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“The Way of the Water”
A two-day workshop on July 30-31, 2025
Sitka Center for Art & Ecology, Otis, Oregon
Explore the threshold of sand and sea at the nearby Salmon River Estuary and create an accordion-style journal that celebrates the essential element of water, and its importance to our inner rhythms and our life on Earth. Connect to the water’s wisdom and significance as you participate in a diverse range of nature journaling techniques and nature connection activities. With prompts and gentle guidance, participants will create their own folded booklets and fill them with drawings, watercolor, stamp-carving images, writing, and other nature art techniques. The workshop will be held in two settings: half of each day in the Sitka classroom, and the other half at the nearby Salmon River.
https://sitkacenter.org/workshops/the-way-of-the-water/
WORKSHOP IS FULL
Please visit the Sitka Center website for other summer workshops
Sitka Workshops
Classes
Fall Session: October 8 – November 12 (6 weeks) Tuesday mornings on Zoom
10:00 – 11:15 AM PST
Cost: $75
Recordings only option: $40
Simplicity, observation and creativity come together in this series of weekly drawing and painting classes inspired by nature. Experience the healing properties of nature and art by following Elizabeth’s gentle guidance as we explore various drawing and painting exercises that are relaxing, fun and meditative. Set judgment and expectations aside as you nourish your well-being in your own personal nature sketchbook. Grow a garden in your journal experience joy in the process!
Classes will include:
- Interactive conversation about plant symbolism and meaning (sharing is optional)
- A variety of simple drawing techniques that anyone can master
- Basic watercolor instruction with an emphasis on simplicity and using the materials you are most comfortable with.
All sessions are recorded and sent to students each week for viewing or reviewing on your own schedule.
Suggested supplies: A sketchbook or spiral-bound pad of drawing or mixed-media paper. Drawing pens with permanent ink, such as Micron Pigma pens or Faber-Castel Pitt pens. Pencil and eraser. Ruler. Watercolors of any type…small travel sets are fine. A detailed supply list is available here.
Contact Elizabeth at e.m.higgins@comcast.net to register.
Classes
“Time in the Forest: Watercolor Journaling as Nature Connection”
A two-day workshop on September 23 – 24, 2024
Sitka Center for Art & Ecology on the Oregon Coast
I am thrilled to be able to return to Sitka Center for Art and Ecology in September to present my two-day workshop of nature connection, creativity and mindfulness in this transformative setting. This two-day workshop will encompass a diverse range of techniques, including watercoloring, stamp-carving, drawing and writing. It will take place in the Sitka classroom and also in the expansive nature preserve nearby.
Learn more and register here: Sitka Center Workshop Listing
