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Ali Foxon 💚

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✍️Artist, writer, joy spotter and founder of Green Sketching movement. PhD. FRGS.
🔍Connecting observation, nature, creativity & resilience

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Super proud green sketching has made it onto the front cover of UN Today. I’ll add a link to the (four page!) feature in my stories/media highlights. 💚

#greensketching by @ali_foxon

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I’m delighted to be training a growing network of green sketching ambassadors, here in the UK and overseas.

Check out their wonderful profiles on my website (link in bio) to see if there’s a green sketching ambassador near you.

Together, we’re on a mission to help people of all ages reconnect with nature, creativity and themselves. I think we’d all agree, it’s a joy and privilege to help so many people see nature with fresh eyes. 💚🌍✍️

If you’re passionate about art, nature and wellbeing and are interested in becoming a green sketching ambassador, DM me for further details. I’d love to hear from you!

#greensketching #greensketchingambassador #natureconnectedness #natureconnection #connectingwithnature #noticingnature #naturesketching #naturejournaling #urbansketchers #unplug #workthatreconnects #dowhatyoulove by @ali_foxon

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As far as I’m aware, AI can’t do this yet! 🍀💚👀 by @ali_foxon

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Autumn Green Sketching Session in Whitewebbs Park - the Guardians of Whitewebbs' fifth event with Sharon Drew 🌱🎨

We are so excited to announce that artist Sharon Drew will be hosting another free sketching with us in Whitewebbs Park on Saturday, 24th October 2026, from 11:00AM-12:30PM.

🎫 Please book your FREE tickets via the link in our bio (there are only a limited number).

Our last four sessions together were truly wonderful experiences - see our 'Events' highlight on Instagram to view videos and photos of our past events.

These sessions are a way of celebrating the wonder of Whitewebbs. This different approach to art is all about the connection with nature, using experimental drawing techniques. We will sit under the majestic redwoods like last time, which are not far from the Café (directions below). 🌲🖌️

ℹ️ Find out more about Green Sketching in The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/nov/04/drawing-trip-sketching-in-lockdown-epping-forest-london and watch Ali Foxon's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/YMuZjg7l7Wg

Green Sketching is particularly suited to beginners or those who lack confidence in drawing; the process and experimental attitude is key rather than the end result. However, those with more experience are also welcome to explore this approach to outdoor sketching. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Materials will be provided. Sessions will run whatever the weather - appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended. ☀️ We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

🗺️ Directions: we have noticed that Google Maps can take you on a much longer route than is necessary. Please, especially when coming by public transport, enter your destination as "Beggars Hollow, Enfield, EN2 9JN". This short road will take you to Whitewebbs Café, where this event will start. This means that you can take the most direct route. 📍

🖼️ Poster: Sam Gracie Tillbrook | Photos: Sharon Drew and Melisa Zulu | Leaves overlay: Lucas George Wendt via Unsplash

#greensketching #whitewebbspark #enfield taken in Whitewebbs Park by @ali_foxon

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Emma Coxon (@little.piece.of.wonder) has written a beautiful feature about becoming a green sketching ambassador for @platinummaguk (the August edition — available now). 💚💚💚 by @ali_foxon

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We’re on a slow, patient mission to turn this area into a wildflower meadow. It’s home to an increasing number of mice, voles, moles, a shy little stoat and a bouncy poodle. 💚 by @ali_foxon

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Thank you Mary and Maeve for joining me on a lovely summer’s day for Green sketching at Fota Gardens!

Next date July 12th !

www.sarahrohu.ie to book

#greensketching #alifoxon @ali_foxon taken in Fota House & Gardens by @ali_foxon

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4 months ago

Spring Green Sketching Session in Whitewebbs Park 🌱🖼

We are so excited to announce that artist Sharon Drew will be hosting another free Green Sketching Session with us in Whitewebbs Park on Saturday, 25th April 2026, from 11:00AM-12:30PM. Our last three sessions together were truly wonderful experiences - you can watch the highlights videos and see the poster of these on our Instagram (scroll back to November 2024 and April and November 2025 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DCe6LOQtT7b/ ; https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHjBVLCBMT/ ; and https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7TImxDOYD/). 🥰

These sessions are a way of celebrating the wonder of Whitewebbs. This different approach to art is all about the connection with nature, using experimental drawing techniques. 🖌✍️ We will sit under the majestic redwoods like last time, which are not far from the Café (directions below). 🌲

🎫 Please book your FREE tickets via the link in our bio (there are only a limited number).

