BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//John Muir Laws - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for John Muir Laws REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20120311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20121104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20130310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20131103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141112T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224158Z CREATED:20130502T075128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224158Z UID:10000217-1415793600-1415799000@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Watercolor DESCRIPTION:Learn tricks and methods to handle watercolor in the field. With a few logistical tweaks\, watercolor is a portable\, compact\, and easy to use field system. We will explore color theory and why mixing with red\, blue\, and yellow is a sure-fire way to make mud. There are some tricks that make it a lot easier to control. I will demonstrate the basic skill you need to master to get watercolor to work for you. \nIf you already have a watercolor kit\, see my blog post Choosing Watercolors for additional pigment suggestions. If you do not have a kit\, see my blog post Pimp my palette for a good starter system. \nBonus: Pick up one of Jack’s socks to wear on your wrist as a brush cleaning rag. Wear it with pride. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/introduction-to-watercolor-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141015T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224200Z CREATED:20140919T173645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224200Z UID:10000148-1413374400-1413379800@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Colored Pencils For Field Sketching DESCRIPTION:Colored pencils are a terrific and easy to use tools for drawing in nature. Learn how to get the most of a small set of colored pencils and create a fast\, portable\, intuitive\, and inexpensive sketching system. Learn how to apply and combine colors to create rich hues and smooth gradients. Learn to choose colors and use complementary color underpainting to create rich and natural shadows. \nSupplies \n\nsketchbook (paper with a little tooth is best not super smooth)\na small set of colored pencils such as the Prismacolor Primer 24 pencil set\nadditional pencils including the following Prismacolor Primer pencils: Black Grape\, Grayed Lavender\, Process Red\, True Blue\, Canary Yellow\, white\, and a colorless blender (a special Prismacolor pencil that is all wax and no pigment). Also pick out a few muted and dull tan\, brown\, green\, and light gray pencils (you will find you reach for these a lot)\na pencil-case\nfive or six rubber bands\nSmall Kemper Double Ball Stylus (Item code DBSS). If you are not able to find this\, bring a dead fine point ball point pen (this should be completely dry with NO wet ink inside)\na hand-held pencil sharpener and a little bag to catch the scraps of pencil shavings. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/colored-pencils-field-sketching-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140910T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224225Z CREATED:20140807T160108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224225Z UID:10000154-1410350400-1410355800@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:The fundamentals: essential drawing techniques DESCRIPTION:Drawing is not a gift or a talent. It is a skill that everyone can learn. In this workshop we will break down the essential drawing techniques that everyone should know. These methods are easily learned and are used all the time by professional and beginning artists. Learn how to draw straight lines and round circles. Unlock the power of gesture\, contour\, measured\, constructed and negative space drawings. Merge these approaches together to create your own style. Why didn’t anyone tell us this before? URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/fundamentals-essential-drawing-techniques-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140813T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224228Z CREATED:20140723T053643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224228Z UID:10000351-1407931200-1407936600@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Fundamentals: Pencil Technique DESCRIPTION:You can load your journal kit with expensive and fancy tools but few are as universal\, versatile\, handy and reliable as a graphite pencil. Learn how to get the most mileage out of your pencils and practice fundamental drawing skills. This workshop will establish a platform for work with any subject. We will investigate pencil techniques with line and value\, drawing with a tortillion\, and creatively using an eraser. Suggested supplies to follow along with the demonstration: \n\nGraphite pencils (HB\,  2B\, and 4B)\nPencil sharpener\nKneaded eraser\nPaper blender (tortillion) You can buy one or make your own.\nPen knife\nWhite plastic eraser\nErasing shield URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/fundamentals-pencil-technique-3/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140709T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224231Z CREATED:20140625T050754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224231Z UID:10000344-1404907200-1404912600@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:How to Draw Insects (part 2) DESCRIPTION:Learn how to draw insects with transparent wings. Discover ways to handle foreshortened bodies and wings and draw the insects you see from any angle. Understand the way that insects walk to help you get the leg positions of moving insects and more! Join us for this hour and a half workshop. No experience necessary. You need not have attended part one to understand everything in this class. No registration required. Bring a pencil and sketchbook. