October 15, 2026 | 3 – 5 p.m. | Register here
In this guided workshop, attendees will immerse themselves in nature observation, learn to listen to the voices that manifest internally and externally, and use visual tools and/or the written word to record and process their findings. Artist-in-residence, Simone Martin-Newberry, will share how connecting to the natural world has influenced her practice.
Attendees are encouraged to bring familiar materials to use for journaling, sketching, mark making, etc. Basic writing and art making materials will be provided.
About the Instructor:
Simone Martin-Newberry (She/Her) – Los Angeles, CA
Simone Martin-Newberry is an illustrator and essayist who centers black and bodies of color within color-rich environments and histories. Her work has been commissioned and featured by The New York Times, Emergence Magazine, Chronicle Books, Waxwing Journal, and many others. Originally from Los Angeles, she currently works and lives on the road.
