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Introduction to Nature Journaling Workshop: Line & Shape
Join us at Naples Botanical Garden to learn the basics of nature journaling, a creative arts practice that brings you closer to the natural world around you. Budding artists will cultivate their artistic skills and creativity during this 90-minute, in-person class, with no prior art experience required. All supplies, such as a journal and watercolor pencils, are included in your take-home kit; just bring yourself and a curiosity about nature! This is part one of a three-part nature journaling series.
Class offered January 18 & April 12, 2025
Intermediate Nature Journaling Workshop: Value & Color
Enhance your skills in nature journaling, a creative arts practice that brings you closer to the natural world around you. Explore colors and form in nature and learn how to bring them to life in your journal during this 90-minute, in-person class. Leave with a completed study of a plant in the Garden’s collection!
We encourage you to attend our Introduction to Nature Journaling Workshop prior to registering for this intermediate course. If you do not have materials from the introductory course, you can purchase materials upon registration.
Class offered February 3 & May 14, 2025
Advanced Nature Journaling Workshop: Form, Space & Texture
Build upon your skills as a nature journalist and connect with nature in this third installment of the Nature Journaling Workshop Series. Explore components of form, space, and texture in nature and learn how to bring them to life in your journal during this 90-minute, in-person class. Leave with a completed study of a plant in the Garden’s collection!
We encourage you to attend our Introduction and Intermediate Nature Journaling Workshops prior to registering for this advanced course. If you do not have materials from the introductory course, you can purchase materials at the time of registration.
Class offered March 8 & June 11, 2025
Draw Together! Creative Arts Workshop for Families
Combine the beauty of nature with the joy of artistic expression in this 90-minute creative arts program for families! Children, accompanied by an adult, can explore the vibrant colors and textures of pastel art while surrounded by the Garden’s lush landscapes. This hands-on experience is a chance for families to create art together and learn the basics of pastel techniques as well as line and shape, key elements of art. This program includes a Garden tour to gather inspiration and knowledge of plants in our collection, followed by guided activities and creative exercises.
Class offered select dates November 2024 – June 2025
Picture Perfect! Smartphone Nature Photography
See the Garden through a new lens! Discover how to capture your experiences in nature with your smartphone camera. Beginners will start their own nature photography portfolio that captivates viewers and encourages the exploration of natural spaces.
Class offered select dates January – April, 2025
