Mystic, CT (Feb. 3, 2015) – Artists have always used nature as their muse, from Vincent Van Gogh’s famous Starry Night painting to Georgia O’Keefe’s desert flowers to Florence Griswold’s impressionist artist colony in nearby Old Lyme. The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is pleased to announce two new Art in Nature program series, one for children and one for adults.
Friday Afternoon Artists is designed for children to explore and embrace their inner artist. The second program series, Healthy Art & Healthy Heart, provides an opportunity for adults to get some fresh air and do a little hiking within a supportive, creative group. Participants are encouraged to pursue many different facets of art – drawing, writing, painting, sculpting, photography and more.
Drop off your 8-12 year olds for an afternoon exploration with art inspired by nature. Each session we will hike, observe, journal and create. The opportunity to learn about specific artists and naturalists will be included throughout. This interdisciplinary class will be both challenging and fun. Limited to 25 students.
$17 member / $20 nonmember
February 13 & 27, March 13 & 27, April 10 & 24, May 8 & 22 3:30-6pm
Join together for a healthy hike as we explore trails and find inspiration to write, draw and photograph. All adults interested in a healthy, inspiring Sunday afternoon are welcome. Bring your journal, sketch pad, art supplies and/or camera. DPNC will provide supplemental art supplies. Limited to 30 participants.
$12.75 member / $15 nonmember
February 22, March 22, April 26 & May 24 2-4pm
