Learn to Watercolor with John Muir Laws: Online 5/18/24
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.
Live Online: Saturday, May 18, 2024*, 10am-12pm Pacific
Have you always wanted to use watercolor in your nature journal but have struggled to match colors or been frustrated by unmanageable puddles that take forever to dry? Or maybe you are a more experienced watercolor painter who is seeking new ideas and techniques? Join award-winning artist, author, educator, and scientist John Muir Laws (aka Jack) for a 2-hour class where you will learn tips and techniques to harness the joy and beauty of this artistic medium, streamline your watercolor painting process, and make watercolor work well in field conditions. A widely respected natural science artist and illustrator AND a skilled and beloved educator, Jack is continually refining his watercolor techniques, and this class will include his latest ideas and tips for successful watercolor painting learned through his 35+ years of teaching, painting, and illustrating.
All ages and skill levels are welcome! No previous watercolor experience is necessary. If you are an experienced watercolor painter, this class will include tips and techniques for you as well.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This class will have a handout. All those who register will receive an email with the handout, the supplies list, and the link to join the class by May 14.
If possible, plant to bring a large, fine point Pentel Aquash Water brush (Jack’s favorite, available here) as he will be demonstrating some techniques that are specific to this particular tool. A full supply list will be emailed to all registered participants.
Free but registration required. Suggested donation of $25 or more to help us raise funds to support nature journaling supplies for orphaned children at the Amani Children’s Home in Tanzania. Learn more about our outreach work Amani here.
*Can’t join live? No problem. Please sign up and all those who register will receive an email with the class recording, supply list, and handout approximately one week later.
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.”
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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.
