Description
Explore the threshold of sand and sea at the nearby Salmon River Estuary and create an accordion-style journal that celebrates the essential element of water, and its importance to our inner rhythms and our life on Earth. Connect to the water’s wisdom and significance as you participate in a diverse range of nature journaling techniques and nature connection activities. With prompts and gentle guidance, participants will create their own folded booklets and fill them with drawings, watercolor, stamp-carving images, writing, and other nature art techniques. The workshop will be held in two settings: half of each day in the Sitka classroom, and the other half at the nearby Salmon River.
About the Instructor
Elizabeth Higgins is an Oregon teaching artist who is passionate about the connections between creativity, nature and mindfulness. Her teaching approach is centered on the belief that creative expression is a necessary component of human flourishing and well-being. She teaches watercolor and nature connection classes for her private students as well as for various arts and culture organizations in her community. Elizabeth is a juried member of Watercolor Society of Oregon and is certified in Eco-Therapy practices by the EarthBody Institute.
Learn More
elizabethmhiggins.com
Materials List
You will need to bring:
A small notebook or sketchbook for notes and rough sketches (Instructor will bring the materials for making a larger watercolor journal)
Watercolors in a small palette, or a travel-size watercolor set such as the Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolour sketchers pocket box. Bring any watercolors that you own and enjoy using.
Size 6, 8, and 10 round watercolor brushes
Clean rag or paper towels
Pens: permanent, waterproof black pens with fine and medium tips. Pitt and Micron artist pens are great waterproof options. Any other pens you own and enjoy using.
Pencils: #2 pencil and a white art eraser
Stamp-carving materials by Speedball: Speedy-cut carving rubber in white or pink, and a carving tool.
A backpack or other tote for carrying your supplies as we explore beyond the classroom
A small portable camp stool or small blanket/pad for sitting on the ground
Provided by instructors:
Instructor will provide large sheets of watercolor paper for making the accordion journals