Drawing from Nature: A Sketching Series
When:
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 10:00a -
12:00p
Repeats weekly
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 10:00a -
12:00p
Repeats weekly
Where:
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Rd.
Lincoln, Massachusetts 01773
Admission:
$40 non-members and $32 members
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, Classes, Nature, Outside
Event website:
https://thetrustees.org/things-to-do/?_event_related_place=1730
Develop your observation skills and embark on an immersive and mindful journey through nature with Drawing from Nature: A Sketching Series. This course, led by accomplished artist Will Close, will engage your senses and connect you more deeply with nature through the use of nature journaling and field sketching. With a balance of classroom and field time, you will be guided through various foundational techniques designed to strengthen your observation and drawing skills.
Explore the changing colors of the natural world this fall season. All skill levels are welcome. Come for just one session, or build upon your skills throughout the series and attend week after week.
All you will need for this program is a sense of adventure and a creative spirit. All other supplies will be provided including sketch pads, pencils, charcoal, and extra fun art making materials.
This event is for ages 10 and up.
About the Artist:
Will Close is an artist, designer, educator and wildlife tracker who specializes in the intersection of nature, art, design, and teaching. He holds a degree in Fine Art Painting from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and studied wildlife track and sign under Dan Gardoqui and Daniel Hansche. Currently, Will resides in Concord, MA where he maintains an artistic studio practice and is an outdoor education instructor with the Carroll School located in Lincoln, MA. His passion for nature illustration, tracking and sharing it with others, has taken him from the spruce forests of Maine to the Ecuadorian Amazon. Most recently, he was the inaugural artist in residence with North Country Land Trust in North Central Massachusetts and presenter of visual arts at the NorthEastern Wildlife Trackers Conference. You can view his artwork and reach out with any questions by visiting his website willclosestudios.com.
This program is part of our Crafting Nature series. The Crafting Nature series connects the public with artists and art historians to explore the natural world and craft, offering an intimate connection to incredibly accomplished makers and insight into the process of their creativity. To learn more about our other Crafting Nature offerings:
- Unruly Pigments: Artist Walk and Workshop with Ellie Irons | Thursday, September 12
- We Are Stardust: A Conversation with Anna Von Mertens and Jennifer Roberts | Thursday, October 10
- Eco-Art Wellness: Family Circles | Sunday, November 3 (Registration Coming Soon!)
