Description of the morning
The first part of the morning will begin with a guided tour of the garden, during which a guide will accompany us on a journey of discovery through the history and typical environments of the Karst.
It will be an opportunity to observe the local flora and fauna up close and learn about the unique features of this extraordinary landscape. At this stage, we will be invited to observe and listen carefully, and then choose the subjects we wish to represent in our small fold-out booklet. The first drawing exercises will be led by illustrator Elena Perco and will aim to train our observation and synthesis skills. In particular, we will focus on learning how to make quick sketches, a fundamental exercise for quickly expressing our impressions. Other exercises, on the other hand, will focus on training clarity and precision in drawing. Finally, we will explore some examples of fold-out booklets and understand how to design and create our own quickly and creatively. The booklets will be created using the sketching technique. Sketching is a form of art often practised outdoors that focuses on creating sketches or drafts, usually quick and spontaneous, that capture an idea or scene immediately. It can be done with different tools. These sketches, although simple and not always finished, can have a strong visual impact and are an important part of the process. No particular requirements are needed, other than an exploratory approach to the visible and invisible.
**ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION**
Date: 28 September
Time: 9.30am-1pm
Meeting place: Carsiana Botanical Garden
Recommended age: 15 years and older
Participation fee: free thanks to the contribution of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region
**Materials provided**
- > rigid support
- > mini set with WATERCOLOURS, BRUSH and PALETTE
- > water container
- > PENCIL and ERASER
- > 1 SHEET FOR THE BOOKLET
**Materials to bring:**
you can bring any “quick” technique to create the booklet, for example coloured pencils, felt-tip pens, pens, oil or wax crayons... tempera, charcoal) and any other materials you deem necessary
- > bring extra sheets of paper for preparatory sketches and colour tests
- > Paper tape
- > Water bottle
- > Small stool to sit on
- > We recommend wearing clothing suitable for the outdoors, depending on the season and weather conditions.