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Online Course
Nature Drawing and Journaling
Duration
10
weeks
Program Dates
Time Commitment
Format
Class Size
2 hours per week
Online
3-15 students
Section one:
Mar 24- Jun 20, 2025
Section two:
Sep 23 - Nov 25, 2025
Tuition
$385
Save up to $200 with a NOA membership
Enrollment closes 1 week prior to the start date
Course Frequency
Mondays and Wednesdays 4 pm PT
Optional Extra
Age
Scholarships available
All Ages
Course Introduction
Welcome to "Nature Drawing and Journaling," a comprehensive program designed to unleash your creativity and deepen your connection with nature through art. This course invites you to explore various drawing techniques and journaling methods, enabling you to capture the beauty and intricacy of the natural world. From doodling dolphins and designing intricate mandalas to sketching botanical wonders and creating vivid nature journals, you'll embark on a journey that merges artistic expression with a profound appreciation for the environment.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course you’ll be able to:
Master various drawing techniques using pencils, markers, and crayons.
Develop the ability to create detailed and expressive nature-inspired artwork.
Learn to design and illustrate intricate mandalas and doodle landscapes.
Gain skills in observing and sketching natural scenery, animals, and botanical elements.
Create personalized nature journals that document your artistic journey and environmental observations.
Is This Course for Me?
Are you an aspiring artist looking to enhance your drawing skills, whether you're just starting or already have some experience? This course offers valuable techniques to elevate your artistic abilities.Are you an aspiring artist looking to enhance your drawing skills, whether you're just starting or already have some experience? This course offers valuable techniques to elevate your artistic abilities. Do you have a passion for nature and a desire to document your observations creatively? If so, this program is the perfect fit. For students and educators in the field of art education or those looking to broaden their artistic repertoire, this course provides enriching and inspiring content. Lastly, if you seek a mindful and meditative practice, nature drawing and journaling offer a therapeutic outlet for creativity and relaxation. Explore how you can turn your love for nature into beautiful art. Imagine creating detailed illustrations of marine life, forests, and botanical wonders. How can documenting your observations enhance your connection to the environment? How will mastering these drawing techniques influence your artistic journey? Dive into this program to find out!
Earn Your Certification
Demonstrate your expertise with an official NOA Academy certification. Upon successfully completing a program, you’ll receive a digital certificate detailing your achievement, including the course title and your name. This verified credential is ready to be added to your LinkedIn profile, academic applications, and professional portfolios, signaling your commitment to specialized knowledge and skill development.
Course Curriculum
This curriculum is meticulously designed to offer an immersive exploration into the art of nature drawing and journaling, emphasizing the intricate details and beauty of the natural world.
Over twenty stimulating classes, you will delve into various artistic techniques, from doodle design and mandalas to detailed nature sketches and botanical illustrations.
Each class provides a unique artistic context, including the creation of animal doodles, landscapes, and microscopic observations, offering a comprehensive understanding of different artistic styles and mediums. The course then transitions into nature journaling, integrating creative storytelling and vision boarding, encouraging students to document and interpret their natural surroundings creatively.
By the end of this course, you will gain a profound insight into nature drawing and journaling, developing skills that enhance both your artistic practice and your connection to the environment. Prepare to embark on a creative journey through the natural world and uncover the art of capturing its essence on paper. Here is a detailed breakdown of the topics we will cover:
Sustainable Development Goals
Our Educators:
Elisabet Fabregas
Outreach and Education Programming Coordinator
Elisabet Fabregas brings over a decade of experience in Montessori and holistic education. Her creative storytelling skills and commitment to early childhood education enhance NOA's mission of environmental education and conservation, fostering empathy and driving positive change.
My son absolutely loved the Nature Drawing and Journaling program! It was the perfect blend of creativity and nature exploration. He was excited to learn new drawing techniques and enjoyed capturing the details of the plants and animals he observed. The journaling component helped him develop a deeper connection to the environment and gave him a space to express his thoughts and observations. This course has inspired him to continue exploring the outdoors and documenting his experiences through art and writing. We highly recommend this program for anyone looking to combine a love of nature with creative expression!
- Laura D.
