Get into the holiday spirit and put in some “pencil miles” at this fun online class on December 1 with John Muir Laws on drawing and painting pinecones, branches, and needles. A widely respected artist, educator, author, and nature journaler for more than 40 years, John Muir Laws (a.k.a. Jack) will help you learn to see and understand the complex geometry of a pine cone, which will empower you to make quick and accurate sketches as well as more detailed drawings. Jack will also explore pine/fir branches and needles and share tips and techniques on how to draw them in a foreshortened view so your sketch looks like what you see when you look into the branches of a tree. You could even use your new skills to paint homemade holiday cards for friends and family!

BONUS: The class will include special live holiday musical interludes brought to you by two musical members of the nature journaling community: guitarist Anne Chadwick @annechad61 and vocalist and ukulele player Beth Kelley Gillogly.

This class is a fundraiser for the Wild Wonder Foundation, and Jack, Anne, and Beth are donating their time. Thank you for making a donation if you are able when you register. All levels welcome! .FREE! Registration required. Suggested donation: $25. Visit the EVENTS link in bio or wildwonder.org/events to sign up today!