Introduction to Field Sketching

INTRODUCTION TO FIELD SKETCHING

If you need help with your nature journaling skills, this class is for you. Intro to Field Sketching is an incredibly popular and thorough class taught by Lari Jo Edwards, the Science Education Specialist here at A Charlotte Mason Plenary.

Lari Jo has a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Ecological Teaching and Learning from Lesley University.

Lari Jo is also a Naturalist and founder of Your Inner Naturalist where she teaches nature journaling and nature study courses locally. She is an expert in the Charlotte Mason method of teaching Science and Nature Study and she is a Charlotte Mason educator! You can learn more about Lari Jo and her credentials here.

CLASS DESCRIPTION FROM LARI JO:

The Field Sketching Class will introduce the basic skills of sketching over the coures of seven in-depth lessons. Each lesson will include 4 homework assignments to be completed between sessions. We’ll have fun learning and doing as we progress through each set of field sketching skills.

CLASS DETAILS:

• Day / Time: Fridays @ 10:00am Central Time
• Max Class Size: 25
• Registration fee: $150

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CLASS SCHEDULE:

• Class #1: Sept. 9th – Perspective
• Class #2: Sept. 23rd – Framing
• Class #3: Oct. 7th – Tints, Tones, Shades & Hues (watercolors for this session help)
• Class #4: Oct. 21st – Pencil Shading (a set of pencils with different hardnesses help)
• Class #5: Nov. 4th – Negative Space
• Class #6: Nov. 18th – Movements & Gestures
• Class #7: Dec. 2nd – Flowers at Different Angles

REQUIRED MATERIALS (not included):

• 3-Ring Binder to keep lessons in
• Multi-Media Art Paper that fits in a binder such as this set
• Sketching Pencil Set
• Pens
• Non-Photo Blue Pencil such as this one

OPTIONAL MATERIALS (not included):

• Watercolors (Daniel Smith recommended):
  • Essential Colors Set at ArtToolKit.com or at Amazon
  • Paint Pallets at ArtToolKit.com
• Colored Pencils (Polychromos) such as this set
• Glue such as Glue Stick Xtreme
• Packing Tape (Clear)

Register for Intro to Field Sketching today! 

 

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HOW IT WORKS:

All online classes, whether Live or Recorded, offer access to the class forum where you can interact with the instructor. You will have access to the class and the instructor for the full semester. 

You must be a member of The Charlotte Mason Co-op to register for classes.

Besides being able to register for classes, Co-op Members enjoy many other benefits including:

• Discounted prices on many CMP products
• Full access to the Private Co-op Area of the Forum
• Co-op “Gatherings” that include Mom’s Afternoon Tea, CM Study Sessions, Homeschool Planning Sessions, Book Clubs, etc.
• See the full list of benefits here

When you register for a class and/or the co-op, you will be required to take the following steps:

1. Fill out a Registration Form – your account status will be pending until your Registration Form has been received and approved. Please note that, after checkout, you will receive an email from support @ cmplenary.com with the link to fill out the Registration Form.
2. Read and agree to The Charlotte Mason Online Classes Handbook.
3. Join the Forum – you can find the forum here:cmplenary.com/community

Register today! We’d love to have you join us! 

ONLINE CLASSES & MEMBERSHIP POLICY

Members of The Charlotte Mason Co-op will be required to fill out and submit a Registration Form and must read and agree to the rules stated within The Charlotte Mason Online Classes Handbook. All Members’ status will be pending until they are approved and admitted to the Forum and any classes. Any violation of the rules within the Handbook is grounds for removal from The Charlotte Mason Co-op, the Forum, and all classes. A Charlotte Mason Plenary LLC reserves the right to deny access to classes, the forum, and any memberships to anyone at our sole discretion. Cancellations / non-payments of your monthly Co-op Membership fee will automatically unenroll you in any classes for which you registered. No refunds will be given for co-op fees or class registration fees. No refunds will be offered for classes lost due to cancellation or non-payment of your Membership.
You can view our full Refund Policy here.