Field Sketching; A Year of Mindfulness Year 2

(Online)

Find your voice and style

5th and final cohort begins Nov. 5, 2025

Space limited to 5

This mentorship program is for you if:

  • You have some experience with Field Sketching or Nature Journaling

  • You have experience with basic drawing skills

  • You want to continue improving your skills with graphite, pen, & watercolor

  • You would like more guidance with the drawing process

  • And you wouldn't mind learning a few new tools to include in your practice!

Program description

Following up on the year 1 program, the second year takes a deeper dive into a few of the art concepts learned in year 1.Several new tools for Field Sketching and Nature Journaling are introduced.By continuing to study the phenology of your region, you'll continue to broaden your connection to the natural world.Join me for a year to improve and expand your Field Sketching skills and practice!

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What's included?
(the benefits)

  • Four seasons with a 3- to 4-week break in between each;

  • 2hr classes are held bi-weekly, leaving a comfortable amount of time to attend to homework assignments;

  • Each class will focus on specific drawing or observation skills to help create more accurate sketches;

  • Each season will focus on specific topics related to natural history to become more aware of the rhythm of nature;

  • Homework assignments are provided as guidance outside of class;

  • Homework review as a group that offers personal feedback, direction, and confidence;

  • Classes are held Thursdays 2-4pmAKT, 6-8pmET;

  • Introduction to a few new tools like colored pencils, fountain pen, and tinted paper (a full list can be provided by request);

  • Deeper dive into key drawing concepts; and

  • All classes are recorded so you can reference the material after a missed class or for learning at your own pace

What one student recently said:
"If you really want to challenge yourself, learn something and have some fun, then I highly recommend this course. Sandy is certainly the real deal as they say and super talented! She has a methodical approach to her craft that I find very relaxing. Regardless of location, New Hampshire or Alaska or wherever Sandy is always on time, ready to go and runs a great class. I am going to miss this group when we end in a few weeks.
~Chuck

When are classes held?

Wednesdays, 2-4pmAKTNov 5 & 19; Dec 3 & 17, Jan 7 & 21; Feb 4 & 18; March 4 & 18, Apr 15 & 29; May 13 & 20; June 3 & 17, July 15 & 29; Aug 12 & 26; Sept 9 & 23

What does it cost?

A full year of practice under guidance and mentorship (instructor details below)

$3999 (actual value)

your cost:

$2999

That's a 25% discount!

  • Three payment options are available

  • Register before Sept 30, 2025 and receive an additional $300 discount code to be used at time of registration

  • It's your final chance to join. After the 2025/26 year, this program will end

Space limited to 5

Still have questions?
Let's schedule a free Zoom call via email

“DO IT! Sandy is amazingly talented and superbly supportive and encouraging no matter what your skill level is.”
- Angela

About the Instructor

My field sketching practice informs everything I do as an Artist, Instructor, and Writer.Art and nature have been part of my life in varying ways since childhood. After a few years flipping between art and biology as an undergrad, I found my way to Natural Science Illustration and never looked back.Teaching others to connect with the natural world through direct observation and journaling brings me as much joy as my personal art practice does.With a focus on "process" rather than always completing finished works, I am teaching skills that apply to anything you want to sketch.You know the old adage..."Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime"? That's what I aim to do.Join me for a year of coaching your own practice.

All images on this page ©Sandy McDermott with exception of the instructor photo above, ©Morgan Lee Photography, and cannot be used without permission.