Botanical Scientific Illustration & Observation in Pastel

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Saturday July 12

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12:00 PM  –  3:00 PM

 

Love nature, science, and art but don’t know where to start? Here is your opportunity to master a new skill and bring home your own environmentally-inspired masterpiece after just one class. 

Learn the basics of chalk pastel and colored pencil with step-by-step instruction by a master scientific illustrator. After a nature walk to gain knowledge of local flora, apply your observations to hue composition, shading and blending techniques, color theory, mixing colors, building layers, creating a pastel palette, and more. This class is perfect for aspiring artists or creative plant lovers with no prior experience, only a passion for the arts and sciences. 

Participants will have a completed art piece to take home at the conclusion of the workshop. Open to ages 16+/all experience levels. All supplies included.

Instructor: Cady DeLay

Class Size: 24 Students

Date: 3/1/25

Time: 12:00-3:00

Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Materials Fee: All supplies are included in class fee.

Class Fee: $35 - Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.

FYI: This class takes place outside, under a tent. Dress appropriately for the outdoors.

 

$35.00