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Autumn Nature Journalling Course

Autumn Nature Journalling Course

11 October - 12 October
Backbury House Retreats

About This Event

Overview:

We will begin with a nature walk within the surrounding area of outstanding natural beauty. Afterwards, the course will focus on developing creative techniques to produce a personal nature journal.

During the nature journalling course, we will:

  • Undertake a slow paced 2/3-mile nature walk where you will record your observations and gather inspiration for your nature journal.
  • Take part in art and craft workshops to explore creative approaches to nature journalling.
  • By the end of the course, you will have started your own personal and creative nature journal.

Experience level:

The course is suitable for all ability levels as great care will be taken to tailor the course to specific needs. Beginners are most welcome.

About the tutor:

The course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings.

The Course Timings:

The weekend course runs from Saturday-Sunday, 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day and offers a comprehensive programme of creative activity.

What’s included:

  • Expert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.
  • Practical demonstrations and tasks in a range of media, for example: drawing, crafting and printmaking techniques.
  • A nature journal to take home.
  • All practical materials to use on the day.
  • A simple lunch plus tea and coffee on each day.

Admission / Ticket Info:

A 2-day course offering a fully-tutored experience for just £185

Disabled Access:

For details on access, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements, please contact us.

Disabled Facilities:

For details on facilities, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss our disabled facilities, please contact us.

Contact:

sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk

Getting There

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Backbury House Retreats
Checkley
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 4NA