Learn to draw the birds you share your world with — just you, your sketchbook, and a flock of feathery friends. You’ll learn how to sketch and illustrate birds in a way that’s fast, fun, and full of personality.
Winging It is perfect for:
We’ll explore three ways to draw birds- from life, from reference, and from imagination – so you can sketch anywhere, anytime, playing with both realistic and illustrative images.
🪶 Basic bird anatomy made simple – exploring the shapes that make every bird recognizable
🪶 Gesture & posture – capturing movement and personality in a few quick lines
🪶 Drawing from life – tips for sketching fast-moving feathered friends in your backyard
🪶Drawing from reference – how to work from photos without stiffening your style
🪶 Drawing from imagination – creating illustrated birds that blend reality with whimsy
🪶 A sustainable practice – small, enjoyable ways to make bird sketching part of your creative life
By the end, you’ll have your own sketched-out flock: a mix of the real birds you share a home with, and illustrated versions that speak to those around you.
Hi, I’m Jane! Artist, writer, and longtime bird appreciator.
I’m fortunate to live in a little corner of the world where bird life is abundant and I count them amongst my dearest friends.
Sketching and drawing birds is my most favourite thing to do, and I can think of nothing better than sharing that joy. I think of creativity as a way of slowing down and noticing more deeply, and birds have been my favourite teachers in that practice. They’re curious, expressive, and endlessly varied, which makes them wonderful companions for sketching.
My aim with Winging It is to create a space where drawing feels light, free, and accessible – a place where you can explore and enjoy, no matter your level of experience.
We’ll be playing with a variety of mediums- pencil, ink and watercolour- tools that invite looseness, expression, and happy accidents (the best kind of drawing, in my opinion).
✏️ Beginner-friendly pre-recorded lessons (watch anytime)
✏️ Practical demos & exercises for each skill
✏️ Optional sharing space to post your birds and cheer on fellow sketchers (and ask questions if you need to)
Time commitment:
You can complete everything in under 2 hours total, or follow the 4-week flight plan (30 mins a week) for a slower pace.
Lifetime access means you can revisit the lessons as often as you like.
🐦 Early Bird Special — $47 USD
Available until Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm NZST (Price then increases to $67 USD)
🦜 Full course unlocks on Monday, September 8, 2025 NZST
🪶 Lifetime access to all videos
Everything unlocks Sept 8, 2025. You’ll receive an email with your login.
Yes. Follow the mini-course path (~1 hr 45 mins) or spread it over the 4-week “flight plan” (30 mins/week).
HB Pencil, coloured pencils, a pen (fine liner or brush pen), watercolours (optional), paper or a sketchbook. That’s it.
Absolutely. I keep it simple, playful, and practical. No prior drawing experience needed.
Yes- you have lifetime access to all recordings and downloads.
Come join me and we can delight in birds together!
