ART MEETS NATURE

Art Series for Adults

Sundays, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Local artist Cynthia Robinson will lead these fun and engaging natural art sessions. No experience necessary. Register for one, two, or all four!

SPEND THE DAY WITH MONET - Sunday, June 8
Kirkwood Gardens will be our subject as we explore paint and color. With Monet’s inspiration, we’ll focus on combining colors and enjoying the light, shade, and shapes in the garden in Impressionistic style.

NATUREBOXES, JOSEPH CORNELL STYLE - Sunday, July 13
Joseph Cornell’s boxed assemblages were three-dimensional scrapbooks, stories, and dreams filled with found objects, meant to be handled and inspire nostalgia. We’ll assemble a treasure box landscape using natural materials (mosses, bark, acorns), words, photographs, and any special items you bring while also doing some exploring on Science Center trails.

DRAWING WITH VAN GOGH IN MIND - Sunday, August 10
We’ll use pencil, pens, and ink to express the lines and shadows of the plants in Kirkwood Gardens. With van Gogh as our muse, we’ll let go of perfection and create patterns, rhythm, and drama with our tools.

BUILD WITH NATURE LIKE ANDY GOLDSWORTHY - Sunday, September 14
Using natural materials, we'll work together to create a temporary work of art in nature. Using Goldsworthy and Science Center trails as inspiration, we'll focus on the qualities of our chosen natural materials and the design of our work as it relates to the site. Our work will be recorded through digital photography.

 Cost per program: $20/member; $24/non-member
Cost for the series: $70/member; $90/non-member

Reservations and advance payment required unless otherwise stated. Programs may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met.

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