Discover and Sketch Seashells

Watch the Welcome Video!


WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS COURSE

  • My favorite techniques for sketching seashells.
  • The anatomy of seashells to notice in order to draw them with more ease and confidence.
  • Characteristics of 24 families of common marine molluscs of the world to help you identify those you find while beachcombing.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE

  • A 9-page downloadable guide to the anatomy of seashells and summaries of 24 large, global families of marine snails.
  • High-resolution downloadable images of seashells for sketching practice.
  • Easy-to-follow step-by-step video tutorials on techniques for drawing seashells.
  • A list of references to learn much more about seashells and the marine gastropods that inhabit them.
  • Bonus workshops on related molluscs including land snails and sea slugs.


Handouts on Seashell Anatomy and Common Families


Downloadable High-resolution Seashell Images

Check out the course curriculum and free previews

Sample demonstration

Check out this time-lapse version of a demonstration inside the course.


STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

"Thank you so much for such a fun class. Very enjoyable. You are a beautiful artist, What a great teacher. I can actually draw!"

-Nancy Hocheder

"Thank you for this class. I think there is a universal love of shells. It will be great to learn more about them."

-Jay Leighton

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Hi, I'm Christine Elder; your instructor for this course on sketching and identifying seashells. This course grew out of the popularity of an online workshop I taught so I decided to expand it into a course.

I'm always loved the marine environment. While earning my bachelor's degree in biology I focused on marine biology subjects and deepened my studies with internships at the Marine Mammal Center and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. After receiving my master's degree I worked at Moss Landing Marine Lab in the invertebrate department then taught marine biology as a high school and college biology instructor. I've traveled extensively around the world where I've snorkeled and SCUBA dived in the Pacific, Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Celebes Sea.

I look forward to sharing my love and fascination for seashells with you!


BONUS WORKSHOP ON SEA SLUGS


BONUS WORKSHOP ON LAND SNAILS


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
I would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact me ([email protected]) in the first 14 days and I'll give you a full refund.

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