Cypress Wetlands Trail Discovery Walk

Date:  Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Time:  10:30 am – 2:00 pm (ish)
Location: Cypress Wetlands Trail
1700 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC

Fee:  $75

Rain Date:  Wednesday, March 22 / same time Workshop capped at 8 participants. 

Registration closes: midnight March 13th

Skill Level

I welcome all levels of experience. Nature Journaling is food for the soul and quite different from studio painting. If you are familiar with plein air painting, this experience will widen your understanding of the landscape you love to paint. Newbies, don’t be shy. You will create journal pages that show your love for Nature – all you need is the desire to do so.

nature journal page with in and watercolor sketches of cypress trees by pam johnson brickell

In Review: A beautiful crisp day to sketch!

Overview:

This Lowcountry Field Trip explores the Port Royal Cypress Wetlands. Participants receive group and one-on-one instruction featuring Pam’s Sketch Note technique. As we meander down the trail, frequent stops are made to look, listen and capture the wonders observed in our journals. There is no shortage of discoveries to record. Wading birds, native plants and the ever graceful cypress trees are just some of delights to experience.

Park along Paris Avenue.  The Cypress Wetlands Trail is very close to the intersection of Paris Avenue and Ribaut Road.  We will meet at the amphitheater seating at the head of the trail, parallel to Paris Avenue.

Suggested Supplies

  • Your favorite journal suitable for light watercolor washes – suggest it be no larger than 9×12
  • Mechanical pencil – suggest 7 or 9mm lead as it breaks less.
  • Waterproof pen – suggest Micron, Faber Castell Pitt or Sharpie fine point
  • Travel set of watercolors or watercolor pencils
  • Waterbrush – Pam likes Pentel and Niji brands
  • Paper toweling or rag to wipe brush on
  • Convenient easy to carry bag or backpack
  • Camp stool
  • A lap desk that you can easily
  • BYO Lunch and water/drink (carry in / carry out)
  • Dress for weather and wear closed-toe shoes
  • Bug spray / hat / sunscreen

More About Supplies

Upon registration you’ll receive a list of Pam’s favorite supplies for Nature Journaling and a link to a video that gives multiple options for a lap desk. There are links to supplies, should you need round out your sketching kit.

Printable PDF

For the class syllabus and suggestions on what to bring, click here.

Terms & Conditions

Registration is your commitment to attend. 
No refunds given unless Pam cancels the workshop.

pencil and watercolor sketch of birds at cypress wetlands in port royal by pam johnson brickell

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