DATE: November 3, 2024
WORKSHOP
Location: Thomas Theatre – Hutchins Street Square, Lodi CA
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Participants in this two-hour morning workshop will learn to draw by understanding what they see, training their eye to capture critical negative shapes, gestures, and angles.
FIELD TRIP
Location: Cosumnes River Preserve
Time: 1:40 – 4 :15 p.m.
The afternoon field trip by bus to the Nature Conservancy’s Cosumnes River Preserve provides an opportunity to review and begin applying the observational techniques discussed in the classroom during a guided nature experience.
WORKSHOP LEADER:
John Muir “Jack” Laws, a leader and innovator in the worldwide nature journaling movement, will set the tone for the 2024 Festival. Jack has dedicated his work to connecting people to nature. As founder and president of the Wild Wonder Foundation, he encourages nature connection and conservation through attention, curiosity, art, science, and community. A naturalist, artist, educator and author, we look forward to hearing from Jack as, together, we open windows to the natural world.
Laws has written and illustrated several books including The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling (2016), The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds (2012), Sierra Birds: a Hiker’s Guide (2004), The Laws Guide to the Sierra Nevada (2007), and The Laws Pocket Guide Set to the San Francisco Bay Area (2009). He is a regular contributor to Bay Nature magazine with his “Naturalists Notebook” column.
MATERIALS: A sketchbook and pencil will be provided, though participants can bring other portable, lightweight drawing materials they like to use.
INSTRUCTIONS: You may want to bring a blanket or something to sit on. There is limited space on the bus, so anything you bring must be held on your lap.
DRIVE TIME TO THE TOUR: The drive time from Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, California to this tour is approximately 30 minutes.
LANDS PASS: No Lands Pass is required for this tour
TRANSPORTATION TO THE TOUR: Transportation to Cosumnes River Preserve will be on a 20-passenger charter bus.
CHECK-IN FOR THE TOUR: Meet John Muir Laws at the Oak Street bus loading area (North side of Hutchins Street Square) at 1:40 p.m.
NOTE: Temperatures during the day can be variable. Dress in layers as temperatures can drop towards evening.
TICKETS:
Adult: $60.00
Book this workshop beginning September 3, 2024
REGISTER ONLINE: September 3 – October 26, 2024
NOTE: Jack Muir Laws will receive a list of customers who have registered before the tour.
LATE REGISTRATION: Customers who register online after October 26 must present a hard copy or phone displaythe email receipt to their tour guide at the time of the tour.
REGISTRATION AT THE FESTIVAL: Unsold tickets will be available during the festival and can be purchased on this website.
This map can be used to search for the best route to your tour from your current location. This tour begins at Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, California. Drive time to Cosumnes River Preserve is 30 minutes.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHEN AND WHERE TO MEET YOUR TOUR GUIDE: Meet John Muir Laws at the Oak Street bus loading area (North side of Hutchins Street Square) at 1:40 p.m.
NOTE: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SATURDAY NIGHT
TOURS TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.
QUESTIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION: Contact the Registration Coordinator at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org or leave a message at (800) 581-6150. Notify the Registration Coordinator in advance if special accommodations are needed. Expect a response from the Coordinator within the week.
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds (minus a 3% processing fee) are available prior to a tour upon the customer’s request at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org. A full refund is automatically issued for any events cancelled by the festival organizers.
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