Nature Sketch Walks
I lead nature sketch walks for groups of all ages. This is particularly suitable for festivals and community gatherings because it works so well across all ages. It’s also great for work outings. Everyone brings their own sketchbook and art materials (something handy like colouring pencils are great for on the go!) and we take a walk and tune into nature. I move around the group to encourage people and make sure everyone is getting into the flow of looking and drawing. It becomes a really relaxing time together and sometimes I get a chance to show off my wildflower/tree/bird identification knowledge…at some point we all get over-excited about a tiny insect or an extra nice flower and usually it’s the youngest member of our party that finds it! It’s a really fun and gentle way to bring people together.
Waterways Ireland made this short film about one of my sketching workshops along the beautiful river Barrow in Carlow, summer 2022.
Here are some photos from a recent nature sketch walk I did as part of Carlow Garden Festival. This was along the River Barrow in Leighlinbridge, an exceptionally beautiful setting! Thanks to Carlow Tourism and Paul Murphy for the photos.
Ruth Le Gear made this beautiful video of my nature journalling workshop in Sligo Children’s Community Garden, October 2022
Thanks to Ruth Le Gear for the photos.