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/draw-insects-part-2-3/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140611T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224234Z CREATED:20140509T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224234Z UID:10000326-1402488000-1402493400@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:How to draw butterflies\, dragonflies and the insects of summer DESCRIPTION:Bugs are fun and they are everywhere! Learn how to draw insects and spiders in quick field studies. Develop these drawings into careful studies. Learn important anatomical characteristics to look for and to make your drawings more accurate. Learn the top mistakes that everyone makes and how to avoid them. We also will explore how to represent the textures of insects and other surfaces. How do you show the difference between bugs that are rough\, smooth\, and shiny? A special bug drawing bonus: how do you draw iridescent insects without iridescent paint? This program is free and no experience or registration is necessary. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/draw-butterflies-dragonflies-insects-summer-3/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140514T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224237Z CREATED:20140219T180126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224237Z UID:10000314-1400068800-1400074200@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:How to Draw Trees DESCRIPTION:Learn a variety of approaches to drawing coniferous and broadleaf trees. Learn how to make fast sketches to get the gestalt of a tree in moments with pencil or watercolor. Explore methods to capture the branching patterns and texture of foliage in more careful drawings. Make close-ups of the details of a tree by learning ways of drawing and painting leaves needles\, and a great trick to block in the symmetry of a pine cone. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/draw-trees-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140409T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224241Z CREATED:20140322T040706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224241Z UID:10000120-1397044800-1397050200@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Naturalist Skills DESCRIPTION:[E]xpand your naturalist bag of tricks and improve your ability to observe\, document\, and wonder. There is more to observing than looking hard. Learn ways to improve your observation skills and memory. Discover how to measure distances and heights and estimate numbers in large flocks. Learn your pace to accurately measure long distances. Bring your binoculars and learn how to adjust them for your eyes and instantly spot a bird through the lenses. Learn fun nature journal exercises that invite scientific discovery and exploration. All participants will receive a paste in page to glue in the back of your journal filled with useful tools that field biologists use in the course of their work. While not focusing on drawing skills\, this workshop will widen the scope of your naturalist skills and journaling activities and is guaranteed to be a lot of fun. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/naturalist-skills-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140312T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224330Z CREATED:20130519T073421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224330Z UID:10000226-1394625600-1394631000@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Sketching Songbirds DESCRIPTION:How can you sketch the songbirds you discover along the trail or on your feeder at home? Those little birds seem to be always on the move but with a few tricks up your sleeve and knowledge of fundamental bird anatomy you can do it. Join us for a free hour and a half workshop that includes: basic anatomy for the artist\, simplifying what you see\, sketching multiple positions of moving birds\, visual memory tricks\, how to focus on the most important details\, ways to add a hint of habitat\, and juggling your sketchbook\, pencils\, and binoculars. \n  URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/sketching-songbirds-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140212T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224333Z CREATED:20131226T052132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224333Z UID:10000295-1392206400-1392211800@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Drawing Mammals DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of mammal anatomy that are relevant for the field sketcher. Discover how subtle differences in skeletal structure make big changes the way an animal looks. Learn a few critical muscles that are prominent beneath the fur. Discover tricks for suggesting the feel and depth of fur without drawing in every hair. We will pay particular attention to and learn tricks to quickly draw large ungulates such as deer and elk in preparation for our Point Reyes field trip. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/introduction-drawing-mammals-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140115T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224337Z CREATED:20131205T054950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224337Z UID:10000106-1389787200-1389792600@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Drawing Shorebirds DESCRIPTION:The shorebird migration is on all over the Bay Area. Drawing shorebirds will train your eye to capture the subtlety and nuance of shape and the contrast of size. At high tide\, shorebirds will flock together making comparison and sketching much easier. Learn the details of wader anatomy that are relevant for field sketchers and bird artists. Discover tricks to get down the shape quickly and easily\, even on a bird that is moving. Learn the basic feather groups and how to imply feather detail. Discover the variation in bill shapes and how to draw them. Master tricks for drawing the long kinked necks of herons and egrets. Learn to draw legs and balance your birds. