What: Nature Journaling!

Where: Child’s Park, Northampton, MA

When: 10am-12pm (multiple sessions)

Saturday June 29th, 10am-12pm (This day canceled)

Saturday July 13th, 10am-12pm (This day canceled)

Saturday July 27th, 10am-12pm

Price: adults: $10-40 sliding scale, folks under 19 years old: $5-35

If you would like to join for a session(s) but can not afford the sliding scale price, or would prefer to do trade of art/services, please email me. I believe art, nature, and education should be available for all no matter their circumstances and I want anyone who wants to join for a session(s) be able to attend!

What to bring: art supplies* and whatever you need to be comfortable outside for two hours

Nature journaling is a means of connecting to where you are through art, writing, and observation. Nature journaling can include elements of drawing, writing, painting, collaging, and whatever else you may please! This event will include an overview of what nature journaling is/can be, observational skills, and the impact of what we choose to give our attention to.

For this event we will be spending part of the time together in a group, chatting and or sharing our observations, with two intervals where we will split off for individual journaling time around the park/garden.

People all ages and any skill level are welcome to join. You do not need to have any experience with drawing or nature observation to take part in nature journaling. If the group wants, I can also give drawing pointers— but this time is mostly to have fun and see what you might notice while journaling!

You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own supplies. If you would like supplies provided for an extra fee, please check that section on the registration form.

Journaling supplies you might bring:

• Sketchbook or unlined paper (mixed media or watercolor paper recommended if using watercolors)
• Pencil and or pen
• Colored pencils
• Watercolors 
• anything else you like to make with! ex: crayons, markers, watercolor pencils, modeling clay 

COMFORT

This course takes place outside! Please plan accordingly by bringing whatever you need to be comfortable for the 2hr duration of the class. As a group we will be sitting in shaded grass, but you may end up in a sunny spot, on pavement/gravel/wood chips, etc. during the times we are journaling individually.

Examples:

• Water and snacks
• Sun protection 
• Folding chair or blanket to sit on 

ACCESSIBILITY AND COVID-19

This event takes place outside where there may be uneven terrain. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns about accessibility, or would like to share specific accessibility needs that I could better support you with.

Because this event take place outside, masks are optional. Please be considerate of your community, and do not attend when/ if ever you are experiencing any symptoms or feeling unwell.

CONTACT

You can reach me via email at thefantasiesofyouth@gmail.com or on instagram at @thefantasiesofyouth with questions about the course or any other comments/inquiries.