Through instruction, demonstrations and free exploration time, you will be able to capture the beauty around you. During the morning in the classroom, participants will learn (or sharpen) some basic sketching and observation skills and then head out to practice these skills in a specific location in the Park. We will learn different approaches that will include simple sketches with pencil, ink, colored pencils and watercolor. Beginners are welcome and encouraged!

We will meet at the Estes Park Visitor Center and travel together to various sites in Rocky Mountain National Park in Conservancy vehicles. Registration includes all required fees and permits for Rocky Mountain National Park.

Who: This age 16 and up workshop is ideal for…
Journal-keepers who want to add illustrations to their writing
Artists who want to fill their sketchbooks
Gardeners and naturalists who want to learn more about the world around them
Travelers who want to record their journeys
Dreamers, scientists, observers, recorders, or anyone else who wants to improve (or acquire!) skills in all these categories.

When: Friday, September 8, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, and various field locations on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park