Learn Through Nature Journaling, January and February Classes
Photo: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Saturdays, February 4, 11 & 18, 2023
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
7701 Royce Street, Annandale
To sign up: Call 703-222-4664 weekdays 9am- 4pm or log into Parktakes by using www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes. The codes can be helpful in locating the classes.
Improve your naturalist observation skills and add excitement to your nature journals! Naturalist and artist Avery Gunther presents her popular nature drawing classes.
Sat. January 14, 2023- 10am-12pm – Drawing Outer Space with Oil Pastels (adults 16 and up) $20 Code: MIK.WW3E
Have you been inspired by the James Webb Telescope pictures? Learn some fun facts about outer space and moon craters. Learn how moon craters form with a hands-on science activity. Learn about oil pastels, then try your hand at drawing nebulas, planets, comets, galaxies and more on black paper. All materials included.
Sat. Feb 4, 11 & 18 – 9:30-11:30am- Drawing Weather and Skies (adults age 16 and up) $60 Code: 22N.19UM
The sky is dynamic and ever changing. Learn how to creatively add weather data and information to your journal. Discover techniques for drawing and painting skyscapes, clouds , snowflakes, frost and more. Media discussed will include: watercolor, oil pastel, watercolor and regular colored pencils, ink and gel pen. Many materials will be available to borrow in class.
If the county closes due to bad weather, you would receive a credit on your account.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Avery, [email protected].
FMNs: These classes are approved FMN CE. Record hours in Better Impact under Continuing Education > All Continuing Education. For Approved CE Organization, choose Fairfax County Park Authority training. In Description, include the name of the class.