I love sharing the joy of sketching, observation, and creative exploration. Whether we’re capturing the details of an alpine wildflower, layering colors in watercolor, or learning digital illustration techniques, my workshops are designed to help students see and connect with the world in new ways.

I offer field sketching and nature journaling workshops, as well as college-level instruction on science communication and illustration. Each class can be customized to fit specific needs—whether you're an educator, artist, scientist, or simply curious about sketching and visual storytelling.

I also teach youth programs through Artists in Schools, other school programs and camps. Programs range from creating community murals, to nature journaling, gel printing, and collage art.

If you're interested in hosting a workshop or collaborating on a program, I'd love to hear from you! Get in touch, and let’s create something inspiring together.

2025 Teaching Schedule:

June 22 - August 10 | McCarthy, AK

Wrangell Mountains Field Studies

A 7-week field research and learning program in collaboration with the Wrangell Mountains Center and the University of Maine’s School of Earth and Climate Sciences. Open to students from around the world interested in the sciences, humanities, and public policy.

📍 Learn more: wrangellmountainsfieldstudies.org

August 16-17 & 18 | McCarthy, AK

Field Sketching & Journaling Workshop with the Wrangell Mountains Center

Join me for a two-day workshop exploring the landscapes around McCarthy while practicing field sketching techniques. We'll cover observational drawing, watercolor, and mixed media approaches to capturing the natural world.

✏️ Optional Third Day: Field Sketching Hike on Root Glacier (conditions permitting), for students enrolled in the workshop or with some field sketching experience.

📍 Register at wrangells.org/fieldsketching

September 6-7 | Seward, AK

Nature Journaling Workshop

With Seward Nature Journaling $250 for both days.

📍 Register at: https://www.sewardnaturejournaling.com/event-details/nature-journaling-with-kristin-link

Field Sketching

Sketching from life, preferably in the field when weather permits, is the heart and soul of my practice as an artist. Spending time outside with your sketchbook is a unique way to interact with the landscape and to study nature. Field sketching is also a wonderful medium for sharpening observation skills and for building a visual vocabulary.

A typical workshop covers materials and techniques for working quickly in the field as well as exercises for drawing accurately from life. Students focus on the landscape up close and far away, explore how to tell stories, and keep a journal of informative observations. There is no experience necessary to participate in a field sketching workshop and all levels are welcome. 

Some Places I've Taught:

• Field Sketching Workshops for the Fungus Festival in Cordova (Two 3-hour workshops)

• Science Illustration and communication faculty for the Juneau Icefield Research Program

• Natural History Field Sketching and Journaling at the Wrangell Mountains Center (2-5 day workshops)

• Prince William Sound Community College in Valdez (2-day workshops)

• Alaska Folk School in Talkeetna (2 day workshops)

• Petersburg Rainforest Festival, series of youth and adult field sketching workshops

• Field Sketching for Wildland Studies College Semester Program hosted by the Wrangell Mountains Center

• Cordova Historical Museum, in conjunction to solo show

• Valdez Museum, in conjunction with a solo show

• Alaska State Museum, Afternoon workshop for youth in conjunction to solo show

• Design workshop with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesgin with the Copper River Watershed Project and Wrangell St-Elias National Park and Preserve