About the event

Join botanical artist and illustrator, Sophie Smith, for a workshop exploring the basics of botanical illustration. Working ‘in the field’ you will have the opportunity to study wild plants in their natural habitat at Summer Leys nature reserve and record findings in a sketchbook using graphite, coloured pencils and ink.

• No drawing experience necessary- it’s about using the sketchbook to stop, look and get hands on with nature, whilst also meeting like minded people and enjoying wildlife in our group.
• Sophie will have all the materials you need for this workshop. You will be given a sketchbook for your drawings but please feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
• We will be working in the car park meadow located next to the visitor centre. There are a couple of picnic benches, but you may wish to bring a camping chair for comfort and to allow you to sit closer to the subject you choose to draw.

Sophie Smith is a Botanical Artist and Illustrator based in Northamptonshire, specialising in coloured pencil. A graduate of the Society of Botanical Artists, she has had works exhibited at the Mall Galleries in London and is also an active member of Northants Open Studios. You can view more of her beautiful artwork over on her Instagram: @sophiesmith_art

PLEASE NOTE: Car parking charges now apply for Summer Leys. Parking for members of the Wildlife Trust BCN is FREE - Members MUST register their vehicles to access free parking, for more information please visit here. Non-Members can pay at the parking machine on the day (card payments only). Please allow time for parking as it can get busy at weekends.

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