Creative Nature Sketching Retreat in Umbria
October 2-11, 2027
Venue: Castello di Petroia, Umbria, Italy
Open to all levels
Don’t miss this unforgettable week of nature journaling and watercolor in the Umbrian countryside. Working primarily in a sketchbook/journal, we’ll take a broad view of “nature” to also include the cultural and artistic traditions of our surroundings and come away with a truly rich and creative approach to journaling that captures your experience of this beautiful and historic place. Visit Winslow Art Center to learn more.
Creative Nature Journaling– Waiting list only
Madeline Island School of the Arts, Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson, Arizona
January 11-15, 2027
Capture the beauty, wonder, and diversity of nature with fresh, creative approaches to nature journaling. This workshop focuses on multiple ways to sketch and paint nature-related subjects with an eye toward deepening your understanding, appreciation, and personal connection to the places you live or visit.
I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to offer this workshop! Tanque Verde Ranch presents a perfect setting to explore and sketch the Sonoran desert’s vibrant community of plants, birds and wildlife. Join me!
Interested in Hosting a Workshop?
Contact me. Please reach out via e-mail and tell me what you have in mind. Then we can arrange to talk on the phone to discuss details. I like to tailor a workshop to the needs of each group. Fees vary based on travel and workshop length.
jeanmackayart (at) gmail (dot) com
Here are a few possibilities:
- Sketching Nature with Pencil, Pen, and Paint
- Illustrated Journaling in Watercolor
- Drawing Birds
- The Art of the Bird: Eggs, Feathers and Nests
- Travel Sketching with Watercolor
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Hello Jean, I studied with Marilee Nielsen in Orange County, CA where we did a project based on your journaling. I’ve watched your you tube workshop with kids and drew along with your collections. But why I am writing, is I cannot quite master or get a teacher on line to help me with layering although I sent a partial picture of your poppy and green bud where you have three or more layers overlapping. I am obsessed with learning how to do this as I usually am disappointed in my watercolors although I can draw well. Will you please teach an on-line workshop in watercolor?
On my laptop it is difficult to see unless an instructor has a close camera to watch the technique. Any advise for an 83 year old who has taken classes but only like your style, especially your florals.
Helen Harris
Hi Helen– I’ll email you! — Jean
I’m on Facebook and Instagram if you want to see the kind of watercolor help I need.
Thank you for your thorough reply. I’ll check out the free workshops also.
Helen Harris
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Hey Jean,
Do you have any work shops lined up with Winslow Art School for 2027 and if so, will they be posted on their web page soon
Hi Patty- I will have several online classes with Winslow plus an in person travel workshop to Italy in the fall. I’ll post a January class in November. Thanks for your interest.
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hello,
Do you still live in the Hudson Valley? Colonie Art League might be interested in hosting a workshop if you are not far from the Albany, NY area
Hi Barbara- I am in the Hudson Valley. Let’s connect via email.