Hike, Shoot, Sketch is a hands-on workshop designed to help participants slow down, observe, and engage deeply with the world around them. It begins with a gentle hike, during which attendees learn simple, practical techniques for capturing beautiful, well-composed images using just a smartphone. No fancy equipment or prior experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
From there, the focus shifts to translating those captured moments into sketches. Participants are guided through easy, approachable methods for moving from photo to page, discovering how drawing can enhance observation, deepen reflection, and bring their unique perspective to life. Whether new to sketching or looking to reconnect with a creative practice, this workshop offers a welcoming space to play, experiment, and grow. Attendees will leave with a fresh perspective, new creative tools, and a collection of snapshots—and sketches—of inspiration.
Bio:
Beth is a multi-disciplinary artist with a sixteen year long history in arts education. After six years of teaching visual art, photography, graphic design, and technical theatre at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee school, Beth joined the Hambidge staff as the Office & Residency Manager. She lives in Otto, North Carolina with her husband and three children and loves to squirrel away hours to paint, draw, make music, write, and move around in nature.
All experience levels are welcome.
ELIGIBILTY: Your primary address must be in Rabun County in order to attend this workshop for free. Upon arriving, you will be asked to show ID with your address.
Space is limited to 8 participants.
Each participant must register separately.
Open to local creatives over the age of 12.
Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult. Minors will not be asked for ID; only adults.
This workshop is offered for free only to members of our Rabun County community. If you don’t live in Rabun County but would like to attend a community workshop, email the Hambidge Office at office@hambidge.org.
Our free Community Workshops are supported in part by the Lake Rabun Foundation.