Nature Drawing at Blithewold

Nature Drawing at Blithewold
with Artist/Instructor Joanne Murrman, BFA, M.Ed.
February 4 through June 24
Thursdays, 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: Education Center in the Carriage House

Beginners and intermediate students are encouraged to attend. The Nature Drawing Class’s are an opportunity for students to look to Blithewold’s gardens and arboretum for inspiration to draw. Working from pictures and found natural objects, the class will focus on learning how to render color, texture, and design found in nature. A variety of art materials and techniques will be presented with colored pencils as the main medium.

Students are encouraged to bring their own personal art pencils. Supplementary materials will be available.

Guidelines will be respected for a safe experience. Sanitizer and wipes are available; social distancing in the classroom and porch will be practiced to support the safety and health concerns of all.

Example of past students works below.

Preregistration is required. Each class is limited to 5 people.

Individual Class: $30 Member | $40 Nonmember

For the multiclass discount, contact [email protected], after signing up.
3-Class Pass: $80 Member | $110 Nonmember
5-Class Pass: $135 Member | $185 Nonmember

Click on the date to register:

Feb 18: Roses – Full
Feb. 25: Winter washes – Full

March 4: Monochromatic studies – Full
March 11: Plants in pots – Full
March 18: Anticipating spring – new growth

April 1: Budding tree branches
April 8: Daffodils
April 15: A look at spring at Blithewold
April 22: Spring cuttings
April 29: Textures and colors in spring

May 6: Cuttings from the garden
May 13: Signature trees at Blithewold
May 20: Great Lawn – a wash of color

June 3: Summer blooming
June 10: Studies of shells, rocks, and wood
June 17: Flowers of June
June 24: Plein-air in the North Garden