Diary of Nature III

Workshop - Feelers, Springs, and Paper

At the beginning, Johanna Almásy shows how to engage with nature - with attention and focus. We arrive from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and sharpen our gaze for the small wonders. Observing nature accompanies us into tranquility. The course leader provides an overview of insect anatomy. A collection of animals and plants from the castle garden serves as a template for practicing the drawing of anatomical details. Then we immerse ourselves in the silence of the castle garden. Each participant begins their own nature journal. For an hour, we draw, take notes, 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. Anyone seeking peace can stay and continue sketching.

About the course leader:
Johanna Almásy is a freelance biologist, nature educator, illustrator, and cake baker at Castle Bernstein.

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

This event will be postponed to September 18, 2026, in case of rain.
*For last-minute participants, we have a supply of notebooks and drawing tools available on-site.