and fascinating\, the wonderful world of skulls and skeletons lies just below the surface of the living world. With the Halloween spirit still haunting us\, and the dark winter nights setting in\, now’s the time to face our fears and seek out new insights from the realm of bony relics! \nIn this hands-on workshop we’ll investigate the secrets of mammal and bird skeletal anatomy\, share tips on finding good reference materials\, discuss the visual qualities of bone materials\, and learn some techniques for sketching skulls and skeletons quickly and accurately. Whether you’re seeking deeper insight into the mysteries of nature\, or just interested in the artistry of these striking and intriguing objects\, we hope you’ll join us for some seasonal skele-lebration. \nPlease bring a journal or sketchbook\, and your drawing tools of choice. All ages and experience levels welcome. No registration or sign up necessary. $20 suggested donation. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-lafayette-2017-05-10-2018-11-14/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180912T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223354Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223354Z
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SUMMARY:Leaves of Grass Workshop (Lafayette)
DESCRIPTION:“Oh\, good scholar\, I say to myself\, how can you help but grow wise with such teachings as these— the untrimmable light of the world\, the ocean’s shine\, the prayers that are made out of grass?”\n Mary Oliver\nOnce you see the beauty of grass\, you can lose yourself for hours in a vacant lot or quiet prairie. Learn how to make a careful scientific illustration of grass species you find in the field. Learn tricks to help you handle and delight in the calligraphy of twisted leaves. Discover ways to draw a distant grassy field\, capturing the feel of clumps of bunchgrass. This workshop will be great preparation for our upcoming trip to the coastal prairie! \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-lafayette-2017-05-10-2018-09-12/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180815T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223357Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223357Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Lettering for Nature Journaling (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2018-08-08/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180711T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223359Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223359Z
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SUMMARY:The New Bird Drawing System (Lafayette)
DESCRIPTION:For years I have taught the same system to quickly sketch birds in the field. Over the last few months my approach has changed radically. I think I can now get you drawing better birds with fewer lines. This refined system will help you get the basic bird shapes with less trouble and will avoid some of the problem areas that grew out of the old system. So join me for this songbird sketching workshop and we will bust some crazy birds. \nBring a sketchbook\, your favorite drawing pencil\, and a sharp non-photo blue pencil. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-lafayette-2017-05-10-2018-07-11/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180509T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223403Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223403Z
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SUMMARY:The Secret of Interlocking Shapes  (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2018-05-09/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lafayette Library and Learning Center 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd.  Lafayette CA 94549 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd.:geo:-122.1160713,37.8922063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180411T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223406Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223406Z
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SUMMARY:The Watercolorist's Bag of Tricks (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2018-04-11/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180314T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223442Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223442Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor ABC's (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2018-03-14/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180214T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223444Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223444Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections and other tricky things about water (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2018-02-14/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180110T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223448Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223448Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Fundamentals: Gesture & Negative Shapes (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2018-01-10/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171213T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223450Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223450Z
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SUMMARY:Color Gets All the Credit\, Value Does All the Work (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2017-12-13/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171115T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223452Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223452Z
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SUMMARY:Fast Notes & Quick Sketching With Mark Simmons (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-11-08/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171011T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223454Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
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SUMMARY:How to draw Marine Mammals (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2017-10-11/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170913T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223529Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223529Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Birds: getting the details (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2017-09-13/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170809T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223532Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223532Z
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SUMMARY:Songbird Sketching (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2017-08-09/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170712T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223533Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223533Z
