School Programs
Nature is the focus, art is the medium, learning is the outcome.
Programs are linked to the curriculum for grades K-8 but can be easily adapted up to post-secondary.
Intro to
Nature Sketch
For Schools, classes, & Groups
Online & in-person Canada wide
This workshop takes place in a park or nature space near your school. Our Nature Sketch program introduces students to the essentials for sketching while observing wildlife habitats in your unique ecosystem. Learn in your own backyard!
90 Minutes
$200
Gallery
Program
For Schools, classes, & Groups
In-person Victoria only
Bring your classroom to our famous Bateman Gallery at the heart of the inner harbor of Victoria for a day of education and fun! We will tour through our current running exhibits, and have a wellbeing activity connected to art and nature!
Please register with the date of interest and we will follow up.
90 Minutes
$200
Teacher
Training
For Teachers & Educators
Online & in-person Canada wide
This workshop teaches the educator how to incorporate Nature Sketch teachings into your own classroom programming. Learn skills and principles of nature sketching, including topics such as how you can explore nature study with your students.
90 Minutes
Enquire about pricing
Custom
Programs
Online & in-person Canada wide
Build Your Own Nature Sketch program!
We deliver nature-based expressive arts programs that support mental well-being and foster ecological minds. Don’t see what you’re looking for here?
Contact us for a multi-week custom-designed Nature Sketch program for your students.
Welcome to Nature Sketch Education kits!
Supplement your art curriculum with our unique Nature Sketch mini-kits. Hands-on drawing activities that can be used by individual students or small groups. Learn about Robert Bateman, his artwork & techniques.
Appropriate for grades 4 & up.
Available to sign out individually: $30; or as a set: $125
There are 5 themed kits:
1. Looking and Seeing
2. Composition and Framing
3. Shapes and Silhouettes
4. Colour and Tone
5. Textures and Shading
Available to sign out individually: $30; or as a set: $125
Art Box Rentals
Grants & Bursaries
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re able to provide a limited number of free education programs each year. Teachers from independent and public schools in Victoria, Saanich, Sooke and the Gulf Islands can apply for a bursary. Your application will be reviewed within 5-10 business days.
Go Grant (B.C only)
Get Outdoors or GO Grants provide field study grants for K-12 classes to help get students outdoors learning about B.C.’s biodiversity of fish, wildlife, and their habitats. GO Grants cover transportation, outdoor field study equipment and or program or leader fees to support student learning and connecting outdoors in nature.
Payment Policy
Payment is due in full 14 days before the scheduled program, and can be made via cheque payable to the Bateman Foundation, via cash in person at the Gallery, or via debit or credit cards.
If you cancel at least 8 days ahead, we will give you a full refund. If you cancel within 7 days before the program starts, we will refund 75% of the program fee. If you cancel within 24 hours before the program starts, no refund will be provided.
“The more people know and fall in love with nature, the more they will care and protect her.” – Robert Bateman
Nature sketch is our flagship education program, an eco-literacy class taught through art with a curriculum inspired by Robert Bateman’s artistic practices and personal philosophies. Participants explore local ecosystems, using art to understand their environment and unlock creativity. When you draw something, you truly look at it: by sketching what they see, Nature Sketch students learn to pay attention and understand the value of the natural world.
Intro to
Nature Sketch
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Fee: $200.00 per classroom
One of our educators will come to your school and teach our Introduction to Nature Sketch workshop to your class. This workshop takes place in a park or nature space near your school. Our Nature Sketch program introduces students to the essentials for sketching while observing wildlife habitats in your unique ecosystem. Learn in your own backyard!
A limited number of bursaries are available for this program. contact us with your request.
Great for Pro-D days! This workshop teaches the educator how to incorporate Nature Sketch teachings into your own classroom programming. You will learn skills and principles of nature sketching, including topics such as how you can explore nature study with your students. Our enquiry-based education programs are linked to the new BC curriculum and competencies. Each one is enriched with the integration of literacy, fine arts and stewardship of our natural world.
One of our educators will come to your school or create an online webinar exclusively for you and your school at a pre-scheduled time.
Teacher training
Duration: 2 Hours
Fee: $200.00 per school (whole-school staff)
Gallery Programs
Bring your classroom to our famous Bateman Gallery at the heart of the inner harbor for a day of education and fun! More details coming soon.
Build Your Own Nature Sketch program! We deliver nature-based expressive arts programs that support mental well-being and foster ecological minds. Don’t see what you’re looking for here? Contact us for a multi-week custom-designed Nature Sketch program for your students.
Custom Programs
Feature Program: Art Box Rentals
