Nature Junky Artists
A virtual meetup group
For anyone who wishes to continue their practice of Nature Journaling or Field Sketching in a less-formal, fun, and encouraging environment.
If you want:
A great learning atmosphere;
Nature journaling and natural history exploration;
Small group of enthusiastic people
Meet once monthly; and
Accountability to keep you engaged and committed
This is for you!
For me, this course has been a lifeline to my nature journal practice. Having a prompt and a deadline has helped me to get new ideas and to keep going with my practice. I have learned so much and am continuing to learn and grow. ~Susan
To let me know you're interested...
This no-obligation Priority List only shows a deep interest in the program AND allows you access to early registration.
Limited space
What's included?
(the benefits)
A prompt each month that eases the pressure about "what to do"
Demos to support understanding of prcesses shared by others
Personal feedback for direction and guidance
Ongoing learning about the natural world
Ongoing learning about techniques to document your own observations
Consistency and accountability to establish (or solidify) a regular practice of field sketching
Improved mental, emotional, and physiological balance by connecting with the natural world
Recorded classes to reference the material after a missed class and learning at your own pace
11 months of learninng!
Last but not least, fun and camaraderie
A few sample prompts:
- What is the first tree species to lose its leaves in your area
- Which animal is the most commonly observed around your home?
- Find something orange
- Identify 3 species of insect near you
2025/26 DATES
Tuesdays, 2-4pmAKTNov 4, Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 16, Jul 14, Aug 11, and Sep 8
What does it cost?
$500/year or $50/mo
To let me know you're interested...
Limited space
This no-obligation Priority List only shows a deep interest in the program AND allows you access to early registration.
Questions?
[email protected]
About the Instructor
My field sketching practice informs everything I do as an Artist, Instructor, and Writer.Art and nature have been part of my life in varying ways since childhood. After a few years flipping between art and biology as an undergrad, I found my way to Natural Science Illustration and never looked back.Teaching others to connect with the natural world through direct observation and journaling brings me as much joy as my personal art practice does.With a focus on "process" rather than always completing finished works, I am teaching skills that apply to anything you want to sketch.You know the old adage..."Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime"? That's what I aim to do.Join me for a year of coaching your own practice.
"I like that I not only have grown my skills but I've become ever more observant and I have learned so much about the
plants and creatures around me.
~Susan
All images on this page ©Sandy McDermott with exception of the instructor photo above, ©Morgan Lee Photography, and cannot be used without permission.