Birds of Elkhorn Slough Field Illustration Experience

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ClassGraphic Join an experienced science illustrator and a seasoned wildlife guide at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve for a guided field illustration experience. Learn about the birds of Elkhorn Slough and learn how to draw and record the details in the field. This is a unique opportunity to explore this rare and diverse habitat and observe bird species with an expert guide. Weather conditions on the Central Coast will guide the instructor’s exact location choice within the reserve to ensure you'll have the chance to observe some of the most amazing birds in the region! The course will start with an indoor lecture and slide show about the birds of Elkhorn Slough. We will discuss basic body forms and habitat uses. There will be some time to practice drawing as you explore various features of our feathered friends. Then you’ll head outdoors where you will learn about field sketching techniques and practice observational drawing from birds in their environment. You will have time to work on multiple drawings using different techniques, and gain skills using pencil, gouache, and watercolor on various papers. 
All skill levels are welcome.
Your materials fee covers supplies chosen by the instructor specifically for nature illustration, which are detailed in the online class listing. You are also required to bring some basic supplies to class. Please see the online class listing for important details about class location, what supplies you need to bring, what supplies are provided, what to wear, and a link and map for the meeting place.
There will be some walking, about three miles or so. You will be walking on well-established trails on sandy soils, and the walk is easy to moderately strenuous.

 

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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Sat

Location
Elkhorn Slough Reserve

Instructor
Megan Gnekow 

 

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Fee: 

$118.00

Available Discount(s)

Materials Fee:

 $38.00

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
10/4/2025 - 10/4/2025 Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Watsonville, Elkhorn Slough Reserve  Map, Room: Elkhorn Slough Reserve Conference Room Megan Gnekow 

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