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ClassGraphic Join an experienced science illustrator at the UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve for a guided field illustration experience and learn how to draw in the field and record the details of plants and flowers. This reserve is not open to the public so this is a unique opportunity to explore this rare habitat and see the plant and wildlife species that depend largely on the reserve for their survival. Weather conditions on the Central Coast will guide Megan's exact location choice within the reserve to ensure you'll have the chance to observe some of the most amazing native plants and flowers in the region!
You will learn about flower anatomy, practice field sketching and painting techniques, and practice observational drawing from live plants in their environment. You will learn to identify characteristics like growth habit, leaf shape and arrangement, as well as flower shape, color, and arrangement, and how to capture light and shadow to create form. You will build up to a more in-depth study of a plant or flower using watercolor. You will have time to complete three drawings or sketches using three different techniques, and gain skills using pencil, gouache, and watercolor on various papers. 
Your materials fee covers supplies chosen by the instructor specifically for nature illustration. You are also required to bring some basic supplies to class.
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 moderate to moderately strenuous.

 
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Sat

Location
UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve

Instructor
Megan Gnekow 

 

Notice

Please read:  There will be some walking - probably about two miles or so. We will walk on well-established trails on sandy soils. Walking is easy to moderately strenuous.

MEETING PLACE

The Instructor will meet you in the parking area. Weather conditions on the Central Coast will guide Megan's exact location choice within the reserve to assure you'll have the chance to observe some of the most amazing native wildflowers in the region!

Please sign this waiver before the day of class:
Click here to access the waiver.

MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

Your materials fee will cover the following items, which will be provided for you in class:


White gouache

Canson Mi Tientes toned paper

Waterbrush

Small sturdy tin of artist-grade watercolor paint specially selected by the instructor for nature illustrations, which you will get to keep

Artist-grade 100% cotton rag watercolor paper



You are responsible for bringing the following supplies to class:


Any sketchbook or several sheets of approximately 65 lb. drawing paper, any size between 8.5" x 5.5" to 11" x 14"

One or two #2 pencils

One eraser - pink pearl, gray kneaded, or white plastic

One or two ink pens of your choice

One or two light blue colored pencils

A sunhat, sturdy shoes, water, clothing layers, and a snack are recommended.

You may sit or stand while sketching. If you want to sit, I would recommend bringing a portable folding chair that you can carry.

Fee: 

$90.00

Available Discount(s)

Materials Fee:

 $38.00

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
6/1/2024 - 6/1/2024 Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Marina, UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve  Map Megan Gnekow 

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Guided Field Illustration at the UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve
ID: 13223

07/13/24 - 07/13/24
Weekly - Sat
1 session

Location
UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve

Instructor
Megan Gnekow

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