John Muir Laws
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John Muir Laws is a naturalist, artist, and educator who has dedicated his work to connecting people to nature through art and science. Posts on art, drawing, sketching, birds, nature, stewardship, conservation, and environmental education.
John Muir Laws
6d ago
This week, the Nature Journal Educator’s Forum welcomes educator Steph Sedgwick, who teaches online to students all across British Columbia, Canada. She is creating an astronomy program with a strong nature journal component for her grade 12 students. Because this program is taught asynchronously, students won’t always have a chance to meet and talk together
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John Muir Laws
1M ago
How do we draw and paint things that are black and white? Let’s explore techniques with watercolor and pencil. (Class session 2 Nov. 2023)
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John Muir Laws
1M ago
John Muir Laws, Jess Sorrentino of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, and Marcia Sivek of the Cheetah Conservation Fund and the BeProvided Conservation Radio Podcast discuss current efforts in Cheetah conservation and what we can do to help the species. (Class of Dec. 4th, 2023) Explore aspects of the cheetah’s anatomy, structure, and patterns to draw
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John Muir Laws
1M ago
Recorded on Thursday, February 1, 2024 Did you know that your power of observation is not a static trait but a skill you can develop? How can you get more out of every nature ramble? Developments in neuropsychology have increased our understanding of the brain and how you can train yourself to see more and
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John Muir Laws
1M ago
Join me as I create an illustration (or two) for the next edition of The Laws Guide to Sierra Birds. In this class, I will create a finished bird illustration for my upcoming book, demonstrate the use of transfer paper, and combine colored pencil and watercolor techniques. (Class of Feb. 8th 2024)
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John Muir Laws
1M ago
How do we facilitate students sharing their work? How do we give feedback to students’ art? Join this discussion about tools, techniques, and wisdom to keep in mind when you are facilitating and giving feedback to students sharing their journals and/or artwork. (Class from Feb. 7, 2024) To skip announcements, please jump to 11:11 To
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John Muir Laws
1M ago
Learn all about Snowy Plover life and conservation with Point Blue Conservation Science and learn tips to draw them in the field. Join John Muir Laws (Jack) and special guest Kriss Neuman, Principal Ecologist in the Pacific Coast and Central Valley Group at Point Blue, who has worked to protect Snowy Plovers since 1966. (Class
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John Muir Laws
5M ago
Live online class hosted by the Wild Wonder Foundation. Saturday, November 11, 10am-12:00pm Pacific Time. Registration required. $25+ suggested donation to support food security at Amani Children’s Home. Oh My Gourd-ness! Let’s celebrate the harvest season with a class on drawing and painting “gourd”-geous gourds in your nature journal. In this 2-hour live online class,
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John Muir Laws
5M ago
Live online class hosted by the Wild Wonder Foundation Sunday, October 29, 10am-12:00pm Pacific Time$25 Suggested Donation. Registration Required. Join me for this fun, engaging, and empowering class on drawing and painting “happy little trees” in your nature journal—in honor of Bob Ross’ birthday (he would have been 81 on Oct 29). In this 2-hour
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John Muir Laws
6M ago
I had an opportunity to meet Henry for Briarwood School, a school in Texas for kids like me. My interviewer, Henry did a fantastic job of handling the interview. Well done Henry. I hope you enjoy our discussion about dyslexia and more.
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