Join Michelle Antonisse and "Into the Field" for a workshop combining nature journaling practice with tide pooling exploration. We will learn about ways to deepen our experience with the natural world through close looking, conversation, research techniques, writing, and sketching. Beginning on land, we will explore the rich ecosystem of an ancient Monterey Pine grove before going "into the tides" to meet sea stars, limpets, crabs, barnacles and more.
Participants are invited to stay in shared, cozy cabins, complete with warm showers. In the morning, you will wake to see families of deer tiptoeing through dappled sunlight and hear sea lions barking over softly crashing waves.
This is a unique opportunity to have a short, otherworldly adventure in a nearby, often covered universe. We will draw, talk, look closely, hang out by a cozy fire and meet tons of nonhuman characters. As with all journeys into the wild, you may expect to return to your daily life with a shifted perspective and a wealth of new knowledge.
Michelle Antonisse is the Manager of Pedagogy and Practice at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). She has also taught at Angels Gate Cultural Center, the Norton Simon Museum, Los Angeles Public Libraries, The National Children's Museum, Honduras Children, and Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies. She is also a certified California Naturalist and Artist in Residence at Camp Ocean Pines. Her own art deals with the human relationship to “nature”, the process of creating narratives and ways of understanding nonhuman stories through a human lens.
No experience as an artist or naturalist is necessary. A required materials list will be sent out to registered participants.
Tide pooling, or exploring tide pools, involves traversing slick and uneven terrain on foot. If you have mobility difficulties this workshop may be challenging.
Workshop Rates:
On-site lodging - $479 plan includes lodging for 2 nights, 6 meals and all instruction
Off-site lodging - $429 plan includes 6 meals and all instruction
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required and the balance is due at least 30 days (12/31/2025) prior to the workshop. No refunds are available after 12/31/2025. Participants are welcome and encouraged to protect their purchase through travel insurance. Camp has vetted multiple companies to choose the best option for you. To learn more and purchase travel insurance, please follow this link: https://atc.tripassure.com/main/. This is not a requirement for attendance.
For any questions about the event, schedule, and content:
Contact Michelle at michelleantonisse@gmail.com
For questions about Camp Ocean Pines or registration assistance:
Contact our team at workshops@campoceanpines.org or 805-927-0254