The Illustrated Naturalist Art Class

The Illustrated Naturalist is an 8+ art class series where young artists travel through time, exploring the lives and legacies of famous naturalists like Maria Sibylla Merian, Charles Darwin, and Beatrix Potter.  Each 6 week unit dives into a new figure from history, their discoveries, and the art they created to share the wonders of the natural world. We will gather together on Tuesdays at 1pm.Students will learn about each naturalist's time period, examine original works, and create their own inspired pieces using techniques like watercolor, ink, sketching, and more!  While we wont be heading outside, we'll work with books, prints, specimens, plants, and high-quality images to help us see nature through the eyes of these groundbreaking observers.Our sessions will typically follow this rhythm, with varying activities along the way!Week One: Meet the NaturalistWeek Two: Explore their WorkWeek Three: Technique LabWeek Four: Composition CreationWeek Five-Six: Final Project CreationSessio