July 17, 2026 | Noticing: Building Observational Capacity by Drawing Native Plants along the Oldman River
This workshop introduces a series of observation exercises designed to help participants slow down and look closely at the prairie landscape.
Rather than focusing on drawing skill or finished artwork, this workshop uses drawing as a tool for attention. Participants will practice noticing patterns, movement, and relationships along the Oldman River.
Learning to notice is one of the most accessible ways we can begin participating in land stewardship, because we can’t advocate for landscapes and species we haven’t taken the time to get to know.
Through a sequence of guided exercises, we’ll explore ways of recording what we see without worrying about accuracy or perfection. The goal is not to make a “good drawing,” but to build the habit of looking more carefully- a practice you can take with you into your daily life.
No drawing experience is required. Feel free to bring your own drawing tools if you have favorites, otherwise materials will be available for everyone to use.
Please dress for the weather! Wear a hat, bring a water bottle, bug spray, sunscreen, and whatever else you need to stay comfortable in the out-of-doors!
1–3 PM | 14+ welcome | registration required | $25.00 / person | Meet at Fort Whoop-Up
About Geneva Haley
Geneva Haley is an artist and tattooer who hails from the middle of nowhere Alberta, Canada. She credits her rural roots as a key influence in her contemporary work. She studied at the Alberta College of Art and Design, completing her Bachelor of Design in Illustration in 2016. Geneva was a full-time illustrator for 4 years before she began her tattoo apprenticeship, this allowed her a lot of real world experience to develop her craft, distinct style, and professionalism with all things creative.
Geneva has a never-ending interest in pushing the genre of western culture into a more inclusive modern context. She specializes in rural imagery, landscape, architecture, music, embroidery, and all things flora and fauna. She believes that getting tattooed can greatly aid in feeling ownership and autonomy over the body, by making it a deeply personalized space. Whether it is something small and silly, or large and life changing: It is her priority and privilege to help her clients evolve into whatever they wish to be.
Her 2019 painting show SCRAPS, is currently on tour across western Canada through the Alberta Foundation For the Arts. When she is not working she can either be found making music, or playing outside.
Pasture Land painting, illustration, other, Instagram
Pasture Land Tattoo on Instagram