Design the Natural Playscape of Your Dreams!

Rusty's Masterclass will help you do it!

 

Children don't need fancy equipment!

 

This Masterclass will inspire and empower you to confidently design, draw, and plan the natural playscape of your dreams, any yard, any budget!

Transform your tired playground into an enriching outdoor play environment where your children can explore, grow, and connect with nature through play!

Watch your children’s imagination and creativity soar in the natural playscape that you designed!

 

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INTRODUCING...

Rusty's Nature Play Design Masterclass

For Early Childhood Educators, Parents, and Play Advocates

 

Join designer-author Rusty Keeler on a journey of ideas and exercises that will empower you to design the outdoor playscape of your dreams!

  • Get inspired and energized from Rusty's fun presentations
  • Brainstorm your Dreams and Draw them on paper
  • Set Goals, Plan your Project, and TAKE ACTION!

This class will help you get your natural playground ideas off of Pinterest and into your yard!

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Module 1: WELCOME TO CLASS

Meet Rusty Keeler — your new designer-instructor best friend!—and get a feel for the beauty of natural playscapes and the flow of this class.

  • Learn how to get the most out of the class.
  • Get an overview of Rusty's step by step dreaming and design guidance.
  • Set goals and intentions for the class and your outdoor space!
  • Get psyched!

Module 2: THINKING ABOUT NATURE PLAY AND YOUR YARD

Get an introduction to the beauty and benefits of Natural Playscapes and lay the ground work for transforming your existing (or new) yard.

  • Brainstorming exercises to discover what the Outdoors can mean for your children.
  • You will tap the memories of outdoor play from your own childhood to give you ideas for today.
  • Learn what you really think about your existing space!

Module 3: PLAYSCAPE INSPIRATIONS!

Here's where you get to sit back and soak up Rusty's beloved slideshow tours of amazing natural playspaces from around the world that will give you a million ideas for your own yard!

  • You’ll see inspiring natural playscapes and features that will get your creative juices flowing!
  • You'll see amazing examples of natural playscapes for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-agers.
  • You'll see environmental green schoolyards, artistic inspirations, and natural playscapes in action in all seasons.

Module 4: WORKING WITH COMMUNITY

Getting help from your community is a great way to go—especially if you are working with a school, park, or childcare center!

  • Learn who to ask for volunteer construction help for your project and the best way to ask.
  • Discover where to find FREE and low cost material resources in your community and how to get them.
  • Learn the power of the WISHLIST and ways to put the word out about your project.

 

Module 5: DESIGN WORKSHOP

Get your favorite drawing tools ready, it's time to follow along with Rusty to inventory your existing yard, dream the possibilities, and draw the design of your new space!

  • Walk through the process of laying out and analyzing your existing site conditions.
  • Dream up the beauty of your new space and how your children will interact with your yard's new features.
  • Learn a variety of drawing  techniques to visually communicate your ideas to others to build enthusiasm and support for your project.
  • Design and Draw your dream playscape that will spark your children’s imagination and creativity!

Module 6: PLANNING YOUR PROJECT

Now it's time to roll up your sleeves and learn how to make your designs and drawings a reality with Rusty's guidance and planning exercises!

  • Learn why forming a Playscape Committee is key to your project's success (and joy!), how to form it, and who to invite to be on your team.
  • Rusty's Long Term + Short Term Goal-setting exercises will help you know exactly what you are working towards at this stage.
  • You will then map out the Plan for your project so you know the steps you will be taking to manifest the dream.
  • TAKE ACTION! You will then decide what your first steps are and how to achieve success right away—big or small. And keep going!

LIVE GROUP COACHING SESSIONS

What would Rusty say about your yard??

Join the group sessions where Rusty will answer your questions, look at pictures of your yard and brainstorm possibilities, review your designs, and help you plan for construction and beyond!

Rusty can’t wait to connect  with you!

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MEET RUSTY.

From Tasmania to Texas, Rusty has spent the last 30 years traveling the world designing natural playscapes and advocating for children's play. Described as a cross between Mr Rogers and Jerry Garcia, Rusty is a frequent keynote speaker and author of multiple books on play including the recent Adventures in Risky Play: What is Your Yes? A pioneer in the movement to connect children to nature through play, Rusty lives with his family beside a creek in Ithaca, NY with a backyard full of fruit trees, treehouses, sunflowers, straw bales, tires, tennis balls, bubbles, and more. Rusty is the current vice president of the USA chapter of the International Play Association.

“Rusty is a never ending source of innovation, creativity, inspiration and fun to the core.”

 
Dina Porters

"I loved everything about this class!  And our children absolutely love our new natural play space filled with plants, hills and endless possibilities for play!"

 
Nancy Thomas-Abrams

"This course helped me get the ideas out of my head and on to paper where I could show my co-workers to get them excited about the project too!"

 
Stacy Reynolds

"My children love the outdoor classroom we designed and built with Rusty's guidance. We couldn't have done it without this class!"

 
Steve Brook

IS THIS MASTERCLASS RIGHT FOR YOU?

 

Do you love outdoor play, and want to make a better play space for your children?

Do you dream of designing a beautiful outdoor environment but not sure where to start?

Do you have lots of nature play ideas but wondering how to make it work in your yard?

Are you working on a new playscape design but could use a little guidance??

Are you curious how Rusty does his design work?

 

If so, then this Masterclass is definitely for you!

 

You will get tons of practical ideas, inspiration, and exercises to help you dream, design, and plan an amazing outdoor space for your children that will work on any budget!

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Spring Cohort Starts June 17!

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WAITLIST PRICE!

$149

regular price: $249

  • Access to new modules over 4 weeks
  • Access to 2 group live coaching calls with Rusty Keeler
  • Natural Playscape Resource Pack
  • Sample Letters for community donations
  • Set of Rusty Keeler Natural Playscape Designs
  • Online Class Community
  • 4-Hour Certificate!
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WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • You’ll see natural playscapes examples from around the world that will give you a million ideas for your own yard
  • You will learn the beauty and benefits of natural playscapes for children’s growth and development
  • You will use Rusty's assessment tool for your current yard - what's working, what isn’t
  • You will be guided through assessing your local people and material resources for help and donations
  • You'll be led through dreaming exercises to get your visions on paper
  • You will go step by step through Rusty’s Design Drawing Tutorial 
  • You will learn how to form a playscape committee to help bring your dream to reality
  • You will be guided through a Project Planning Workshop

14-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

If you aren’t completely satisfied with your Nature Play Design Masterclass, let us know within the first 14-days for a full refund. No questions asked.