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During the coldest months of winter, nature can sometimes look and feel otherworldly. Celebrate the textures and colors of the season in “Terrestrial Treasures” the latest visual arts workshop presented online by Manzanita’s Hoffman Center on Saturday, Feb. 12.

In this relaxed and informative workshop, botanical artist Dorota Haber-Lehigh will lead participants in drawing natural objects such as rocks, lichens, branches or other jewels one might encounter on a winter hike.

These humble forms are rich in texture, and thus are the perfect subject for exploring colored pencil mixing or layering. The subject matter is entirely up to you. You may work with a sketchbook or paper of your choice. While the workshop’s focus is realistic style, individual styles are welcome.

The workshop, which is open to all levels, will be a mix of presentation, demonstration and drawing along with the instructor.

Haber-Lehigh is an artist, educator and naturalist with a passion for plants of the Pacific Northwest.

Born in Poland, she loves foraging berries, mushroom hunting, field sketching and collecting specimens. She has a diploma in Botanical Illustration from the Society of Botanical Artists in London. She also has degrees in Art and International Studies focusing on indigenous cultures and a master’s degree in teaching.

She is a member of Oregon Botanical Artists, Pacific Northwest Botanical Artists and the American Society of Botanical Artists.

Interested in the healing power of plants and nature, Haber-Lehigh enjoys drawing plants that have medicinal properties and has authored two ethnobotanical coloring books: “ABC of Native Plants of the Coastal PNW” and “Native Berries of the Coastal PNW.”

The online workshop is from 1 to 4 pm, tuition is $45. Sessions are recorded and made available to registered students to view at a later date. For more information about Haber-Lehigh, go to dorotahaberlehigh.com. For registration and a list of materials, go to hoffmanarts.org.