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SUMMARY:Intentional Curiosity (Lafayette)
DESCRIPTION:“Curiouser and curiouser!” Cried Alice (she was so much surprised\, that for the moment she quite forgot how to speak good English).”\n― Lewis Carroll\, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland\nCuriosity is not a trait you are born with. It is a skill that you can develop and refine with practice.It is more essential than any drawing trick or tool and  can make a nature journal burst to life. You can learn to be more curious. Review the results of the latest curiosity research and how that can impact you in your day-to-day life. Explore curiosity routines to help you find deeper questions behind what you see and learn the core strategies to help you find the answers. \nIf you are thinking ” I just want some drawing tips so maybe I will sit this one out” you really need to reconsider. This workshop can revolutionize the way you see\, think\, and journal. So tap into your inner “Elephant’s Child” and we will see you there. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-lafayette-2017-05-10-2017-07-12/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170614T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223536Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223536Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Mammals: the final details (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10-2017-06-14/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170510T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223539Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223539Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Mammal Heads and Faces (Lafayette)
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-lafayette-2017-05-10/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170412T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223541Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223541Z
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SUMMARY:Fast Sketching: Mammals (Lafayette)
DESCRIPTION:Learn techniques to quickly and accurately draw mammals in the field. This workshop will focus on understanding key points of mammal anatomy that help you pose and draw mammals from any angle.  Learn how to: \n\nUnderstand basic mammal skeletal structure and the key differentiations between major groups.\nSimplify complex muscle masses to essential lines.\nRotate mammals and draw them from the front\, three-quarter view\, side and rear.\nSimple and easy to remember landmarks to help you capture the proportions and draw quickly.\n\nAll ages and experience levels are welcome.  No registration necessary\, \n$20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-lafayette-2017-04-12/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170315T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223706Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223706Z
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SUMMARY:The Color Purple... Color Theory that Works (Lafayette)
DESCRIPTION:Let’s reinvent the wheel in this hands on color mixing workshop. If you learned that red\, yellow\, and blue are the primary colors you have been sold a bill of goods that is guaranteed to make muddy colors.  Learn a better color triad that will help you easily mix the colors you want when you want em. You don’t have to take my word for it.This will be a hands on workshop. We will mix watercolor\, gouache\, and acrylics\, and play with colored pencils to make our own hues. You will see for yourself what works. \nIn this class we will: \n\ndebunk the red\, yellow\, blue hoax\nlearn why the split palette system adds an unnecessary layer of confusion to color mixing\nexperiment with the cyan\, magenta\, yellow triad  for better color mixing. Mix bright vibrant colors  or make dull subdued colors that specifically match target hues\ntake a look at other useful paints for your watercolor palette\n\nWhat to bring \n\nwaterbrush\, and rag (sock)\,\nyour watercolor set (if you have one). If you are able to add these colors to your palette: Daniel Smith Quinacridone Pink\, Phthalo Blue (green shade)\, Hansa Yellow Light.\nprocess red\, true blue\, and canary yellow prismacolor pencils\n\nNo registration necessary\, $20 suggested donation
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/nature-journal-workshop-lafayette/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170215T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223708Z
CREATED:20170119T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223708Z
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SUMMARY:How to Lead Nature Journaling Activities for Teachers and Group Leaders (Lafayette)
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. \nPlease contact the library for registration\, $20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/lead-nature-journaling-activities-copy-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170111T123000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223710Z
CREATED:20161212T061216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223710Z
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SUMMARY:The Five Minute Landscape (Lafayette)
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.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/five-minute-landscape-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161214T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161214T130000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223712Z
CREATED:20161114T232936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223712Z
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SUMMARY:Sandhill Cranes: Using shape\, structure\, and light to draw what you see. (Lafayette)
DESCRIPTION:[T]his workshop is not about drawing Sandhill Cranes. It is about how your ability to draw anything improves when you understand what you see and train your eye to capture critical negative shapes\, gestures\,  and angles. We will start with a detailed look “under the hood” of the Sandhill Crane so we all have  a rich understanding of the anatomy and structure. Then we will learn how to make fast gesture lines from moving birds and how to fill these out to completed sketches. We will also explore how to escape from your understanding of what you “should see”  to accept what you do see and get that down on paper. This approach is not just a technique for drawing cranes\, it applies broadly to any subject you may wish to draw \nThis program is free with a $20 suggested donation. No registration necessary. All levels of experience welcome. Bring a journal and pencil. \n 
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/sandhill-cranes-using-shape-structure-light-draw-see-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
GEO:37.8922063;-122.1160713
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161109T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161109T130000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223716Z
