Wild Life Drawing Recording: Sloths (live)

Join us for this online class from last summer, with our furry friends over in Costa Rica. We catch up with the team over at Jaguar Rescue Centre who are always busy rescuing, nurturing and releasing lots of native wildlife. We will spend a big chunk of the class cooing over the latest group of baby sloths, and sketch them as they pootle about their play area. Then we will take a tour of the sanctuary, to meet some of the latest additions- like perky possums and tiny tamanduas. 

Costa Rica is home to two of the six species of sloth: the Brown Throated Three-Fingered sloth, and the Hoffman’s Two-Fingered sloth. Jaguar Rescue Centre takes in more than 300 sloths each year, many of those being orphaned babies. From rescue to release, a young sloth stays at the centre for up to two years, until they are ready to be released back to the wild. In this time, the youngsters develop together and learn the skills needed for them to have a great chance at survival. 

The class with be led by nature illustrator Jennie Webber, who will begin with her top animal drawing tips. We will be drawing the animals as they move about freely, so Jennie will provide plenty of advice on sketching moving models. We will be shown around by the lovely Luis and Noelia, whose dedication and passion for wildlife know no bounds. While we sketch, you’ll hear all about the animals and the sanctuary, and what it’s like being on the front line of animal rescue. 

The basic materials you need to take part are paper, a pencil, eraser and sharpener, but of course you are more than welcome to work in whatever materials you enjoy or have to hand. Feel free to get creative!

After purchasing this recording you will receive instructions, the reference images and the video of the full class that you can watch it back as many times as you like.

25% of this recording sale will be donated to Jaguar Rescue Centre.