Drawing & Sculpting from Nature - CLASS FULL
Ages 8-12
We will explore the marshes, creeks and woods of the Sun Foundation to observe the larger, natural world, taking sketchbooks with us to make “Nature Notes”. We’ll collect leaves and flowers to use along with other specimens (such as feathers, butterfly wings and maybe bones and shells) to take back in our barn to create more detailed art. We will also be observing and sketching some living creatures, such as fish, frogs, turtles, and snakes in aquariums. We will draw and paint with watercolor, pencils and cray pas for two days, incorporating our notes from the natural world. On the third day we will begin working with clay, learning how to translate our ideas into 3-dimensions. We will combine our own inspirations and observations of the natural world as well as use our imaginations to create drawings and paintings, and sculptures with clay.