The Naturalist's Artistic Journal Workshop August 18, 2012

On Saturday, August 18 from 11 am to 2:30 pm, artist Megan Perkins will lead a workshop for students aged 14 and older at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown.

Participants will learn to make accurate and beautiful drawings of the world around you while having a fun outdoor adventure.

Combine text and sketches to describe your observations. See the world through a naturalist’s eyes. This class is inspired by the artists and authors Hannah Hinchman and Clare Walker Leslie.

This class will be held primarily outside so please dress for the weather. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and water bottles to drink from are highly recommended. If you have trouble sitting on uneven ground (or if the weather makes it likely that the ground will be wet), bringing a small campstool, chair, or cushion of some kind is also recommended. Registrations must be received by August 11.

Register online using the link at the top of the calendar page at www.artisanbarn.org or call 509-229-3414.  The cost is $25.

Megan Perkins graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in biology and history, but studied art all the way through school. She spent a year in Italy haunting the museums and painting on street corners and loved every minute of it. She assistant teaches 3rd and 6th grade and paints in her free time.

Materials to be supplied by students: hard back sketchbook no smaller than 5 x 7 inches and no larger than 9 x 12, a pen (Faber-castell is recommended, but a basic ballpoint works too), HB pencil, eraser, watercolor pan set (as cheap or expensive as you like), a water brush (see Niji, pentel or koi brands) or a medium round water color brush and water bottle to supply water for the paint in the field. Optional: colored pencils.

Bring a lunch. We will take a short break.