Learning to See (with Ruskin) online sessions 2025/6

A series of nine sessions, recorded online between September 2025 and May 2026, inspired by John Ruskin's The Elements of Drawing.

What happens when we pause long enough to truly see the world around us?

This monthly workshop series, from September 2025 to May 2026, was an invitation to slow down and look closely—at leaf and lichen, cloud and stone, light and shadow. Guided by the spirit of John Ruskin and his belief that learning to draw is above all a way of learning to see, Learning to See offered a welcoming space for anyone, regardless of skill level, to deepen their connection to the natural world through careful observation and creative practice.

Artist, writer and Guild Companion Kateri Ewing opened the series in September and October, setting the tone for an experience rooted in reverence, presence, and accessibility. Artists and Guild Companions Julian Perry and Doris Rohr were also guest session leaders in the series.

The videos below are unedited recordings of the sessions, including comments, discussions, and the occasional diversion, that took place among the participants.

SESSION 1 - with Kateri Ewing

SESSION 2 - with Kateri Ewing

SESSION 3 -  a shared drawing exercise, introduced by Rachel Dickinson, focused on a piece of dropped cloth.

SESSION 4 - with Kateri Ewing

SESSION 5 - with Doris Rohr

SESSION 6 - with Kateri Ewing

SESSION 7 - a shared drawing session focused on shells

SESSION 8 - with Doris Rohr

SESSION 9 - VIDEO RECORDING COMING SOON