Class Timings:

• Wed 20th January 10am - 12pm UK time

Tutor: Karen Carter

Bookings Close: 6 January

Class Details

This ONLINE class is suitable for students of all abilities.

'Nature Journalling' is a brand new series for 2027, brought to you by Karen Carter. Inspired by her love of gardens and the classic book ‘Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady’, this series will do a deep dive into a single subject in each session, exploring flowers, foliage, fruit, nuts & seedheads.

Each class will be a stand-alone session and will focus on producing a visual journal page, capturing the colours, construction and characteristics of the chosen subject, through a combination of sketching, watercolour painting, and written notes. We will begin this series with a look at the beauty of hellebores, providing the first flowers of the year as they brave the cold winter climate.

Each month we will add to our sketchbook creating a beautiful record of the changing seasons. The sessions may be booked one by one, but together they will add up to create your very own ‘Country Diary’!

You can work along with Karen in class or follow the demos in your own time as you document the changes in nature with the passing months.

Skills Covered

• Colour mixing

• Keeping a visual diary

• Simple sketching techniques

• Observational painting

Materials Required

Materials are not included in the cost of this class.

Click here to download the required materials list

We suggest that you do not buy any specialist materials more than one week in advance as, occasionally, a class may be cancelled due to low enrolment.​​ For full terms and conditions, see our ONLINE terms of service.

Useful Information

• Personal feedback from your tutor until 19 February 2027

• Unlimited access to watch again until 21 March 2027

• This class is designed to be enjoyed LIVE on Zoom, but you may join by 'recording only' if that is not possible

• Choose to work-along or just watch & learn

• You’ll need a printer for this class if you wish to print the reference photo  

  
  

All Ardington ONLINE classes and talks are accompanied by their own online class information page. Helpful and easy to use, these private pages enable students and tutors to share resources, ideas and photos with each other – before, during, and after class.  The link to access the page will be shared via email in the days leading up to the class. For more details, click here.