Diary of Nature II

Workshop - Colors, Fables, and Forms

At the beginning, Johanna Almásy shows how to engage with nature - with attention and focus. We are guided from the hustle and bustle of everyday life into tranquility and receive initial impulses for sketching nature in the form of a journal.

Then, Friedrich Schnalzer takes us into a musically accompanied fable world around Bernstein Castle. We then immerse ourselves in the silence of the castle garden. Each participant begins their own nature journal. For one hour, we will draw, note, and collect in the castle garden. What is seen, what is heard, what may only be felt. The nature journal grows page by page, like a walk without a destination.

At the end, we come together again. Those who wish can share something from their own nature journal over tea and pastries. Those seeking tranquility can stay longer and continue sketching.

About the course leaders:
Friedrich Schnalzer lives as a freelance artist in Lockenhaus. He is a musician, author, juggler, and storyteller. Johanna Almásy is a self-employed biologist, nature educator, cake baker at Bernstein Castle, and illustrator.

Price per person: € 45,-
What to bring: a blank, unlined notebook (size A5) and drawing tools* of your choice, as well as comfortable clothing.

This event will be postponed to June 27, 2026, in case of rain.
*For last-minute participants, we have a supply of notebooks and drawing tools on site.