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Film Schedule
See the schedule for films in the Freyer – Newman Center Sturm Family Auditorium. Included with admission. No reservations required.
Classes and programs are facilitated in English unless otherwise noted.
Friday, May 2
Food for Thought: Scientific Illustration's Many Paths - ONLINE
Ezra Edwards, a science illustrator and recent graduate of the California State University Monterey Bay Science Illustration Graduate program, will
Saturday, May 3
Prairie Origami
Saturday, May 10
Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center
Friday, May 16
Photographing Your Artwork and Specimens
A good photograph makes all the difference! Whether documenting a plant specimen to use as reference, or photographing finished artwork to post on
Thursday, May 22
Cyanotype for Beginners
Dive into the enchanting world of cyanotypes in this immersive art class. Known for its striking blue tones and unique printmaking process, cyanotype
Saturday, June 7
Watercolor Techniques: Wet into Damp - ONLINE
Understand how the wet into damp technique can be used for different effects in botanical watercolor. This short workshop with UK-based botanical
Basic Felting
The dense fibers of felt make it amazingly warm as well as water repellent. Turning wool into felt involves nothing more than hot water and some time
Saturday, June 14
Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center
Friday, June 20
Feedback Session
This feedback session offers one-on-one time with our botanical illustration instructors. Bring a few works in progress to show or questions about
Saturday, June 21
Impressionism-Inspired Painting in the Gardens
Take inspiration from the exhibition Blue Grass: Green Skies, then head outside to paint en plein air. Learn beginning watercolor tips to help you
Thursday, June 26
Curator's Lecture: American Impressionism with Dr. Shannon Vittoria - ONLINE
Join us for a presentation and conversation with Dr. Shannon Vittoria, curator of our current exhibition Blue Grass, Green Skies: American
Curator's Lecture: American Impressionism with Dr. Shannon Vittoria
Join us for a presentation and conversation with Dr. Shannon Vittoria, curator of our current exhibition Blue Grass, Green Skies: American
Friday, June 27
DIY Kaleidoscopes
Design and build your very own kaleidoscope! This class invites you to explore the fascinating world of light, color and pattern as well as the art
Wednesday, July 16
Lecture: Anna Marley - The Artist's Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden Movement - ONLINE
Join Anna Marley, Director of Curatorial Affairs, Toledo Museum of Art for an illustrated lecture where she will intertwine stories of American
Lecture: Anna Marley - The Artist's Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden Movement
Join Anna Marley, Director of Curatorial Affairs, Toledo Museum of Art, for an illustrated lecture where she will intertwine stories of American
Saturday, July 26
Impressionism-Inspired Painting in the Gardens
Take inspiration from the exhibition Blue Grass: Green Skies, then head outside to paint en plein air. Learn beginning watercolor tips to help you
Pie Baking in the Wood Burning Stove
Join us in the sod village to bake pies in the wood burning stove. Learn different crust techniques, seasonal fruit blends and recipes to try at home
Sunday, August 3
Impressionism-Inspired Painting in the Gardens
Take inspiration from the exhibition Blue Grass: Green Skies, then head outside to paint en plein air. Learn beginning watercolor tips to help you
Thursday, August 21
Lecture: American Impressionism 3
Explore American Impressionist artworks in the traveling exhibition Blue Grass, Green Skies: American Impressionism and Realism from the Los Angeles
Sunday, September 7
Impressionism-Inspired Painting in the Gardens
Take inspiration from the exhibition Blue Grass: Green Skies, then head outside to paint en plein air. Learn beginning watercolor tips to help you