Nature Art Workshop
A creative home within Blooming Caravan for nature-based artmaking, seasonal explorations, and Emma’s beloved Nature Journaling Club.
Observing the unique curves and veins that make each oak leaf its own world.
Nature Journaling Club: Twelve Days of Oaks
Online Holiday Edition
Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17 · 2:00–4:00 pm EST (2-hour sessions)
Online via Zoom
$75 + HST — covers all three sessions
About the Series
A spirited, three-week gathering to explore the remarkable world of oaks through creativity, observation, and playful making. Together we’ll open Twelve Oak Windows — small guided prompts that celebrate oak ecology, oak-inspired art, and the cultural stories woven through this keystone species.
“Oaks support more forms of life and more fascinating interactions than any other tree genus in North America.”
“No tree has been more useful to human beings than oak.”
Each week we’ll explore a different oak theme, touching on birds, acorns, buds, bark, insects, and winter shelter. Our two-hour sessions give us time to fill our journals together, share throughout, and enjoy two short oak-stretching breaks.
Optional reading: The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees by Douglas W. Tallamy.
If you’re looking for something more poetic, I also recommend The Oak Papers by James Canton — a moving read full of oak wisdom, written from a UK perspective with less of a naturalist focus.
What Is Nature Journaling?
Nature journalling is a creative way to slow down and pay attention — a blend of observing and capturing through writing, drawing, simple mark-making, and photography. You can journal from a windowsill, backyard, balcony, local park, or any green space near you.
This is a practice grounded in curiosity and gentle noticing, supported by a warm and welcoming group.
Using simple tools to observe an oak up close and estimate its age.
Photo by Wendy Lee, 2025.
What You’ll Need
A simple, accessible setup:
A nature journal
Loose sheets for rough work
Pen and pencil
A few favourite art supplies to add colour
(coloured pencils, markers, or simple watercolours)A clipboard or firm surface so you can journal away from your table
A few fallen oak leaves collected from a nearby oak
You’re encouraged to find any oak species near you to visit during the series.
Twelve Oak Windows
Each week you’ll receive a small four-prompt booklet to inspire you as you complete your Twelve Oak Windows. Think of it as filling a tiny oaky curiosity cabinet — gentle invitations to notice, wonder, and create. Many of these prompts will be explored together during our sessions.
While there is no formal homework, you’re invited to visit a nearby oak between sessions and use the techniques we practise to fill your nature journal at your own pace — even 10–15 minutes a day can deepen your sense of connection.
How to Register
Please complete the short form below to reserve your space.
Once you submit, you’ll receive a confirmation email with meeting details.
Cost
$75 + HST = $84.75 — covers three 2-hour sessions
Payment
To confirm your reservation, payment is due in advance by e-Transfer to Emma Rooney at emma@bloomingcaravan.ca.
A receipt will be emailed once payment is received.
Cancellations & Refunds
Full refunds are available up to 48 hours before the first session. After that, your registration can be transferred to another person.
Registration Form
Your details are private and used only for session communication.
Tips can be added to your e-Transfer payment or offered through Buy Me a Coffee.
Thank you for helping keep Blooming Caravan’s community nature programs blooming in 2025.