The Nature Sketchbook: A Multi-Day Workshop

April 6-9, 2025
Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Monastery Gallery of Art’s surroundings as we fill a sketchbook with art and observations over four days. This class welcomes artists of all levels, from beginners to experts. We’ll engage in drawing, painting, and collage both “en plein air” and in a classroom setting. Explore color studies, object sketches, nature scenes, and abstracts. All are encouraged to join, regardless of drawing experience. Guests will arrive at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, and depart by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9.

For more details and pricing, visit www.monasterygallery.art/balzer.html.

This retreat is sponsored by The Monastery Gallery of Art.

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Presenter Profile

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a printmaker, painter, and collage artist. Her artwork explores high-contrast visual relationships, skating along the boundaries of aesthetic cacophony. Julie employs painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, fiber arts, and craft techniques to explore visual relationships. She has had artwork and articles published in multiple magazines and books, including her book, “Carve Stamp Play.” Her artwork has appeared on the covers of Cloth Paper Scissors and I Heart Paper magazines. Julie has appeared on multiple TV shows as a guest and host, demonstrating art supplies and techniques. You can purchase the stamps she designs through Art Foamies and the stencils she designs through The Crafter’s Workshop. Julie has taught thousands of students online and in-person across the world. Find out more at www.juliebalzer.com.

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