Nature Journaling with Sue Dolamore at Reems Creek Nursery
Hands-on nature journaling practice focused on sketching plants, capturing tiny botanical details, and sharpening observation skills. RAD artist Sue Dolamore demos simple techniques, then gives plenty of guided practice time for all experience levels.
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