Winging It: A Bird Drawing Workshop for Nature Lovers and Creative Explorers with Jane Pike
Saturday, November 8th, 1:00 – 4:30 pm
Join us for an afternoon of sketching at Among The Sparrows. You’ll learn simple, playful ways to draw the birds you share your world with—capturing their character and charm in lines full of life.
This in-person workshop is perfect for:
• Bird lovers & backyard bird enthusiasts who want to draw what they see
• Nature lovers and curious beginners eager to sketch their feathered neighbours
• Creative explorers looking for a lighthearted, hands-on project
Together, we’ll explore three ways to draw birds—from life, from reference, and from imagination—so you’ll leave ready to sketch anywhere, anytime.
We’ll explore:
🪶 Basic bird anatomy made simple – breaking down the shapes that make every bird recognizable
🪶 Gesture & posture – capturing movement and personality in a few quick lines
🪶 Drawing from life – tips for sketching fast-moving feathered friends in your backyard
🪶 Drawing from reference – how to use photos without stiffening your style
🪶 Drawing from imagination – blending realism with whimsy to create illustrated birds
🪶 A sustainable practice – small, enjoyable ways to make bird sketching part of your creative life
You’ll leave with pages full of birds, fresh skills to keep practicing, and a pocket-sized flock of ideas to draw on long after the workshop ends.
Winging It: A Bird Drawing Workshop for Nature Lovers and Creative Explorers with Jane Pike
Saturday, November 8th, 1:00 – 4:30 pm
Join us for an afternoon of sketching at Among The Sparrows. You’ll learn simple, playful ways to draw the birds you share your world with—capturing their character and charm in lines full of life.
This in-person workshop is perfect for:
• Bird lovers & backyard bird enthusiasts who want to draw what they see
• Nature lovers and curious beginners eager to sketch their feathered neighbours
• Creative explorers looking for a lighthearted, hands-on project
Together, we’ll explore three ways to draw birds—from life, from reference, and from imagination—so you’ll leave ready to sketch anywhere, anytime.
We’ll explore:
🪶 Basic bird anatomy made simple – breaking down the shapes that make every bird recognizable
🪶 Gesture & posture – capturing movement and personality in a few quick lines
🪶 Drawing from life – tips for sketching fast-moving feathered friends in your backyard
🪶 Drawing from reference – how to use photos without stiffening your style
🪶 Drawing from imagination – blending realism with whimsy to create illustrated birds
🪶 A sustainable practice – small, enjoyable ways to make bird sketching part of your creative life
You’ll leave with pages full of birds, fresh skills to keep practicing, and a pocket-sized flock of ideas to draw on long after the workshop ends.