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SUMMARY:Drawing Warblers of Tyler State Park (Bucks County Community College)
DESCRIPTION: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 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! This workshop is hosted by Bucks County Community College as part of their Lifelong Learning program.
URL:https://www.jackhobe.com/events/drawing-warblers-of-tyler-state-park-bucks-county-community-college/
LOCATION:Tyler Gardens\, 275 Swamp Rd\, Newtown\, Pennsylvania\, 18940\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Perch to paper: Sketching Songbirds at Peace Valley Nature Center
DESCRIPTION: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\, and distinctive markings.  \n\n\n\nBirds can be challenging—and sometimes uncooperative—subjects! By combining his passion for birding and illustration\, Jack will help participants break down complicated feather patterns\, recognize basic forms\, and use a bird’s movement\, posture\, and behavior to create more natural sketches. \n\n\n\nNo previous art or drawing experience is necessary\, and all skill levels are welcome. Bring a sketchbook or paper and a pencil. Colored pencils or watercolors are optional for those who would like to add color to their work.  Advanced registration required. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is part of World Migratory Bird Celebration Weekend at Peace Valley Nature Center.
URL:https://www.jackhobe.com/events/from-perch-to-paper-sketching-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: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).
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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SUMMARY:Drawing Swallows of Tyler State Park (Bucks County Community College)
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist and artist Jack Hobe as he walks you through techniques for drawing swallows of Tyler State Park! Using an easy-to-learn gesture sketching system\, participants will practice capturing swallows on paper in both perched and in-flight positions\, as well as learning the differences between common swallow species at the park and tricks for drawing swallows from life. No art or drawing experience required—all skill levels are welcome! This workshop is hosted by Bucks County Community College as part of their Lifelong Learning program.
URL:https://www.jackhobe.com/events/drawing-swallows-of-tyler-state-park-bucks-county-community-college/
LOCATION:Tyler Gardens\, 275 Swamp Rd\, Newtown\, Pennsylvania\, 18940\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drawing Hawks in Flight at Morris Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to draw flying hawks\, eagles and falcons in this beginner-friendly workshop taught by wildlife artist Jack Hobe! Raptors are majestic and fierce subjects\, and there are lots of useful techniques to capture them while soaring overhead. Jack will share ways to apply a “gesture sketching” framework model for drawing flying raptors through easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials and practice photos. Participants will also learn tips for portraying the changing wing shapes and how to apply practical wing anatomy to understand what you’re seeing. No art or drawing experience required for this workshop—all skill levels are welcome!  \n\n\n\nTo register for this event\, click the link below and scroll down to the programs labeled “Drawing Birds”. 
URL:https://www.jackhobe.com/events/drawing-hawks-in-flight-at-morris-arboretum/
LOCATION:Morris Arboretum\, 100 E Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drawing Owls at Morris Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Owls are charismatic and fascinating birds. Learn how to sketch them in this workshop with professional wildlife artist Jack Hobe! Jack will guide participants through the steps of using a gesture sketching system to capture the owl’s form and gist on paper\, and how to adapt this system for drawing the owl in different poses. Jack will also cover pointers for drawing the owl’s face from different angles and working with live owls in the field. There will be photos and videos available for practice throughout the program. \n\n\n\nTo register for this event\, click the link below and scroll down to the programs labeled “Drawing Birds”. 
URL:https://www.jackhobe.com/events/drawing-owls-at-morris-arboretum/
LOCATION:Morris Arboretum\, 100 E Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drawing Hawks of Tyler State Park (Bucks County Community College)
DESCRIPTION:Red-tailed Hawk – watercolor\n\n\n\nPractice drawing soaring and perched hawks of Tyler State Park! Raptors are majestic and fierce both in flight and while perched\, and there are lots of useful techniques to capture them in both behaviors. Local ornithologist and artist Jack Hobe will share ways to use a loose sketching framework to capture perched raptors on paper\, as well as tips for capturing their fierce look. Guests will practice sketching from photos of perched and in-flight hawks. No art or drawing experience required for this workshop—all skill levels are welcome! This workshop is hosted by Bucks County Community College as part of their Lifelong Learning program.
URL:https://www.jackhobe.com/events/drawing-hawks-of-tyler-state-park-bucks-county-community-college/
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