Before a longer drawing session, spend five minutes warming up by drawing simple objects.
Find a spot with plenty of movement to sketch, such as a bird feeder.
Choose three different leaves from the ground and observe their differences in shape, size, texture and colour.
Start with a finished contour drawing of your subject, then spend up to fifteen minutes at first, though it can be anywhere from ten minutes to ten hours, building it up with more detail.
Find a sunny spot outdoors, or a strong light source indoors, and set up a flat surface to work on.
Sit at your sit spot for at least ten minutes, using all of your senses to notice what is happening around you.
Choose a tree to focus on, either one you know well or one you would like to learn more about.
Give each learner a journal along with writing and drawing materials.
Find a comfortable spot outside and focus on one sense at a time.
Venture into a wild space and find a track you do not immediately recognise.