Ornithology, Wildlife Illustration, Art Workshops
This workshop is part of a series and takes place over multiple weekends – see below: In the last installment of the How to Draw Birds workshop series taught by naturalist and wildlife illustrator Jack Hobe, participants will learn how to draw ducks, geese and swans – waterfowl! Ducks can be really hard to capture […]
Learn how capture the birds around you using a sketchbook and pencil! Naturalist-artist Jack Hobe will teach you the basics of using quick and easy-to-learn drawing techniques to document your feathered friends in the fashion of the early ornithologists. The course will start with a short lecture covering foundational skills such as: capturing the bird’s […]
Learn how to draw the songbirds in your backyard in this workshop hosted by local naturalist and wildlife illustrator Jack Hobe! Participants will learn how to create loose sketches of birds on paper before they fly away, along with ways to simplify feathers, wings, tails and feet. Backyard birds can be challenging and feisty subjects […]
Join naturalist-artist Jack Hobe for a relaxing morning learning to use watercolor paints and playing with techniques for capturing pollinators on paper at the beautiful grounds of Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve! Participants will learn basic introductory watercolor techniques, including recommendations for best tools and paints, how to mix colors, how to apply color to the […]
Note: This event was originally scheduled for July 11th but has been postponed to August 20th. Please click the link below to register. Experience the beauty of Tyler Garden through the timeless art of botanical illustration. In this relaxed and welcoming Lifelong Learning at Bucks program, participants will explore the flowers, colors, textures, and seasonal […]
Learn how to draw the warblers of Tyler State Park in this workshop hosted by local ornithologist and illustrator Jack Hobe! Participants will learn to create loose sketches of warblers on paper before they fly away, along with ways to simplify feathers, wings, tails and feet. New World warblers can be challenging and feisty subjects […]
Learn to capture the personality and movement of your favorite songbirds on paper with local naturalist and wildlife illustrator Jack Hobe for World Migratory Bird Week! In this hands-on workshop, Jack will share techniques for making quick, loose sketches of birds before they fly away, along with simple approaches to drawing feathers, wings, tails, feet, […]