Plein Air Writing with Erwin Karl
Plein Air Writing with Erwin Karl
Plein Air Writing
with Erwin Karl
Friday, June 12 2026
10 am to 3 pm (lunch break 12 to 1 pm)
Special one-day workshop of nature walking and writing!
Meet at historic Woodchuck Lodge
From the Hudson River School artists to John Burroughs, there are myriad instances of creativity inspired by the natural beauty of the Catskills. Adapting his role as a naturalist and guide, Erwin will introduce the plants, fungi, and animals of the forest, underscore their interconnections, and lead writers to spots marked by sublime beauty for guided and free-form writing exercises. Whether you are pursuing nonfiction, poetry, or creative prose, immersion in the natural environment can lead you in new directions as a writer. The workshop involves low-impact hiking on easy-to-moderate trails.
Erwin Karl has led hikes for Catskill Fungi, the Mid-Hudson Mycological Association, and the Michael Kudish Natural History Preserve, as well as at camps for artists at CycleX Farm in Andes. He has tutored students in writing development and hosted open mics for poets and musicians in Albany, Athens, and Seattle, and published poetry and non-fiction in many publications.
Class Fee: $50 | REGISTER HERE
