Heart to Earth Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling: Delight in the wonders all around us
In this mindful class, we will make close observations and record our findings in words and images on the nature journal page. Learn simple, meditative writing and sketching practices to help you connect with yourself, others, and Mother Earth. The smallest and humblest plants and animals can reveal amazing beauty, patterns, shapes, details, and designs when you stop to really look. Fall is a perfect time to begin a nature journal, bringing with it so many colorful changes for us to notice and enjoy. This is a great way to slow down, unplug, and relax. Learn the foundation for a regular nature journaling habit. No experience necessary!
Course Highlights:
* Four live weekly classes
* Access to class recordings
* Interactive space for ongoing discussion with classmates and journaling guide
* Regular journaling prompts
* Opportunity to share your work in a safe, supportive space

Your Guide
Leslie Matthews is a self taught artist and poet deeply rooted in her connection with the Earth. Her work arises out of a fusion from her experiences with meditative and contemplative practice and as an Art + Architecture Librarian and outdoor educator. She has decided to dedicate herself to bringing joy to others through arts and nature connection experiences. She has pursued education through various classes from such diverse institutions as Cornell University’s Civic Ecology Lab and Yale’s Peabody Museum natural science illustration program. She guides nature connection classes online and in person.

This class includes four 90-minute live Zoom sessions, commencing Sunday, June 7 at 5pm. Recordings of each of the sessions will also be made available to participants.