Nature Journaling Workshop: Peak Summer
Take a break, slow down, and get curious about the everyday wonder and beauty around you. In this two-session workshop, you will learn the practice of Nature Journaling by collecting and recording your observations, questions, and explanations in a notebook. You do not need to be an artist or a naturalist to begin!
This interactive, two-session workshop includes nature journaling tools and basics while practicing journaling at the wonderful Sanger House Garden. Located in Brewer's Hill, the Sanger House Gardens allows for a rich diversity of plants, insects, birds, and more.
The workshop includes a free Nature Journal to get started!
For more info: hello@kathydevriesdesigns.com
Fiber Workshop - Guild of Natural Science Illustrator SciComm Conference
The class will use a lightboard and various papers to transform a simple pattern from a drawing or photo, into a small 8x8 fused and quilted square. You will learn basic pattern creation and fusing on fabric techniques. We will discuss how fabric (from solids to patterns) and thread, like colored pencils or paint, provide many possibilities to express your work.
After completing the small square, Kathy will demonstrate various threads and sewing techniques and give ideas for finishing your piece at home.
Come with ideas of drawings or photographs to create a quilted piece of art. Kathy will work both with beginners and experienced quilters, though some (hand or machine) sewing experience is helpful.
Learn about simple pattern creation from a drawing, illustration, or painting, to create a small quilted piece. Attendees will be taught and practice fusing fabrics together. Sewing finishing techniques will be demonstrated and practiced.
2025 Milwaukee Public Museum Bioblitz: Intro to Nature Journaling
Aldo Leopold Foundation
E13701 Levee Rd
Baraboo, WI 53913
Bioblitz is a FREE 24-hour celebration of biodiversity where scientists work together to see how many species of plants and animals they can find in one area. Learn more about MPM's BioBlitz.
Take a break, slow down, and get curious about the everyday wonder and beauty around you. I will be teaching a free introduction to the practice of Nature Journaling by collecting and recording your observations, questions, and explanations in a notebook. You do not need to be an artist or a naturalist to begin!
The workshop includes a free Nature Journal to get started!
For more info: hello@kathydevriesdesigns.com
MKE Studio Tour
Join me for my final in-person sales event featuring new quilted natural science illustrations, pillows, wall hangings, and small modular quilts for your table or wall.
Drawing and Painting Bees and Butterflies
Get ready to unleash your creativity in the beautiful surroundings of Sanger House Gardens. This in-person event will allow you to connect with nature while capturing the beauty of our favorite pollinators. Learn the basic anatomy from a Natural Science Illustrator and how to use basic shapes and colors to properly draw bees and butterflies.