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SUMMARY:Unearth Your Creativity! Workshop I: Observational Drawing: Bones & Feathers
DESCRIPTION:Workshop I: Observational Drawing: Bones & Feathers — Saturday\, July 11 \nJoin River Gallery Teaching Artist\, Kate Milliken\, for a beginner-friendly observational drawing class. Participants will use animal bones and feathers as reference\, and practice different observational drawing techniques to use drawing as a way to look closely and notice new and unexpected things about these natural forms. The class will be open to all levels\, with a relaxed and social teaching style that supports newcomers and seasoned artists alike. \n  \nUnearth Your Creativity! Art Workshop Series\nAdult Summer Reading Program \nWorkshop I: Observational Drawing: Bones & Feathers — Saturday\, July 11 \nWorkshop II: Make Your Own Natural Paintbox — Saturday\, July 18 \nWorkshop III: Walnut Ink Still Life with Vermont Stones — Saturday\, August 15 \nJoin us for a series of three nature-inspired classes designed for adults and youth ages 12 and up. These hour-and-a-half workshops will focus on the use of natural materials and the skill of close observation\, a vital gift of drawing from life\, which connects the visual arts with the sciences. Throughout these workshops\, the emphasis is on learning how to see the natural world through a new lens. Drawing from observation and using local materials will foster a deeper connection between art and science while contributing to the understanding of our local environment. \nParticipants are welcome to attend one or all workshops\, and all sessions are free. \nRegistration is required. Please register online or contact the Circulation Desk (in person\, 802-254-5290\, circ@brookslibraryvt.org). \nSponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.
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LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Unearth Your Creativity! Workshop II: Make Your Own Natural Paintbox
DESCRIPTION:Workshop II: Make Your Own Natural Paintbox — Saturday\, July 18 \nLearn how to craft your own pigments and paints from local Vermont plants and minerals. River Gallery School Teaching Artist\, Kate Milliken\, will lead this hands-on study of the colors that surround us in the natural world. Participants will learn how to transform plants and minerals into paint\, and then create their own watercolor paintings from their natural paint set.  \n  \nUnearth Your Creativity! Art Workshop Series\nAdult Summer Reading Program \nWorkshop I: Observational Drawing: Bones & Feathers — Saturday\, July 11 \nWorkshop II: Make Your Own Natural Paintbox — Saturday\, July 18 \nWorkshop III: Walnut Ink Still Life with Vermont Stones — Saturday\, August 15 \nJoin us for a series of three nature-inspired classes designed for adults and youth ages 12 and up. These hour-and-a-half workshops will focus on the use of natural materials and the skill of close observation\, a vital gift of drawing from life\, which connects the visual arts with the sciences. Throughout these workshops\, the emphasis is on learning how to see the natural world through a new lens. Drawing from observation and using local materials will foster a deeper connection between art and science while contributing to the understanding of our local environment. \nParticipants are welcome to attend one or all workshops\, and all sessions are free. \nRegistration is required. Please register online or contact the Circulation Desk (in person\, 802-254-5290\, circ@brookslibraryvt.org). \nSponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.
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SUMMARY:Unearth Your Creativity! Workshop III: Walnut Ink Still Life with Vermont Stones
DESCRIPTION:Workshop III: Walnut Ink Still Life with Vermont Stones — Saturday\, August 15 \nIn this meditative workshop\, create your own cairn\, or stone stack temporary sculpture\, with local Vermont stones. River Gallery School Teaching Artist\, Kate Milliken\, will guide participants in creating still life paintings of their individual stone stacks with natural walnut ink. Walnut Ink is made from walnut husks and dries in a rich\, brown sepia tone and is great for experimenting with layering.  \n  \nUnearth Your Creativity! Art Workshop Series\nAdult Summer Reading Program \nWorkshop I: Observational Drawing: Bones & Feathers — Saturday\, July 11 \nWorkshop II: Make Your Own Natural Paintbox — Saturday\, July 18 \nWorkshop III: Walnut Ink Still Life with Vermont Stones — Saturday\, August 15 \nJoin us for a series of three nature-inspired classes designed for adults and youth ages 12 and up. These hour-and-a-half workshops will focus on the use of natural materials and the skill of close observation\, a vital gift of drawing from life\, which connects the visual arts with the sciences. Throughout these workshops\, the emphasis is on learning how to see the natural world through a new lens. Drawing from observation and using local materials will foster a deeper connection between art and science while contributing to the understanding of our local environment. \nParticipants are welcome to attend one or all workshops\, and all sessions are free. \nRegistration is required. Please register online or contact the Circulation Desk (in person\, 802-254-5290\, circ@brookslibraryvt.org). \nSponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.
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