Nature Journalling Course – Event Details

Overview:

During this course, you will be expertly guided in creative nature journalling. This will include the opportunity to undertake a nature walk within the surrounding area of outstanding natural beauty and complete sketches and recorded observations. In addition, the course will focus on developing creative art techniques in order to start a personal nature journal.

During the nature journalling course, we will:

• Undertake a slow-paced nature walk where you will gather inspiration for your nature journal in the form of sketches, notes, collecting objects and experiencing the beauty of your surroundings.
• Take part in art and craft workshops to explore creative approaches to nature journalling. For example, you will create journal pages using drawing, collage and printmaking techniques.
• By the end of the course, you will have started your own personal and creative nature journal. It is hoped that, by attending the course, you will foster a love for nature journalling and continue to journal in the future.

Experience level:

The course is suitable for all ability levels as great care will be taken to tailor the course to specific needs. Beginners are most welcome. Attendees are limited to 8 to ensure that everyone can receive the help and support that they need.

About the tutor:

The course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings.

The Course Timings:

The weekend course runs from Saturday-Sunday, 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day and offers a comprehensive programme of creative activity.

What’s included:

• Expert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.
• Practical demonstrations and tasks in a range of media, for example: drawing, crafting and printmaking techniques.
• A starter nature journal to take home.
• All practical materials to use on the day.
• A light lunch plus tea and coffee on each day.

What you will need to bring:

• Suitable footwear and clothing for a nature walk over open countryside and allowing for different weather conditions.
• A water bottle.
• A camera or camera phone for the nature walk.

Further Details:

For further details, please visit our website page https://bhretreats.co.uk/creative-mindfulness-courses/

Access:

• We offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk.
• In addition, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps.
• This course involves cross country walking over undulating countryside. Therefore, a good level of mobility and fitness is required.
• Please note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. We can provide alternative ground floor facilities, if needed.

For further details on access, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page.

Directions:

Please see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.