Draw Summer Camp: Nature Sketchbook Ages 11-14

In this summer camp, young artists will explore the beauty of nature through careful observation and creative sketchbook journaling. Using pencil, colored pencil, and marker, students will draw plants, animals, and natural textures while learning techniques for shading, layering color, and creating realistic detail. Campers will practice close looking, experiment with mark-making, and develop confidence in recording what they see. By the end of camp, each student will have a personalized nature sketchbook filled with studies, notes, and artistic discoveries inspired by the world around them.

Educator: Hannah Kuplack

Hannah is an independent artist, small business owner and an Art Educator for the Kaukauna Area School District. She has a Bachelor of Fine arts with an emphasis in figure drawing and art metals from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Her current focus is botanical illustrations combined with contrasting geometric shapes. Her philosophy is that art is an intrinsically natural human experience whether a creator, explorer or observer. The creation or enjoyment of art plays an important part in the mental and emotional wellness of our communities. Her art is inspired by the contrast of our experience of nature (represented by the botanicals in her art) and the restrictions in society(represented by the geometric shapes in her art). Her goal is to spread beauty and the joy of art making in her community.