Prairie Illustration Workshops

All illustration workshops will be taught by scientific illustrator Karina Helm (www.helmillustration.com). Classes will be held indoors in the new education building unless otherwise noted.
Workshop enrollment: minimum of 3, maximum of 12.
Call 402/797-2301 to register.
Payments (cash, check, credit card) accepted on day of class.

All skill levels are welcome. Supplies will be provided; participants can bring their own materials, including lunch and snacks if desired. Only water is available at the Center. Classes may spend some time outside; dress appropriately.

PLANTS OF THE PRAIRIE: WILDFLOWERS
Saturday, June 13    10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
$40/person

Learn the basics of drawing and painting prairie wildflowers. Sharpen observational skills while learning flower anatomy and botanical terminology. Participants will work in graphite and watercolor techniques.

NATURE ART FOR CHILDREN
Saturday, July 11    10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
$20/child

A prairie is teeming with a rich diversity of plant and animal life. Discover all sorts of insects, flowers, frogs, and trees while learning simple steps to easily draw different shapes and forms. No experience required, just an interest in nature and art!

FIELD SKETCHING
Change of date: Sunday, August 23       10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
$40/person

Learn a range of field-adapted color sketching techniques to quickly illustrate plants, animals, and landscapes using pencil, pen, watercolor, and colored pencil techniques. Participants will learn to sharpen observational skills and increase their awareness of the natural world.

PLANTS OF THE PRAIRIE
Saturday, August 15    10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
$40/person

Learn the basics of drawing and painting prairie plants. Sharpen observational skills while learning plant anatomy and botanical terminology. Participants will work in graphite and watercolor techniques.


 
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