Learn to draw the birds you share your world with — just you, your sketchbook, and a flock of feathery friends. You’ll learn how to sketch and illustrate birds in a way that’s fast, fun, and full of personality.

Winging It is perfect for:

  • Bird lovers & backyard bird enthusiasts who want to draw what they see

  • Nature lovers and curious beginners who’d like to capture their feathered neighbours in a sketchbook

  • Creative explorers looking for a fun, lighthearted project

We’ll explore three ways to draw birds-  from life, from reference, and from imagination –  so you can sketch anywhere, anytime, playing with both realistic and illustrative images.

🪶 Here's What's Inside...

🪶 Basic bird anatomy made simple – exploring the shapes that make every bird recognizable

🪶 Gesture & posture – capturing movement and personality in a few quick lines

🪶 Drawing from life – tips for sketching fast-moving feathered friends in your backyard

🪶Drawing from reference –  how to work from photos without stiffening your style

🪶 Drawing from imagination –  creating illustrated birds that blend reality with whimsy

🪶 A sustainable practice – small, enjoyable ways to make bird sketching part of your creative life

By the end, you’ll have your own sketched-out flock: a mix of the real birds you share a home with, and illustrated versions that speak to those around you.  

"Winging It enabled me to discover that unbelievably, I can draw. Not only that, but I love drawing and can get so absorbed in it that time passes without me being aware of it!

Now I am in the amazing position of having possibilities and opportunities opening up in front of me which weren’t there before.

It felt to me that somehow I grew a little bit — that I discovered something about myself that I was unaware of.

And that I absolutely adore birds!

Give it a try! The way Winging It is  structured makes following it easy, and introduces you in a fun way to practices that might not be your chosen ones, but which you can see will be helpful.

And Jane is so cheerful and encouraging, and genuinely takes a real interest in your progress."
Jane Herrick
Winging It Participant

Hi, I’m Jane! Artist, writer, and longtime bird appreciator.

I’m fortunate to live in a little corner of the world where bird life is abundant and I count them amongst my dearest friends.

Sketching and drawing birds is my most favourite thing to do, and I can think of nothing better than sharing that joy.  I think of creativity as a way of slowing down and noticing more deeply, and birds have been my favourite teachers in that practice. They’re curious, expressive, and endlessly varied, which makes them wonderful companions for sketching.

My aim with Winging It is to create a space where drawing feels light, free, and accessible – a place where you can explore and enjoy, no matter your level of experience.

We’ll be playing with a variety of mediums- pencil, ink and watercolour-  tools that invite looseness, expression, and happy accidents (the best kind of drawing, in my opinion).

✏️ Course Format

✏️ Beginner-friendly pre-recorded lessons (watch anytime)

✏️ Practical demos & exercises for each skill

✏️  Optional sharing space to post your birds and cheer on fellow sketchers (and ask questions if you need to)

Time commitment:

You can complete everything in under 2 hours total, or follow the 4-week flight plan (30 mins a week) for a slower pace.

Lifetime access means you can revisit the lessons as often as you like.

💸 Pricing

🐦 $67 USD

🪶 Lifetime access to the course

Let's Draw Some Birds Together 🪶
"I enjoyed most being guided through different activities — everything that I needed was in the video.
I liked the different approaches: from reference, from the bird feeder, from imagination.

What changed or surprised me was, I think, drawing more lightly — drawing without looking at the page.
I was also surprised by how much character was in the bird feeder drawings.

Winging It is a really well-paced introduction to drawing birds, taken step by step with no expectation of perfection."
Siobhan Horsely
Winging It Participant

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I get access?

You get immediate access when you join. You can start as soon as you like! 

HB Pencil, coloured pencils, a pen (fine liner or brush pen), watercolours (optional), paper or a sketchbook. That’s it.

Absolutely. I keep it simple, playful, and practical. No prior drawing experience needed.

Yes-  you have lifetime access to all recordings and downloads.

Sign Me Up ! 🐦

Come join me and we can delight in birds together! 

"I love Jane’s energy and positive attitude—and the idea that all of us have an inner artist just waiting to be let out.

Winging It a wonderful course that encourages you to try, explore, and enjoy the process."
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Becki Clifton
Winging It Participant