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SUMMARY:Drawing Birds at Mt. Cuba Center
DESCRIPTION: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 form with gesture sketching\, drawing moving birds\, and using written notes to augment your sketches. We will have the gorgeous native gardens of Mt. Cuba Center as our backdrop. No art experience needed – all skill levels welcome! Please visit the link below to sign up!
URL:https://www.jackhobe.com/events/field-sketching-birds-at-morris-arboretum/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, Delaware\, 19707\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Draw Songbirds at Peace Valley Nature Center
DESCRIPTION: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 to draw\, but Jack’s passion for birding and sketching will help attendees to demystify feather patterns\, movements\, form and behavior. No art or drawing experience required—all skill levels are welcome! Bring a sketchbook or paper\, pencil\, and colored pencils / watercolor (if desired). This program will be held in-person and virtually. Click the link below for more details.
URL:https://www.jackhobe.com/events/how-to-draw-songbirds-at-peace-valley-nature-center/
LOCATION:Peace Valley Nature Center\, 170 N Chapman Rd.\, Doylestown\, Pennsylvania\, 18901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meadow and Pollinator Watercolors
DESCRIPTION:Note: The link to register for this event has not been posted yet. I will update this page with the link to the BHWP website where you can sign up once it is posted. \n\n\n\nJoin 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 page\, how to create washes and detail\, and layering colors. We will also cover some gesture sketching techniques for sketching pollinators like bees and butterflies\, and look at some insect anatomy to help in creating accurate drawings! Then we’ll tie it all together by using a pollinator drawing as a watercolor painting subject.  \n\n\n\nThis class is suitable for all skill levels – beginner to advanced artist. However\, all participants will be required to provide their own watercolor paints\, waterbrush\, palette\, paper and pencils\, and supplies must be portable enough to carry in a bag for this workshop. Here is a recommended list of supplies to get you started: \n\n\n\nPalette with Paints and Waterbrush: https://www.amazon.com/SAKURA-Koi-Pocket-Field-Sketch/dp/B01BKABXOA/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3  \n\n\n\nPentel Waterbrush (Jack’s preferred brand): https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Frh-b-Aquash-Water-Brush/dp/B0017OLHN2/ref=sr_1_9?sr=8-9 \n\n\n\nPaper: https://www.amazon.com/Canson-Heavyweight-Texture-Sizing-Sheets/dp/B002NQ2K16/ref=sr_1_6?sr=8-6 \n\n\n\nMechanical Pencil: https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Twist-Erase-Automatic-Assorted-QE517BP2-K6/dp/B002JG10GG/ref=sr_1_6?sr=8-6 \n\n\n\nNon-photo Blue Pencil: https://www.amazon.com/Col-Erase-Pencil-Eraser-Non-Photo-Barrel/dp/B0096XVE16/ref=sr_1_4?sr=8-4
URL:https://www.jackhobe.com/events/meadow-and-pollinator-watercolors/
LOCATION:Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve\, 1635 River Road\, New Hope\, Pennsylvania\, 18938\, United States
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SUMMARY:Botanical Illustration at Tyler Gardens (Bucks County Community College)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event was originally scheduled for July 11th but has been tentatively postponed to late August. Please check back soon for more details. \n\n\n\nExperience 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 blooms of the garden while learning simple sketching and observational techniques inspired by traditional botanical art and nature journaling with instructor Jack Hobe\, wildlife artist\, avian biologist and educator from Bucks County\, PA. \n\n\n\nDesigned for beginners and lifelong learners of all artistic backgrounds\, this creative morning encourages participants to slow down\, notice the details of the natural world\, and create their own floral studies in a peaceful garden setting. \n\n\n\nWhether you are an experienced artist or simply curious about trying something new\, this program offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with art\, nature\, and the historic beauty of the Tyler Estate.
URL:https://www.jackhobe.com/events/botanical-illustration-at-tyler-gardens-bucks-county-community-college/
LOCATION:Tyler Gardens\, 275 Swamp Rd\, Newtown\, Pennsylvania\, 18940\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling EcoFamily Program at Elmwood Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Join local artist Jack Hobe  for an introduction to nature journaling! This is a method used by real-life scientists and naturalists to collect data and do their work in the field\, but it is also a great way for anyone to make a connection with our natural world. This is a practice that anybody can participate in\, regardless of their artistic ability. Guests will learn how to tap into their creativity by incorporating diagrams\, maps\, notations\, and many other disciplines into their journaling\, using materials provided by the zoo! This program is designed for families and is suitable for all ages! \n\n\n\nRegistration is Required. Registration is $5 per individual or group of up to 4 people. Visit the Elmwood Park Zoo website (linked below) to register.
URL:https://www.jackhobe.com/events/nature-journaling-ecofamily-program-at-elmwood-park-zoo/
LOCATION:Elmwood Park Zoo\, 1661 Harding Blvd\, Norristown\, Pennsylvania\, 19401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drawing Birds at Longwood Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to draw the birds in your backyard in this art workshop taught by naturalist and wildlife illustrator Jack Hobe! Participants will learn tricks for capturing birds like crows\, jays and magpies (corvids) on paper before they fly away\, using easy-to-learn gesture sketching techniques. Jack will also walk through pointers on how to simplify birds’ feathers\, wings\, tails and feet. Backyard birds can be challenging and feisty subjects to draw\, but Jack’s passion for birding and art will help you to demystify feather patterns\, movements\, form and behavior. No art or drawing experience required—beginners and advanced artists alike will learn something new! Bring a sketchbook\, mechanical or drawing pencil\, and colored pencils/watercolor (if desired). \n\n\n\nThe link to register for this event has not been posted yet. I will add the link to this page when it is available.
URL:https://www.jackhobe.com/events/drawing-birds-at-longwood-gardens/
LOCATION:Longwood Gardens\, 1001 Longwood Rd\, Kennett Square\, Pennsylvania\, 19348\, United States
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