May 7, 2026 - Beverly Choltco- Devlin

Our Next Workshop Will Be With Artist

Beverly Choltco - Devlin!

Thursday, May 7th, 2026

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

"Introduction to Nature Journaling"

Description of Program

Nature Journaling is a practice that focuses on observational and the creative expression of the natural world around us in a journal format. Using an approach of I Notice, I Wonder, It Reminds

Me Of, one can use a variety of approaches and mediums to develop this practice.

Many languages can be used in Nature Journaling: sketching, drawing, painting, writing and even numbers can be used in Nature Journaling. We will work with observing,

writing and painting nature items we bring.

One can nature journal anywhere!

About Beverly Choltco - Devlin

Beverly Choltco-Devlin has been sketching, drawing and painting her whole life. She retired in 2021 as a professional librarian and now devotes her time to art with a special emphasis on nature sketching and journaling, urban sketching, pen and ink drawing and watercolor painting. She is a Certified Nature Journaling Educator through the Wild Wonder Foundation and has taught nature journaling (as well as Shin Rin Yoku – the art of forest bathing). e Billy Frank Junior / Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, North Cascades Institute, Tahoma Bird Alliance, The City of Covington, Tacoma Public Libraries and a variety of art groups in the region.

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During this hands-on working session, Beverly will introduce participants to the practice of Nature Journaling using the principles established by Nature Journaling guru artist, scientist and author, John Muir Laws, co-founder of the Wild Wonder Foundation, along with Roseann Hanson, who also own an outdoor expedition company with a focus on nature journaling. While all aspects of nature journaling will be covered, special emphasis in this workshop will be on the more artistic components of nature journaling, including illustration and expressive depictions of the natural world around us. We will cover the many approaches including working at home, in a studio, and out in the field.

Materials List

Basic materials will be provided, including paper, clipboards, watercolor palette,pencils, waterproof ink pens, hand lenses for observation, water containers, and naturalobjects for observation etc., but FEEL FREE to bring any combination of materials ofyour own choice:

• Sketchbook, any size

• Pencils in any ranges from hard to soft H-B

• Watercolor pencils

• A writing pen

• Ink pens (both soluble and water-soluble) such as Microns, Tombows, fine-line markers

• Charcoal pencils

• Watercolor pencils

• Crayons

• Oil pastels

• Collage materials

• A bag or backpack to take on an outdoor excursion near the church weather

permitting

• Paper towels (cloth towels will be provided as well)

• A small portable folding chair

• Any small natural objects which you would like to focus on, such as flowers, seed

pods, pine cones, rocks, leaves, shells, vegetables and photos of birds, animals and natural landscapes.

• Note: while oil and acrylics CAN be used in nature journaling, the scope of this workshop will not allow for their use, though Beverly will provide suggestions for how they may be used in a nature journal at home

• Small lapboard, clipboard or easel with clamps

• Portable travel stool or a sit-upon

• Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

• Rain gear if needed

• Backpack or portable bag (depending on size of kit)

• For this session bring snacks or a bag lunch.