Learn to Draw Insects with John Muir Laws: RECORDED CLASS
“This is one of the most fun, informative, and interesting illustration classes I’ve ever taken! I can’t wait to nature journal and sketch insects more! :)”—Attendee
FREE but registration required. Suggested donation: $25. NOTE: Please CHECK OUT after you click Add to Cart, or your registration will not be recorded. This is required even if you register for free. Look for the cart in the upper right corner of your screen.
Join award-winning artist, author, educator, and scientist John Muir Laws for a 2-hour recorded class where he will share his best tips and tricks for drawing insects learned through his 35+ years of teaching and illustrating. A widely respected natural science artist and a beloved educator, John Muir Laws (aka Jack) is continually refining his drawing techniques, and this class will include his latest ideas and tips to help you capture insects on paper, including those tricky textured legs, shiny shells, and more! Jack is the author of several books, including The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling, and the Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada, which includes many pages of detailed insect illustrations.
PAST REVIEWS OF CLASSES WITH JACK:
“This is the most wonderful online class that I have ever taken, paid or otherwise. The expertise of Jack as a teacher and artist is SO amazing. I loved every single second of this!”
“This is such a wonderful demonstration with lots of tips and tricks —so helpful! BIG thank you to Jack and Wild Wonder.”
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All ages and levels welcome.
This class will have a worksheet. All those who register will receive an email with the worksheet, the supplies list, and the link to the recording after March 30.
Please make a tax-deductible donation of $25 or more if you are able, using the menu below. This is a fundraiser for our new Wild Wonder online community platform, which will debut later this year! We are grateful for your support, which will help us build a new, creative, joyful, supportive, and FREE online home—far away from the spam and ads on social media!—for nature journalers around the world!
All art in this post by John Muir Laws.
ABOUT JOHN MUIR LAWS
John Muir Laws is a principal leader and innovator of the worldwide nature journaling movement. John, who goes by Jack, is an award-winning naturalist, artist, scientist, and educator who has dedicated nearly four decades of his life to connecting people to nature through art and science. From an early age, his parents instilled in him a deep love and respect for nature. Over the years, that love has grown to a commitment to stewardship, nature conservation, and a passion to share the delight of exploring nature with others. As a writer, scientist, and artist, Jack has developed numerous interdisciplinary educational programs that train students to observe with rigor and to refine techniques to become intentionally curious. (See Resources.)
He is the award-winning author and illustrator of several books including The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling (also available in Spanish), and the Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada, among other books. He is co-author with Emilie Lygren of How to Teach Nature Journaling. Learn more about John Muir Laws here.
