Arts & Culture

Nature Journaling with John Iwerks at the Garden

Instructor
John Iwerks
Location
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Entrance Kiosk
Date
April 19, 2025
Time
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Details:

Enjoy the creative search for artistic natural subjects at the Garden, recording the life that abounds, in your sketchbook through drawings and writings. We will explore subjects both near and far, using lightweight art materials  such as pencil, pen, watercolor and colored pencils. Botanical Illustration is encouraged: leaves, flowers, trees. A list and sources for supplies will be sent before the first class meeting.

This class is part of a series. The Garden will offer classes on the following 2025 dates: May 3, May 17, June 7, and June 21. Guests will need to complete a separate registration for each class they would like to attend. Please see our full Garden calendar for additional dates.

Although the Garden is dog-friendly, only service animals are permitted at this Garden class.

Pricing:

Garden Members: $25

General Public: $35

About the Instructor:

John Iwerks has a strong interest in natural sciences and enjoys producing artworks in oil, watercolor, acrylic, illustration, stone, ceramic and metal. He is a founding member of the Oak Group, a Santa Barbara- based group of artists formed in 1986, dedicated to preserving open spaces. www.chapmaniwerks.com

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