ℹ️ What is "Green Sketching"? Find out more: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/nov/04/drawing-trip-sketching-in-lockdown-epping-forest-london and watch Ali Foxon's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMuZjg7l7Wg

The event is suitable for adults and children, complete beginners and those with experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Materials will be provided. Sessions will run whatever the weather - appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended. ☀️

We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌💚

🗺️ Directions: we have noticed that Google Maps can take you on a much longer route than is necessary. Please, especially when coming by public transport, enter your destination as "Beggars Hollow, Enfield, EN2 9JN". This short road will take you to Whitewebbs Café, where this event will start. This means that you can take the most direct route. 📍

📸 Poster: Sam Gracie Tillbrook | Photos: Sabrina Merolla and Mark Sowden

#greensketching #whitewebbspark #enfield taken in Whitewebbs Park by @ali_foxon

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7 months ago

Art. Peat. People.

We’re proud to host this very special @yorkshirepeatpartnership_ art installation at the Nethergill Farm Nature Barn.

The exhibition brings together artists, communities and researchers to explore the story of peatlands — the landscapes that quietly hold vast amounts of carbon, shape our uplands, and support incredible biodiversity across the @yorkshiredales.

Through art, the project invites us to see peat differently. Not just as ground beneath our feet, but as a living archive of culture and landscape.

The exhibition is open throughout spring and summer directly on the Dales Way. So whether you're passing through on a long walk, exploring the Dales, or making a special trip, you’re very welcome to drop in and take a look.

Slow down, step inside, and see the uplands through a new lens.

📍 Nethergill Farm Nature Barn
🥾 On the Dales Way
🌿 Free to visit

#YorkshireDales #peatland #nethergillfarm #DalesWay #peat taken in Nethergill Farm by @ali_foxon

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7 months ago

Joy spotting in the woods today! 👀💚🍄‍🟫 by @ali_foxon

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We all have mental health needs!

Some are complex and very serious, some include not feeling quite right. Whatever challenges we all have there are proactive ways of supporting our individual mental wellbeing needs.

For me it’s drawing, being outside in nature and hiking.

Even the process of choosing a spot to sit, getting my materials out and pawing over the view before I start a drawing is mindful.

What’s your go to when supporting your mental wellbeing?

I would love to know. Sharing your ideas might just be that tip someone needs.

I would love to know your thoughts ⤵️

#greensketch #greensketching #drawingoutside #plainairartist #plainair #landscapesketch #sketchbook #sketching #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalwellbeing #wellbeing #artforwellbeing #sketchingforwellbeing by @ali_foxon

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Green Sketching Session in Whitewebbs Park 🌱🖼

We are so excited to announce that artist Sharon Drew will be hosting another FREE Green Sketching Session with us in Whitewebbs Park on Sunday, 9th November 2025, from 11:00AM-12:30PM. Our last two sessions together were truly wonderful experiences - you can watch the highlights videos that Sam Gracie Tillbrook made on our Instagram (scroll back to November 2024 and April 2025 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DCe6LOQtT7b/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHjBVLCBMT/). 🥰 These sessions are a way of celebrating the wonder of Whitewebbs. This different approach to art is all about the connection with nature, using experimental drawing techniques. 🖌✍️ We will sit under the majestic redwoods like last time, which are not far from the Café (directions below). 🌲

🎫 Please book your FREE tickets (there are only a limited number) and find out more about our campaign via the link in our bio.

ℹ️ What is "Green Sketching"? Find out more: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/nov/04/drawing-trip-sketching-in-lockdown-epping-forest-london and watch Ali Foxon's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMuZjg7l7Wg

The event is suitable for adults and children, complete beginners and those with experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Materials will be provided. Sessions will run whatever the weather - appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended. ☀️

We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌💚

Directions: we have noticed that Google Maps can take you on a much longer route than is necessary. Please, especially when coming by public transport, enter your destination as "Beggars Hollow, Enfield, EN2 9AJ". This short road will take you to Whitewebbs Café, where this event will start. This means that you can take the most direct route. 👍💚🏃‍♂️

📸 Poster: Sam Gracie Tillbrook | Photos: Sharon Drew and Sam Gracie Tillbrook

#greensketching #naturedrawing #londonartevents #enfield #whitewebbspark taken in Whitewebbs Park by @ali_foxon

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