A year-long journey of wonder.
Create a body of work and a deep connection to the wild in this, gentle, inspiring and compassionate sketchbook course. 52 beautiful wild beings, 52 curious and calm lessons, 52 pages of your sketchbook filled.
Do you remember your wildness?
This class is for all creatives.
One lesson, one wild being, every week for a year.
I will walk you through each page and reference step by step, spend time talking about process, persistence and patience, and guide you through connecting to your creativity and your wild kin.
This is a gentle invitation to develop your drawing and observation skills, as well as become entranced by detail, explore sketching, and play with coloured pencil in a calm and inspired way.
It is for anyone with a sense of adventure and a willingness to get curious and play.
All you need is:
A sketchbook
+
A pencil.
That’s it. Truly.
The supplies are not what makes the magic, that, dear one comes from you.
Create, breathe, and connect with the wild
Absorbing ourselves in the study of our non-human kin fosters a deep connection with the magic of the everyday.
We often take for granted the enchanting intricacy of the creatures we see around us.
The class is an opportunity to sit, breathe, and connect with 52 wild beings - and have fun in the process!
Develop your observation and drawing skills, embrace the challenges and joys of being a creative, and connect on a deep level to the wild around us (and our own wild heart). Be inspired by, learn from and honour 52 wild beings over a year, one a week.
Drawn to Wild is a beautiful and gentle way to open the door to further inspiration, to set your dreams alight, and to be reminded that not only is there magic all around you, but that
you too, dear one, are magic.
A year long journey of curiosity and compassion. Create a body of work by filling a sketchbook - 52 realistic wildlife portraits, one lesson per week for a whole year. Work at a gentle pace to grow your skills through consistent practice. Gentle, compassionate, but comprehensive guidance, and endless inspiration to unleash your creative freedom.
Gentle Guided play, while learning
What’s inside
Fifty-two sketchbook lessons
Built one week at a time over 2024.
Real time lessons to gently guide and encourage
Comprehensive instruction, and a
downloadable workbook.
Fifty-two projects
Over 55 hours of real time videos with complete, comprehensive instruction
Comprehensive downloadable eBook and Creative Guide workbook with supporting content, plus prompts designed to empower your creative growth and resilience
Community
Curated reference collection
Lifetime access
Videos and coursework are best viewed on a desktop, laptop, or large tablet
Kind words from students
SO INSPIRING
“Natalie’s lessons are always so inspiring! I have taken all three of her online courses, and even signed up for Patreon! I just love how she approaches art, the curiosity, myths, stories! I love her calm teaching method, and I love hearing all the birds in the background, so beautiful!!”
— Analeise
I TOTALLY RECOMMEND THIS!
“Enchanting! I am carried away to another world, and it is beautiful! I love everything about Natalie’s lessons, they are filled with so much information, she is so clear with her direction and encouragement, and I felt so calm and like I achieved so much by the end! I loved this class and you will too!”
— Micah
QUIET, ALMOST ZEN TEACHING
“Natalie’s teaching is quiet and meditative, her voice is so calming, it is almost a zen experience!! I was able to feel supported in trying things I thought I would never be able to do, and I came away with a piece of art I am so proud of!”
— Nicholle
Start any time
Take lesson one to learn the basics, then dive in!
You will receive a new email each week to remind you to log into the class and access your lesson. All you need to do is show up for the self care practice that this is, and have compassionate courage to keep going.
A year long journey of curiosity and compassion. Create a body of work by filling a sketchbook - 52 realistic wildlife portraits, one lesson per week for a whole year. Work at a gentle pace to grow your skills through consistent practice. Gentle, compassionate, but comprehensive guidance, and endless inspiration to unleash your creative freedom.
TAKE YOUR TIME.
Move gently and slowly, breathe deeply, and embrace the joy of showing up to your creativity.
Slow and steady does it - we don’t let overwhelm steal our joy here.
Progress happens in increments, even the smallest ones (in fact, particularly the small and consistent ones) and over the year that one hour a week will be an exponential accelerant to your artistic development.
This should feel like a coming home for you,
not an exam you have to cram for.
BE PRESENT.
There is no behind (or forwards or sideways).
There is the pace of you and your humanity - and that is for you alone, and not to be compared to others.
Dip in and out of the content at your own pace and remember, we aren’t all receptive to the same information at the same time.
Here, we are calm, courageous and curious, we move gently and with loving kindness, and we celebrate our creativity.
Does your wild heart crave?
Crave to create? Crave to connect to the wild beings we share this wild world with? Crave to find a calm and curious creative practice that inspires and nurtures?
Do you remember your wildness?
Unfurl your wings here, beloved, you are home.
Frequently asked questions
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Absolutely not! If you can hold a pencil and have access to paper, this class is for your wild heart
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Certainly! If you could also credit me as inspiring your creation, and tag me so that I can cheer you on, that would be wonderful!
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The nature of this course means that all content is accessible immediately. While I wouldn’t want you to be unhappy, I cannot offer a refund on these courses. Contact me so we can chat about how to support you best.
Creating is a meditative, intentional, compassionate practice.
deliberate > quiet > nurturing
I want you to look at my art and feel like it tells a part of your story.
For each whispy mark to enchant your heart and mind as though it was made to ignite your senses…
Invoking a moment of peace and connection with something powerful, empowering, and worth pursuing.
invite wonder + curiosity
