INTO THE WOODS

A 3 hour curated Nature Walk (about 1.5 to 2kms) and Nature Journaling Workshop
Priced at INR.2750 Only
Begins at 8am and goes on until 11:00am

Spend a beautiful Saturday walking with us around verdant Cubbon Park, paying attention to the beating hearts of trees. We will learn the names of trees both common and rare, and connect to them through stories, memories and poems. We will look up at waving canopies and observe teeming life, textures and colours of leaves, gnarly barks and soft flowers. As we walk, we will pick up fallen treasures -- leaves, seeds and flowers.

We will learn how to begin a nature journal. We will learn to observe the natural world with curiosity, record observations by using drawn pictures and written words. We will look for wonder and beauty in the natural world, by drawing, asking questions and slowing down.

All you need to bring are sturdy walking shoes, a cap, water, a snack, a sketchbook and any drawing materials you can squish into a handy backpack. You can be an absolute beginner or an experienced artist for this workshop! All you need is a curious mind chockfull of questions!

This workshop is facilitated by Suchi Govindarajan & Kavita Arvind.

Suchi Govindarajan

Suchi Govindarajan is a writer, poet and photographer. Her work has been published in journals, newspapers and anthologies. She is also the author of three wildlife-themed books for children.
A Certified Nature Guide from The Naturalist School, Suchi believes that connecting to nature can make our lives more meaningful.

Kavita Arvind

Kavita Arvind is an artist, illustrator and art & design educator. She has 22 years of experience in teaching people across ages and walks of life to draw, illustrate, observe and find their unique, authentic creative voice. She is a published children’s book illustrator and she loves trees and is completely obsessed with birds!

Who is this for?

Anyone who loves nature and would love to be an explorer of the world!

You have to be older than 16 years to attend this workshop.

You can be at any skill level, an experienced artist or even an absolute beginner to learn to nature journal!

If you are curious and are filled with awe and love for the beauty of nature… this is for you!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Yes! You can be at any level to nature journal. Skill is not important... being observant and curious is important.

  • You have to be older than 16 years of age for this workshop. It will not be suitable for younger children.

    • A handy sketchbook preferably A5 in size

    • Materials that are easy to carry around such as pens, pencils, color pencils, brush pens, markers, crayons.

    • Anything that you are comfortable using.

  • For sure! Especially if you are looking to infuse freshness into your work and other ways of making. And if you love nature, this is a life-skill to learn!

  • Unfortunately there are no refunds for cancellations.

  • Write to us at kavitarvind@gmail.com and suchi.rags@gmail.com