SPP Workshops are starting back up in facilities after a hiatus, and we couldn’t be more excited! Recently SPP kicked off this initiative by hosting its first workshop since pre-pandemic at Washington Corrections Center for Women. 

The Introduction to Nature Drawing Workshop was a huge hit! Drawing from her background in scientific illustration, SPP Coordinator and artist Anneke Wilder led the workshop. Students learned about the history of nature drawing and illustration as well as some drawing tips and tricks. The second half of the workshop the students spent some time sketching from books or specimen that were brought in. Some SPP staff even joined in on the fun! 

We’re looking forward to bringing in more experts and educators that offer unique learning experiences to incarcerated students. 

Kelli Buggs Jones draws a few different specimen. Photo by Emily Passarelli. 

A student sketches a cedar frond. Photo by Emily Passarelli.  

Tatiana Baker shows off her drawing of a flower. Photo by Emily Passarelli.

SPP Coordinator and workshop host Anneke Wilder gives Michelle Gabel some tips on shading. Photo by Emily Passarelli.

Students got to choose from a variety of specimen for drawing subjects. Photo by Emily Passarelli.

Student Michelle Nichols and SPP Coordinator Laureen Dulo use images from books as references. Photo by Emily Passarelli.