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/drawing-shorebirds-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131211T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224340Z CREATED:20131109T072618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224340Z UID:10000278-1386763200-1386768600@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Sketching Ducks and Waterfowl DESCRIPTION:Ducks and other waterfowl are extremely cooperative subjects. Yes they move\, but they love napping if plain sight and will stick around for you to draw. Learn the details of duck anatomy that are relevant for field sketchers and bird artists. Discover tricks to get down the shape quickly and easily\, even on a bird that is moving. Learn the basic feather groups and how to imply feather detail. Discover how to draw duck heads that look like duck heads. Learn how to suggest feathers without drawing every one. Learn new secrets of duck posture. Plus a reflection review as it applies to waterfowl. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/sketching-ducks-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131113T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224344Z CREATED:20130712T165248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224344Z UID:10000085-1384344000-1384349400@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:How to Draw Mushrooms DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sketching workshop devoted to the gifts of the rain. It’s mushroom time! Fungi are a delight to sketch and paint. Learn a simple approach to sketching mushrooms and some of the most common errors that can creep into your fungus sketching. We will explore techniques with graphite pencil\, watercolor and colored pencils. \nMake sure you hone your skills before the MSSF Fungus Fair on December 6-7. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/how-to-draw-mushrooms-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131009T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224348Z CREATED:20130406T065307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224348Z UID:10000062-1381320000-1381325400@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Drawing Hawks in Flight DESCRIPTION:In preparation for our Hawk Hill adventure\, let’s focus on how to draw soaring raptors. Learn relevant wing anatomy and the differences between the major groups of hawks. We will explore how to quickly block in flying hawks with a few lines. Get tricks to help you foreshorten the wings of soaring raptors and develop an understanding of how the bird’s shape will change from different angles. Bring a sketchbook and a pair of scissors. \nBonus: participants will receive a raptor model to help them master foreshortening and wing angles before our field trip. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/drawing-hawks-in-flight-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130911T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130911T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224415Z CREATED:20130711T195104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224415Z UID:10000071-1378857600-1378906200@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:How to Draw Hawks and Other Raptors DESCRIPTION:Raptor migration season has started in the Bay Area. Over the next several months\, birds of prey will be flooding through our area and stopping to catch a snack on the way. At rest\, raptors make great subjects to draw. Learning some of the basics of their anatomy\, proportions\, patterns and ecology will help you accurately and quickly draw them in the field. Join us for this free workshop step up your hawk and eagle drawings. \nWe will also explore fast sketching techniques on toned paper. Bring a white Prismacolor pencil and a piece of toned gray or brown paper\, see description of toned paper here. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/how-to-draw-hawks-and-other-raptors-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130814T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130814T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224419Z CREATED:20130712T175435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224419Z UID:10000250-1376481600-1376487000@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Landscape Shortcuts- Water & Sky DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a close look at common elements in landscapes and develop a range of strategies and concepts to quickly transfer what you see to paper. In this workshop we will explore how to draw and paint water (still lakes\, open ocean\, surf\, waterfalls\, and streams)\, skies (various types of clouds and sunsets)\, and broadleaf woodlands (oaks\, bays etc.). There is no formula or one way to draw any of these things but there are some observations and approaches to drawing that can be applied with many media and with your own style. Add these techniques to your journaling quiver. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/landscape-shortcuts-water-sky/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130710T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224423Z CREATED:20130519T160315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224423Z UID:10000235-1373457600-1373463000@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Landscape Shortcuts DESCRIPTION:Landscape drawings still bogging down in detail? In this free workshop we will take a look at some common elements in landscape drawing and explore ways of quickly and accurately reproducing their textures\, structure\, and suggested detail. We will take a close look at ways of drawing clouds and skies\, grasslands\, woodlands\, rocks\, and water. With this bag of tricks you can supercharge your plien-aire drawings and quickly represent the landscapes you observe. