Art & Nature Masterclass

Immerse yourself in Zambia’s breathtaking landscapes with a unique blend of birding, nature, and art.

Person hiking on a forest trail surrounded by dense greenery and large twisted vines.

This one or two-day masterclass combines guided nature walks and expert birding with a hands-on painting session designed to refine your observation skills.

Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, Leslie will teach you how to sketch and paint birds and wildlife using pencil, watercolour, and acrylic techniques, guiding you to capture intricate details and develop your own artistic style.

Suitable for all levels of birding and artistic skill, this experience enhances both your artistic technique and appreciation of nature.

Perfect for solo travelers or small groups, with all materials, food, refreshments, and accommodation provided.

Just bring your creativity and a sense of adventure!

WORKSHOPS

Outdoor art setup with a folding chair and easel holding a painting under a canopy in a forested area.
Group of people hiking through a grassy forest under a clear blue sky.
Pencil sketch of three meerkats with a shaded background.
A person sitting in a chair on the roof of a parked blue SUV, painting a scene outdoors with a rural background.
Painting of a butterfly on yellow flowers
Person holding paintbrushes while working on a watercolor painting outdoors.
Pencil sketch of a bird of prey with detailed feathers and wings in mid-flight.
Painting of an owl peering through dense foliage with a green background.
Sketches of toucans with detailed beaks on a drawing paper.
Outdoor camping setup with a green canopy tent, folding chairs, and a table, surrounded by a grassy woodland area.
Sketch of hawks flying and detailed hawk head studies
Outdoor painting setup with an easel holding a canvas, a folding chair, and a table with paint palette, set in a forested area.
Sketch of a hand with long, claw-like fingers
Painting of a duck swimming in water, with ripples around it.
Pencil drawing of African wild dogs resting on the ground.
Artist's palette with mixed paint colors, paintbrush, and paint tubes in a wooden drawer.
Outdoor picnic table with blue patterned tablecloth, plates, bowls of salad, pastries, and cutlery, set between two large trees in a field.
Nature landscape with rocks, greenery, and distant mountains.
Outdoor painting setup with watercolor artwork on a wooden board, surrounded by paints and brushes on a camping chair in a forest setting.
Pencil sketch of two birds perching on a branch
Painting of an owl with orange and brown feathers, surrounded by green foliage.
Pencil drawing of a bird with open beak
Various artist paintbrushes with wooden handles standing upright.
Pencil sketch of two elephants under trees and three deer-like animals in the foreground.
Colorful bird in flight against a dark background
Pencil drawing of a cute animal resembling a capybara, with detailed texture and shading, looking forward on a textured surface.