August 22, 2025 | 1p - 4p | Pleasant Bluff, Winona, MN
Presented by the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Bluffs2Backwaters, Restoravore, and the Recreation Alliance of Winona
This event has been cancelled due to low enrollment
Join Minneapolis-based artist Pam Luer for a hands-on Nature Sketchbook Workshop set against the inspiring backdrop of Pleasant Bluff. Guided by Pam’s decades of experience connecting art and nature, and supported by the land-based knowledge of Restoravore organizers, this workshop invites participants to slow down and observe the natural world through sketching.
Using watercolor and pens, students will explore different techniques for seeing and recording the beauty around them—from branches and leaves to shifting patterns of light and shadow. This outdoor session emphasizes practice over polish, helping participants find joy in the act of observation and the meditative rhythm of sketching in nature. All skill levels welcome.
Sketch by Pam Luer
Suggested Supply List:
Sketchbook 9 x 12 or smaller, at least 25% cotton. Look for heavyweight watercolor or mixed media paper. We are using watercolor pencils; drawing-quality paper will not be sufficient.
A couple of my favorite sketchbooks include:
Stillman & Birn 8 x 10 Beta or Dela series.
Strathmore 500 series softcover mixed media,
A couple of graphite drawing pencils, recommended range: 6B-4H.
Watercolor pencils - recommended brand: Faber Castell Albrecht Dürer
Travel watercolors - recommended brands:
Peerless Watercolor Sidekick. https://peerlesscolorlabs.com
Viviva Colorsheets.16 color booklet or 6 color minisheet (available in MMAM Shoppe)
Water-brush (available in MMAM Shoppe) the brush has a vial that contains all the water you need. They come in different brush sizes so you many want a couple options.
Backpack or bag for all your materials and a camp stool. Keep it portable and easy. We will be moving about with your gear.
Open mind and curious heart.
