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Direct Nature Sketchbooking

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Direct Nature Sketchbooking
                                                 Please note, a new class is in the schedule at Shipley Nature Center (scroll down).


We will go for a guided walkabout tour of the area to capture the landscape in a sketchbook format. 

​This is for 1 or up to 7 skilled or unskilled artists. A small blank book with be provided with the use of various mediums.

Sketching is a great way to get creative. There is no pressure to produce a final masterpiece, but rather to investigate, and get ideas for the next masterpiece. One can fumble with new techniques, test new mediums and storytelling in an open ended way in a sketch book.

There will be focused observations and a moment to take time in nature (and still be close to a bathroom!).

Teacher Nina is open to negotiating different times and for special groups, including a trip to the vineyards to sketch. Please ask.

Two hours in duration
 $60.00 for one person.





About the teacher and the location.

Nina Karavasiles, typically a public artist, will be teaching this class. She has also been a college adjunct professor for many years. She is totally enjoying the openness of teaching these kinds of classes, outside and outside of a curriculum.

Two Locations, one in Warner Springs, one in Huntington Beach at Shipley Nature Center
Warner Springs, California
San Diego county- top, middle, between Temecula and Julian.
Chaparral, 3000 elevation. 6 acres with sitting spots.
Indoors- metal building. It's not a cottage. It's not cute. It's a working artist's studio on loan to you for a few hours. Utilitarian; toilet and great library, chairs are miss matched and comfy. Views of the Palomar Mountain Range and Beauty Mt. Close to mom and pop sized vineyards (not to diminish their amazing wine, but to describe their size and casual feel).
Snakes, spiders and mountain lions are here.
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Shipley Nature Center is in Huntington Beach CA. Here is a direct link https://shipleynature.org/

​Shipley has created a fantastic area that shows the native plantings near the coast. There are a number of sitting areas, an amphitheater, other classes, and a gift shop. Well worth the trip even without taking a class. 25% of my class fees go to Shipley as a donation.

Email: [email protected]

  • Home
  • Art
    • Public Art >
      • Seated in History >
        • Boy Scouts #1 at 201
        • Refugees, Vietnam
        • Bertha and what I didn't know
        • The Collages
        • Mausoleum extra
        • The Native American Contribution
        • Ted Williams in Seated in History
        • making a plaque
        • Texts in the panel above the bench
      • Climate River
      • Coronado Seniors
      • Colfax Ave. Bridge
      • Terrain Art
      • Nothing in the Desert
      • Signifire
      • Orange Villas
      • 70th St. Trolley Station
      • Crying Wolf
      • Recipe for Friendship
      • Solara
      • Awards
      • Talmadge Apartments
      • Bench Marks
      • Mayberry Townhomes
      • Parkside Apartments
      • Iowa Street Seniors
      • A San Diego African American Legacy
      • COMM22
      • Mission Cove
      • Social Circles
      • Rosa Parks Memorial Transit
      • Paradise Creek
      • Saline for Insite
      • SMart San Luis Rey Mission
      • A-Where-Ness
      • Los Vecinos
      • Articles
    • Studio Art >
      • MS collages
      • Gang of 5 Reconnecting
      • Pull Down
      • California Center for the Arts, Escondido
      • Divisible at Spruce St. Forum
      • Up/Down
      • Circa 9 Exhibit
      • Mono-pours
      • Sort of Studio
      • Trust
      • Felt pieces
      • Design/Architecture >
        • Family Room revamp
        • cork topped vases
  • Classes
    • List of classes
    • Direct Nature Sketchbooking
    • Clay Play, Take Time class
    • Chaparral Book Making
    • Collage Class
    • How to Make a Salad
    • Charcuterie
    • Support book class
  • Warner Springs
    • Trail Fest 2025
    • Trail Fest 2024 >
      • Overnight accomodations
      • Vineyards local
    • Cultivate and Celebrate
    • StarWatch Oct 2024
    • Gardening Class Warner Springs >
      • Cultivate and Celebrate
  • Alzheimer's
  • Stance Studios
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  • DONATE
  • About
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