Kim McNett — Naturalist Artist

Workshops and Events

Nature Journaling for Adults

May 17, 2024

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4:00 pm

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6:00 pm

Nature Journaling is a practice of creativity and curiosity that draws from our own experiences in the natural world. Learn beginner-friendly field sketching and recording techniques that will strengthen your observation and appreciation of the natural world. This workshop is outdoors and designed for adult participants. Teens are welcome too! Please meet in the museum’s rear parking lot. Workshops include a blank journal and use of all needed supplies at no extra cost. For additional supplies and activity prompts, Kim's handmade Nature Journal Kits will be available for purchase at the workshop for $40.

Location:
Pratt Museum, Homer AK
REGISTER HERE with the Pratt Museum

Nature Journaling for Kids

May 18, 2024

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1:30 pm

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3:00 pm

Nature Journaling is a practice of creativity and curiosity that draws from our own experiences in the natural world. Learn beginner-friendly field sketching and recording techniques that will strengthen your observation and appreciation of the natural world. This workshop is outdoors and designed for kids ages 7-12. Please meet in the museum’s rear parking lot. Workshops include a blank journal and use of all needed supplies at no extra cost. For additional supplies and activity prompts, Kim's handmade Nature Journal Kits will be available for purchase at the workshop for $40. 

Location:
Pratt Museum, Homer AK
REGISTER HERE with the Pratt Museum

How to Draw Feathers for Kids

FREE!

May 31, 2024

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4:30 pm

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5:30 pm

Join artist Kim McNett in this beginner-friendly workshop where you will learn all about feathers and how to sketch them. Supplies provided. 

Location:
Alaska SeaLife Center classroom, Seward AK
Register for this free event here

How to Draw Feathers for Adults

FREE!

May 31, 2024

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6:30 pm

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8:00 pm

Join artist Kim McNett in this beginner-friendly workshop where you will learn all about feathers and how to sketch them. Supplies provided. 

Location:
Alaska SeaLife Center classroom, Seward AK
Register for this free event here

Nature Journaling Alaskan Sealife

June 4, 2024

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4:00 pm

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8:00 pm

Dive into deeper understanding of marine life with artist Kim McNett. Learn beginner-friendly techniques for drawing marine invertebrates, fish, marine mammals and seabirds and how to document your observations in a nature journal. Then put it to use as we explore the aquarium and sketch animals from real life! This is an adult level class. We will take a break for dinner. Basic supplies provided or bring your own.

Location:
Alaska SeaLife Center classroom and aquarium, Seward, AK
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Sketching Wild Steller Sealions

June 5, 2024

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3:00 pm

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7:00 pm

Join artist Kim McNett and marine mammal biologist Pam Parker for a day of drawing and journaling sea lions in their natural environment from a live remote video camera. Learn about the biology of Steller sea lions and how to document your observations of living mammals in a nature journal. This is an adult level class. We will take a break in the middle of the workshop. Basic supplies provided or bring your own.

Location:
Alaska SeaLife Center
Register Here

Fantastic Fens

Gallery Show

June 7, 2024

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June 29, 2024

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First Friday Opening Reception June 7th 5:00pm-7:00pm

Location:
Kenai Arts Center, Kenai AK

Nature Journaling for Adults

June 8, 2024

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10:00 am

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12:00 pm

Award-winning naturalist, artist, teacher and wilderness guide, Kim McNett teaches nature journaling and visual art to all ages. Nature Journaling is a practice of creativity and curiosity that draws from our own experiences in the natural world. Learn beginner-friendly field sketching and recording techniques that will strengthen your observation and appreciation of the natural world.

Ages 13+

$25

Basic supplies provided or bring your own. Please come prepared to go outside (we will be outside for much of the workshop if the weather allows, otherwise we will spend a short amount of time outside).

Location:
Kenai Arts Center, Kenai AK
Please contact me directly to reserve your spot (contact form can be found at the bottom of the homepage)

Nature Journaling Retreat

August 9, 2024

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August 11, 2024

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Nature Journaling is a practice of creativity and curiosity that draws from our own experiences in the natural world. Join local artist Kim McNett for multi-day immersive workshops and nature exploration at the Peterson Bay Field Station. Learn beginner-friendly field sketching and recording techniques that will strengthen your observation skills. The PBFS is a remote education facility with dock access surrounded by tidepools, beaches and forest trails. Water taxi, meals, comfortable workspaces, basic supplies and yurt stay all included. Nature journaling is a process-based activity - artistic talent is not required. 

Location:
Peterson Bay Field Station, depart from Homer Harbor AK
REGISTER HERE with Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

Mushroom Sketching and Identification for Adults

August 31, 2024

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1:30 pm

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3:30 pm

This workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. This workshop is outdoors and designed for adult participants. Teens are welcome too!

Please meet in the museum’s rear parking lot and dressed to explore.

Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies at no extra cost. For additional supplies and activity prompts, Kim’s handmade Nature Journal Kits will be available for purchase at the workshop for $40.

Location:
Pratt Museum, Homer AK
REGISTER HERE with the Pratt Museum

Mushroom Sketching and Identification for Kids

August 31, 2024

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2:00 pm

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3:30 pm

This workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. This workshop is outdoors and designed for kids ages 7-12.

Please meet in the museum’s rear parking lot and dressed to explore.

Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies at no extra cost. For additional supplies and activity prompts, Kim’s handmade Nature Journal Kits will be available for purchase at the workshop for $40.

Location:
Pratt Museum, Homer AK
REGISTER HERE with the Pratt Museum

Mushroom Sketching and Identification for Adults

September 6, 2024

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1:30 pm

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3:30 pm

This workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. This workshop is outdoors and designed for adult participants. Teens are welcome too!

Please meet in the museum’s rear parking lot and dressed to explore.

Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies at no extra cost. For additional supplies and activity prompts, Kim’s handmade Nature Journal Kits will be available for purchase at the workshop for $40.

Location:
Pratt Museum, Homer AK
REGISTER HERE with the Pratt Museum

Mushroom Sketching and Identification for Kids

September 7, 2024

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2:00 pm

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3:30 pm

This workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. This workshop is outdoors and designed for kids ages 7-12.

Please meet in the museum’s rear parking lot and dressed to explore.

Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies at no extra cost. For additional supplies and activity prompts, Kim’s handmade Nature Journal Kits will be available for purchase at the workshop for $40.

Location:
Pratt Museum, Homer AK
REGISTER HERE with the Pratt Museum