About the event

This course will enable you to create your own naturalist’s sketchbook and have the confidence to go out and draw! The focus will be on observational sketching techniques that can be used outside whilst walking and also on detailed drawing techniques that can be used back at home. 

Based at Carlton Marshes, the course will allow participants the opportunity to observe and record the changing face of summer within this stunning reserve. The centre at Carlton Mashes offers an inspiring setting with enviable views out across the marshes and reedbeds. 

Ruth studied Botanical Illustration at The Chelsea Physic Garden, London. She exhibits widely and examples of her natural history illustrations can be seen on the tourist information boards on Pakefield Cliff, Suffolk. Ruth paints in watercolour on paper, vellum and wood. She also creates etchings and works in pen and ink. Ruth is regularly commissioned to decorate harpsichords, for international clients, with flora and fauna using historical painting techniques.

Click on the link to see examples of Ruth's exquisite work: www.ruthwharrier.com

Please bring with you: A range of drawing pencils, sharpener, rubber, drawing pens e.g. Uni pen 0.05, 0.2, 0.5. An A4 sketchbook with smooth cartridge paper suitable for line and wash. tracing paper, watercolours (optional). A camera if you wish.

Teas & coffees will be served on arrival and throughout the day. 

Lunch is available to purchase from the cafe, the current menu can be found here. Alternatively you can bring a packed lunch. 

Please note that your booking is non-refundable and non-transferable and we run all our courses based on a minimum number of participants. You can find our full Terms & Conditions 

If the course you wish to attend is full or you cannot make the date, please let us know so that we can register your interest and let you know of opportunities planned for the future. You can contact us on: events@suffolkwildlifetrust.org or Tel: 01473 890 089.

If you’d like to purchase a voucher for future courses for yourself or as a gift, you can do so via our online shop