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/landscape-shortcuts-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130515T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224427Z CREATED:20130406T055759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224427Z UID:10000049-1368619200-1368624600@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Sketching Landscapes DESCRIPTION:Master the five-minute landscape as you develop your plein-aire toolkit. Learn how to show depth in your landscapes (or any drawing). Discover tricks to help you quickly draw forests without getting sick of drawing trees. Explore simple guidelines to enhance your compositions. Experience the simplicity of the four value system. \nBonus: Each participant will receive a value viewfinder\, my favorite home-made tool to help with composition and visualizing values (dark-light). URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/sketching-landscapes-4/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130410T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224431Z CREATED:20130320T190032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224431Z UID:10000200-1365595200-1365600600@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Drawing Wildflowers DESCRIPTION:Learn how to draw curling petals and leaves. Does the thought of drawing an iris with crazy wavy petals sound scary to you? Learn tricks and techniques to master twisted leaves and petals and how to handle some of the subtleties of foreshortening leaves. These tricks will allow you to show the nuance and individuality of each petal and can be applied to drawing many other subjects. Bring a sketchbook and pencil. This program is free and no registration is required. \nImportant Note: The time of our Wednesday meeting at the Oakland Museum has changed from 12:30 to Noon. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/drawing-wildflowers-oakland/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Journal Club":MAILTO:johnmuirlaws@gmail.com GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130213T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130213T140000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224506Z CREATED:20130118T051148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224506Z UID:10000038-1360758600-1360764000@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Quick Sketching Media DESCRIPTION:Learn techniques for fast field sketching. Some drawing tools allow you to easily create tone and values without a lot of fussing around. If you like the look and feel of one of these techniques\, consider incorperating these tools into your sketching kit. Jack will demonstrate techniques using:soft graphite pencil and blending tool (egret demonstration) \n\n\nsoft graphite pencil and blending tool (egret demonstration)\nPrismacolor Premier Marker-warm grey 10\, 40 and 60% (oak woodland demonstration)\nwater soluble pencil and waterbrush (deer demonstration)\nwater soluble pen and waterbrush (wildflower demonstration)\nPrismacolor "Black Grape" pencil (conifer forest demonstration)\ntoned paper\, soft pencil\, and white Prismacolor pencil (gull demonstration)\n\nIf you want to follow along with the demonstrations\, you may want to bring your sketchbook and a dark prismacolor pencil (such as Black Grape)\, a soft graphite pencil (2B or darker) and a blending tool (stomp or tortillion)\, a dark Derwent water soluble pencil\, a water soluble pen such as a Razor Point\, a set of 3 warm grey Prismacolor Premier Markers 10\, 40 and 60%\, a waterbrush\, a few pieces of gray toned paper\, and a white Prismacolor pencil. Check your drawing kit and bring them if you have them. We can share during the workshop if enough folks bring these tools. Then if you like something you see\, you can purchase it after the class at your favorite art supply store. To see pictures and descriptions of some of these drawing tools\, visit my Field Sketching Equipment page. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/quick-sketching-media-5/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130109T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130109T140000 DTSTAMP:20210308T224510Z CREATED:20130103T051904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T224510Z UID:10000031-1357734600-1357740000@johnmuirlaws.com SUMMARY:Journal Workshop: How to assemble the perfect nature journal kit DESCRIPTION:When you hit the trail for a day of nature journaling\, you want to have all your favorite items at your fingertips. The more accessible you make your journal kit\, the more likely you will be to get it out and use it. If your journal is buried somewhere in your backpack and it is a hassle to get it out\, it is easy to say to yourself\, "Oh well\, I will draw the next bird". You can go like this all day and never get it out!  \nEveryone's kit will be different. We all have our favorite tools and materials. Your kit will be a balance between having the equipment you need and the inconvenience of extra weight and clutter. Bring your favorite materials and field sketching supplies. We will evaluate different systems and help your perfect your kit for you. \nWe will also explore some field sketching logistics such as how to hold your journal while you sketch outdoors\, how to juggle binoculars\, pencil\, journal and other supplies\, dealing with wind\, and the nature journal quick-draw. \nYou can view a list of some of my favorite nature journal supplies and can order some materials from my store. Some supplies will be available for purchase at the workshop such as journal kit shoulder bags\, waterbrushes\, and compact binoculars. \nYou can park in the garage and get your ticket validated at the admissions desk for a 50% discount on parking. Follow the signs directing you to the Learning Center on the first level. Admission to the workshop does not include museum admission to the galleries. I strongly recommend that you become a museum member and discover all that this museum has to offer. URL:https://johnmuirlaws.com/event/journal-workshop-how-to-assemble-the-perfect-nature-journal-kit-5/ LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street \, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event GEO:37.7986167;-122.264194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland CA 94607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Oak Street:geo:-122.264194,37.7986167 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR