Class Description: 

Discover the beauty of spirals in nature through the fascinating world of snails! In this guided nature journaling demo, students will explore the Fibonacci sequence and the Golden Spiral found throughout creation before creating a beautiful snail journal page.

Together we'll observe the unique features of snails, discuss how their shells protect them, and learn how simple mathematical patterns appear in nature. Students will be guided step by step in sketching, inking, and painting their own snail while practicing observation, shading, and watercolor techniques.

This interdisciplinary class blends nature study, art, and creative journaling, encouraging students to slow down, observe closely, and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

Recommended Supplies: 

Art journal, watercolors, paint brushes, fine liners, pencils

Registration:

For students ages 8-15. Register by midnight on Wednesday, November 4. Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link to access the workshop.

Instructor Bio: 

Hi! My name is Natalie Perry. I’ve had the joy of interning at several Delightful Art retreats, sitting in on some of Courtney Sanford’s incredible classes, subbing in past sessions, and even helping craft lessons for Delightful books. This will be my second year teaching with Courtney, and I’m so grateful to continue being part of such a creative and encouraging community!

I’m newly married and recently moved to Raleigh, where I spend my days both teaching and working at a local coffee shop (fueled by lots of lattes ☕️). Outside of Delightful Art Co., I’ve also worked behind the scenes on creative projects like digital media, merch design, and even set design for community theater.

My teaching and leadership experience is deeply rooted in the performing arts. As the production coordinator and director at Spiritual Twist Productions, I directed plays with casts of up to 40 performers of all ages. I’ve helped bring full musical productions to life collaborating with costumers and set builders, while also leading prayer circles and worship. I love taking on creative challenges, like staging performances in the round to create a more immersive and meaningful audience experience.

In addition to theater, I’ve taught preschool and kindergarten art classes at Kings Town Child Development Center. No matter the setting, I love weaving storytelling, art, and imagination into everything I do, and I can’t wait to bring that same energy into our classroom.

My favorite art mediums are watercolor, acrylics, and graphite pencils. I love exploring each one in different ways and helping students find what they enjoy most.

In my free time, you can usually find me walking my dog, diving into a new craft, reading, or snapping photos.

Also, fair warning: my dog, Pippa, may make a surprise cameo or two during class. She’s cute, curious, and loves to be part of the fun!