Nature journalling for wellbeing

The Salisbury Museum is hosting a nature journalling workshop on Wednesday 11 November, led by artist James Aldridge. It runs from 10am to 3pm in The Studio, and the whole day is about designing and making your own nature journal from scratch.

There's a bit of history behind it, too. The session draws on the work of artists and scientists from throughout history, so you're not just doodling — you're working in a long tradition of people recording the natural world. The first half takes you outdoors into the local environment to collect natural materials, and the second half is about recording those finds in your journal, experimenting with a range of different media as you go. You'll leave with a journal you've built yourself, filled with things you've actually found around the city.

One of the best things is that you don't need any previous experience to join in. All the materials are provided, so you just need to turn up. The course is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which is worth keeping in mind if you're wondering why it's running as part of the museum's wider programme.

It's a full day, 10am to 3pm, and costs £25 for members and £30 for non-members. Just a heads-up: lunch isn't included, so you'll want to bring something along to keep you going through the afternoon.