HEARTITUDE

Heartitude: my word for  "a place of stillness where one can experience boundless grace and compassion"

I love the natural world around me and am constantly looking for new ways to respond to the things I learn by observing.
My excitement about my findings makes me want to share what I learn with others. 
I invite you to join me when you can, and hopefully you too will find new ways of seeing the world of plants, flowers, animals and seasons under our feet and all around us. I don't want anyone to miss the small gifts we are blessed to receive.

Classes and Workshops

Please check back soon for news about new classes. In the meantime,
 enjoy On-Demand Classes anytime. More classes added often.

 ​​Capturing a Hummingbird's Fancy Flight

PLEASE NOTE, NEW DATE: NOW SUNDAY, APRIL 23RD, 1:30-3:30

PAINTING A HUMMINGBIRD IN A LOOSE AND FREE STYLE WITH BRUSHO© POWDERED PIGMENTS
Sunday, April 23, 1:30-3:30 PM Pacific Time
$30​

Class Description: If you have ever wanted to capture a hummingbird and all its characteristics, including its zippy, darting flight and extravagant, flashy color array, you will love this afternoon workshop. Watercolors can be intimidating enough but add to it the delightful antics a hummingbird is well loved for and you may have given up on using this media for that subject. Leave your fears behind, abandon pre-determined expectations, and experience the sheer joy of a using powdered pigments and water to create a loose illustration full of movement, color and expression.
The intent is to allow students to enjoy the playful freedom of experimenting and pushing boundaries but not in an environment that causes undue anxiety. Your instructor will start the workshop removing a few obstacles to successful hummingbird paintings by detailing some of the pitfalls of the medium how to avoid them.
A supply list will be sent to students prior to class.
 This class is in conjunction with Cloud 9 (cloud9artschool.com)

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Online Capturing the Art & Science of Birds - Coming Soon

DATES AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED
4 weeks $170
Week 1: Musculature and Anatomy of Birds in Flight in your Sketchbook 
Week 2: Migratory Maps of Birds in your Sketchbook
Week 3: Phenology Wheel - Recording Birds in Time and Space in your Sketchbook
Week 4: Layers - Interactive Pages using Vellum to Capture Birds in Landscapes in your Sketchbook
Class Details:  This online four-week series will explore different aspects of birds in your sketchbook. From scientific to very creative, the techniques demonstrated and exercises each week will include a variety of media and employ different means of recording interesting facts, charting, migration, and documenting observations.
A supply list will be sent to students prior to class.
This class is in conjunction with Cloud 9 (cloud9artschool.com)

Oh No! I don't have that color . . .

Don't let a lengthy list of colors and supplies stop you from taking a class.  Here are a few tips about what to do if you don't have that color.

See a class you wish you hadn't missed.
Exciting news!
Now you have a second chance.
Some classes are now available On-Demand.

On-Demand classes make learning fun in the relaxed environment of your own home at your convenience.  Upon registration, you will receive any resources and reference materials from the class in a PDF and a follow up email link to the class video which will be available to you for one year from purchase.
Can't decide what to get an artist friend? Gift cards make the perfect gift!

Gift Card

$10.00 - $60.00

Gift Cards

NATURE SKETCH BOOK CLUB IS A NEW ADVENTURE EACH MONTH

Nature Sketchbook Club meets monthly with a new theme each session.
​Here are some examples of what other classes have consisted of.

Samples of Class Demonstrations

Nature Sketchbook Classes are added often - stay tuned for new classes.