I have partnered with the Richardson Bay Audubon Society to offer you a three-class series covering the fundamentals of drawing birds.

Nature journaling and bird drawing offer a fresh new way to experience birds and familiar scenes around you. No prior experience drawing is required! All you need is internet access, a writing implement, some paper, and the desire to learn.

Classes will take place over Zoom Webinars on Thursdays at 9 AM – 11 AM (PT) on the following dates. You will also have access to class recordings to replay at any time.

May 14th – How to Draw Garden Birds:  Learn how to capture the form and feeling of sparrows, warblers, and other common songbirds with fast and efficient lines. Learn key anatomical details to help you draw them accurately in the field or in the studio.

May 21st – How to Draw Waterbirds: Learn the key foundation lines for drawing waterfowl and wading birds. Draw ducks in and out of the water and learn tricks to show the shape of long legs and necks on herons, egrets, and shorebirds. We will also study the way that feather groups overlap to simplify the plumage.

May 28th – How to Draw Raptors: Learn to draw hawks, eagles, and owls. In this workshop, we will explore how to sketch perched raptors and learn to draw the birds from the front, side, and 3/4 view.

These classes are available to you free of charge. If you have the ability to make a donation to John Muir Laws or Audubon California, we greatly appreciate any gifts. We hope to see you in class!