Jane Ramsey Plein Air Drawing Series at Whittemore Preserve Wed. Sep. 17-Oct. 15 (skip Oct. 1)

New to plein air (creating art out doors)? This is perfect for you! Our set ups will be simple. Drawing in a sketchbook or paper clipped on to a drawing board.

Supplies are also simple. Pencils, paper and erasers.

We’ll explore:

• nature journaling – creating studies of a small detail of a plant or the full plant
• drawing trees in their natural setting — from smaller focused studies of a branch or larger expanded drawings of the overall structure and shape
• drawing techniques and affects working in graphite
• building on the fundamentals — line and tone, shading, edges and values
• expressing the experience of being out in nature – creating drawings with emotion
• working in a sketchbook in nature can be a peaceful and meditative process

We’ll meet at the Whittemore Center on the grounds of the preserve at 7 Rockaway Road, Oldwick, NJ

• Bring a folding chair or stool to work on your lap. Or bring an easel if you are more comfortable working that way.
• Pack bug spray, water and whatever else will make you comfortable.

Bad weather days will be determine by Jane and will be held at A Maker’s Circle studio at 8 Hacklebarney Road in Pottersville. This is 10 minutes from Whittamore. The decision to move indoors will be made the day before class so you have notice.

Cancelation Policy: Students canceling outside 1 week of class will receive a full refund. Cancelations inside of 1 week are non refundable as we need to pay instructors and cover materials costs.