Unleash your inner artist at our first ever nature sketching workshop.
This summer, join artist and conservationist, Alan Li, for a small group workshop where we learn the fundamentals of sketching while exploring the natural beauty of High Park. Observing nature in an urban park with pens and sketchbooks is a great introduction to the region’s wild places: ravines, escarpment, shoreline, rivers, oak savannah, woodlands and wetlands. Beginners welcome.
This is a small group, in-person, outdoor event. Registration is required.
Materials
Each registered participant will be provided with the following materials to use for the workshop and take home:
1x Basic Sketchbook
1x Mechanical Pencil with HB lead
1x Eraser
1x Ballpoint Pen
Participants are welcome to bring their own additional materials.
Optional materials (not provided):
Artistic Black Pens (e.g. Micron Fineliner, Fountain Pen, Brush Pen)
Coloured Pencils
Folding stool
About the Speaker
Alan Li is an artist and conservationist. He uses pencils, ink and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through arts-based education. Since 2015, he has been partnering with non-profit environmental organizations to lead nature focused art programs and workshops.
These organizations include The High Park Nature Centre, Toronto Botanical Garden, The Robert Bateman Foundation, Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) and Toronto Region and Conservation Authority.
Event Logistics
Please wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather and terrain. The walking pace will be gentle and we will be stopping to sketch along the trail. You’re welcome to bring a small folding stool.
In the event of rain and/or severe weather, e.g. thunderstorms, we will make an informed decision on the day and notify attendees as soon as possible via the email they register with.
This event will be photographed.
Please refer to your Eventbrite ticket confirmation email for more information on where to find us on the day of the event.
Cancellation Policy
If you are feeling unwell on the day of the event or have had a recent exposure to COVID-19, please cancel your ticket on Eventbrite or contact us so that it may be allocated to the waitlist.
Refund requests for ticket cancellations will be accepted until Thursday, June 15, 6:00pm.
Accessibility
This event is a gently paced nature walk along an outdoor trail with uneven ground and hills. There may be some stairs. We will be stopping to sketch along the trail.
