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Nature Bits: Relaxed Nature Journaling in Line & Wash (Beginner and Up)
"This weekly class introduces a gentle, accessible approach to nature journaling using simple line and wash watercolor techniques. The class focuses on observing and recording small “bits” of nature, leaves, shells, insects, houseplants, seasonal changes, photos, and memories, without requiring park trips, hiking, or long drawing sessions.
Each week includes a short, guided lesson or prompt focused on line and wash skills as they relate to journaling, such as loose sketching, minimal color, quick washes, and combining images with notes. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace, whether following the weekly prompt or continuing personal journal pages.
Individual instruction and personalized feedback are provided throughout the class, with an emphasis on observation, curiosity, and enjoyment rather than finished artwork or technical perfection. No prior experience with drawing, painting, or journaling is required.
This class is ideal for anyone who enjoys nature and wants a calm, creative weekly practice that fits comfortably into everyday life."
Instructor: Amanda Glover

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Supplies for the class

• Watercolors – student grade or higher: please be sure to have at least primary (red, yellow, and blue) colors as well as burnt sienna. Student pan sets typically have these colors. - Suggested brands: Cotman watercolor either pans or tubes QoR watercolor by Golden (tubes) - The instructors QoR color palette: Cadmium yellow, olive green, indanthrone blue, alizarin crimson, burnt sienna, burnt umber
• Instructors palette: Bower bird six pan travel porcelain palette - Please bring a small palette if you do not have a pan set with a palette
• Round brushes – size 6 and 4, synthetic is fine
• Pens: size 005 micron sepia pen, a white gel pen or white acrylic fine liner (gethpen, jellyroll, or posca)
• A watercolor journal with at least 140lb watercolor paper - Recommended: Strathmore Visual Journal (5x7 or 11x14) with 140lb. watercolor paper

Age Group/Camp

Adults 50+

Location

ECity Craft Room at Ellicott City 50+ Center