Observing Life Outdoors with the Artists Eye - An Outdoor Adventure Event
Learn to see beyond the forest, trails and waterfront views
Summary:
This hands-on outdoor art experience will open up the possibilities of plein air work to the artist. Suitable for both seasoned and beginner artists, Cheryl will take you on a hike through an Ontario park with stunning views and inspirational discussions.
We will explore the big picture and the forgotten wonders of nature underfoot as we spend time observing, recording and interpreting what we experience into our sketchbooks.
What You'll Experience
Participants will have an increased appreciation and knowledge of the forest and waterways we find during this 4 hour outdoor adventure. Participants will also be challenged to expand their artists eye, seeing past the obvious and finding the unique and remarkable in the landscape.
What you Need
This workshop requires a road trip to an Ontario Park within a 90 min drive from Hamilton, one way. Park location to be announced closer to the Outdoor Adventure Event date. Carpooling will be encouraged to share costs. Your fee includes park admission if required. Parking fees if any, are additional.
Please bring: (pack into a backpack for hands-free hiking)
a litter-less lunch in a cooler during car travel but can be carried in your backpack
water
hat
sunscreen
bug repellant
light jacket
closed toed hiking shoes
a digital camera
sketchbook and drawing materials
Length of Adventure:
approx. 90 mins or less travel time to our park destination.
4 hours of hiking, discussion, observation, lunch, more observation and discussion and time recording our discoveries in sketchbooks.
Approx 90 mins or less travel time back home
Class Size:
2 (minimum) - 8 students (max)
When:
Leave for park on Saturday July 19th, 2025 at 8am
Arrival at park by 9:30am
Leave park for home approximately by 1:30pm
Class will be rescheduled to the following day, July 20th in case of heavy rain/wind/lightning
Learn to see beyond the forest, trails and waterfront views
Summary:
This hands-on outdoor art experience will open up the possibilities of plein air work to the artist. Suitable for both seasoned and beginner artists, Cheryl will take you on a hike through an Ontario park with stunning views and inspirational discussions.
We will explore the big picture and the forgotten wonders of nature underfoot as we spend time observing, recording and interpreting what we experience into our sketchbooks.
What You'll Experience
Participants will have an increased appreciation and knowledge of the forest and waterways we find during this 4 hour outdoor adventure. Participants will also be challenged to expand their artists eye, seeing past the obvious and finding the unique and remarkable in the landscape.
What you Need
This workshop requires a road trip to an Ontario Park within a 90 min drive from Hamilton, one way. Park location to be announced closer to the Outdoor Adventure Event date. Carpooling will be encouraged to share costs. Your fee includes park admission if required. Parking fees if any, are additional.
Please bring: (pack into a backpack for hands-free hiking)
a litter-less lunch in a cooler during car travel but can be carried in your backpack
water
hat
sunscreen
bug repellant
light jacket
closed toed hiking shoes
a digital camera
sketchbook and drawing materials
Length of Adventure:
approx. 90 mins or less travel time to our park destination.
4 hours of hiking, discussion, observation, lunch, more observation and discussion and time recording our discoveries in sketchbooks.
Approx 90 mins or less travel time back home
Class Size:
2 (minimum) - 8 students (max)
When:
Leave for park on Saturday July 19th, 2025 at 8am
Arrival at park by 9:30am
Leave park for home approximately by 1:30pm
Class will be rescheduled to the following day, July 20th in case of heavy rain/wind/lightning
Learn to see beyond the forest, trails and waterfront views
Summary:
This hands-on outdoor art experience will open up the possibilities of plein air work to the artist. Suitable for both seasoned and beginner artists, Cheryl will take you on a hike through an Ontario park with stunning views and inspirational discussions.
We will explore the big picture and the forgotten wonders of nature underfoot as we spend time observing, recording and interpreting what we experience into our sketchbooks.
What You'll Experience
Participants will have an increased appreciation and knowledge of the forest and waterways we find during this 4 hour outdoor adventure. Participants will also be challenged to expand their artists eye, seeing past the obvious and finding the unique and remarkable in the landscape.
What you Need
This workshop requires a road trip to an Ontario Park within a 90 min drive from Hamilton, one way. Park location to be announced closer to the Outdoor Adventure Event date. Carpooling will be encouraged to share costs. Your fee includes park admission if required. Parking fees if any, are additional.
Please bring: (pack into a backpack for hands-free hiking)
a litter-less lunch in a cooler during car travel but can be carried in your backpack
water
hat
sunscreen
bug repellant
light jacket
closed toed hiking shoes
a digital camera
sketchbook and drawing materials
Length of Adventure:
approx. 90 mins or less travel time to our park destination.
4 hours of hiking, discussion, observation, lunch, more observation and discussion and time recording our discoveries in sketchbooks.
Approx 90 mins or less travel time back home
Class Size:
2 (minimum) - 8 students (max)
When:
Leave for park on Saturday July 19th, 2025 at 8am
Arrival at park by 9:30am
Leave park for home approximately by 1:30pm
Class will be rescheduled to the following day, July 20th in case of heavy rain/wind/lightning