CREATED:20160817T212646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223716Z
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SUMMARY:Splash and scribble: wet watercolor and aquarelle pencils (Lafayette)
DESCRIPTION:Working with wet watercolor and aquarelle will help your journal sketching become more lively and spontaneous. Instead of carefully drawing lines and then coloring them in\, we’ll invert the process\, splashing down loose watercolor and then drawing into it to define shapes. We’ll also explore some special effects you can get with wet-on-wet watercolor. This approach is very forgiving\, allowing you to feel your way gradually into a drawing\, discovering the scene as you build it up. The class will be mostly hands-on\, with demonstrations and a slideshow showing different ways to use this technique. \nBring \n\n– Scraps of whatever good-quality watercolor paper you can lay your hands on\n– Whatever watercolor paints you usually use\n– A waterbrush (or regular brush and a little jar of water)\n– Any water-soluble pencils you already have (also called aquarelle or watercolor pencils.) If you don’t have any\, buy a couple of neutral gray or brown pencils\, one dark and one mid-value.\n\nIf you can’t lay your hands on all of the above\, there will be materials you can borrow. \nThe class will be taught by Laurie Wigham\, recently returned from the Urban Sketchers Symposium in Manchester where she watched some of the world’s best sketchers working this way. Her previous class for the NJC was Making your Nature Journal Sketches Come Alive\, July 2015. \nAll experience levels welcome. Suggested donation $20.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/splash-scribble-working-wet-watercolor-aquarelle-pencils/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160914T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160914T130000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223750Z
CREATED:20160404T184056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T223750Z
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SUMMARY:No-fear Watercolor Techniques for Field Journaling -Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:Watercolors are a fast and versatile way to get color into your sketchbook or journal. But many of us have been frustrated with the mechanics of getting our paint to do what we want or watched a sketch drown in a puddle of murky brown paint. Have you been frustrated by your watercolors when field sketching? Does your kit consistently make a muddy mess (when you don’t want it to)? Good news- there are ways you can learn to use your paint that make it much easier to manage and control in the field. Learn a bag of tricks and techniques to make your watercolor experience fun\, fast\, and successful. In this workshop you will learn: \n\nHow to avoid the puddles that take forever to dry.\nHow to match colors more accurately.\nEasy graded wash techniques.\nThe order of operations: what color comes first.\nHow to improve the value range in your sketches (goodbye anemic watercolors).\nSolutions to common problems.\nHow to rearrange your palette to make it more functional and essential colors.\n\nBring\, a pencil or pen and sketchbook to take notes\, your current watercolor kit. a large Pentel fine point Waterbrush\, and an old sock (one of the orphans from the dryer). \nNo experience necessary\, open to everyone (all ages and experience levels) and no advanced registration required. $20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/no-fear-watercolor-techniques-field-journaling-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160810T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160810T130000
DTSTAMP:20210308T223753Z
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SUMMARY:Field Sketching Basics-Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:So you want to draw but have not picked up a pencil since elementary school? This workshop is geared for the raw beginner who is terrified of sketching and is convinced that they can not draw. You can learn to draw. This workshop will show you how to begin. In this workshop you will learn: \n\nThe drawing “order of operations”.\nHow to look at a subject as an artist so you can draw what you see.\nHow to simplify shapes\, values\, and colors.\nWhere to start and how to make your first lines.\nKey drawing tricks that many any subject easier to manage.\nHow to use a small set of colored pencils to get infinite hues.\nThe roadmap to fast accurate drawing.\n\nBring your journaling kit or a sketchbook and pencil. Bring a set of colored pencils including magenta (if you use Prismacolor pencils\, that is “process red” and if you use Faber-Castell Polychromos that is “Fuchsia”). This workshop is free and open to the public. No experience necessary. No registration required.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/field-sketching-basics-2/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Nature Journaling- Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to keep a nature journal or are you looking for ways to make your nature journaling a richer experience? In this workshop we will explore fundamental principles to jumpstart and extend your journaling practice. You will learn: \n\nWhy to keep a nature journal and see examples of many ways to practice.\nHow to set up a lightweight journaling kit for easy access in the field and see some useful tools for fieldwork.\nWhat to put into your journal to get more out of every observation and allow you to use your journal as a scientific resource.\nHow to motivate and inspire yourself to make journaling a regular habit.\nStrategies to get you started for a day in the field.\nIdeas about what to put in your journal.\nWays to think outside of the box to enhance your creativity and joy in journaling.\n\nBring your existing journaling kit if you have one. This workshop is free and open to the public. No experience necessary. No registration required. $20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/introduction-nature-journaling-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160512T130000
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SUMMARY:Drawing Fish 2: Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to draw and sketch fish and sharks in dynamic poses\, breaking the mold of the static scientific illustration. Learn how a living fish looks under water and how this is different than what is drawn in classic fish illustration. This class will prepare you for sketching from live specimens in your fish tank or at an aquarium. No experience necessary\, and no advanced registration required. Bring a sketchbook and pencil to take notes. $20 suggested donation.
URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/drawing-fish-2-tiburon-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lafayette Library and Learning Center\, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. \, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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