Nature Journaling with Deborah Shaw

Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach

Nature journaling invites us to slow down, pay attention, and really see the
natural world around us.

Join internationally recognized botanical artist and scientific illustrator
Deborah Shaw for a hands-on exploration of nature journaling.
Participants will learn a variety of techniques for observing and recording
the natural world, including drawing, perspective “tricks,” diagrams, and
other ways to capture observations, questions, and discoveries.

We’ll spend time both outdoors on the ENC grounds and indoors as Deb shares
practical, approachable techniques for developing a nature journaling
practice of your own.

No art or nature journaling experience is necessary.
This workshop is about observation and curiosity—not creating a perfect
drawing.

About Deborah Shaw

Deborah Shaw is an internationally exhibited botanical artist, scientific illustrator, designer, and educator. She holds a degree in fine art from Pomona College, where she also studied botany and California native flora.
Deb has taught botanical art throughout the United States and internationally,
and her work is held in collections including the Hunt Institute for Botanical
Documentation at Carnegie Mellon University and the Botanical Collections at
The Huntington.