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Art Of The Earth

Natural History Art Classes

Enhance your visit with a 60-minute art class on select days at the museum for only $3 ($2 members) in addition to museum admission!

Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before PaleoArt! Learn how to draw a T-rex or Allosaurus using modern models, skeletons, and research. Imagine a mammoth and learn how artists recreate amazing prehistoric worlds through sculpture, video, painting, and more! Burpee Museum resident artists teach classes. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art! Ages 7 & Up.

What to Expect:

Basic supplies are included in the registration fee. Students should feel free to bring personal supplies they like to use. Each class lasts about 1 hour with guided instruction. However, students are welcome to stay longer and continue their work.

All sessions are Saturday’s 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Preregistration:

Preregistration may be done online through Eventbrite or by calling Burpee’s visitor services department (815-965-3433). Walk-ins are welcome to attend as well.

  • Nonmember Adults (13+): $18 ($15 admission + $3 class fee)
  • Nonmember Youth (4-12): $13 ($13 admission + $3 class fee)
  • Members: $2 ($0 admission + $2 class fee)
SESSIONS  (Recommended 7+)
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Underrated Legacy: Gar Fish Fossils

September 14

Gars are the ultimate living fossils, having changed at an incredibly slow pace since their ancestors emerged during the age of the dinosaurs! These amazing fish were some of the most successful animals in history, and now you can learn all about them! Discover the incredible endurance of these ancient creatures and then unleash your creativity by creating your very own gar fossil replica to take home!

Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart!  Classes are taught by Burpee Museum resident artists. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art!

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Underrated Legacy: Duck-billed Dinosaurs

September 28

Learn about Hadrosaurs and their instrumental features, their crests! Hadrosaurs were the largest of all the ornithischian (or bird-hipped) dinosaurs.  Then create your very own Instrumental Crest!
Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart!  Classes are taught by Burpee Museum resident artists. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art!

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Giant Millipede: Arthropleura

October 12

Arthropleura is an extinct genus of Massive millipede that lived in what is now North America and Europe 345-290 million years ago.  These nearly 8 foot long invertebrates were truly something!  Discover the way these giants moved and how they lived and create your very own moving recreation to take home!

Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart!  Classes are taught by Burpee Museum resident artists. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art!

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Giant Pterosaurs: Azhdarchids

October 26

Azhdarchids are characterized by their long legs and extremely long necks, made up of elongated neck vertebrae!  Create your very own desktop diorama model of an Azhdarchid!
Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart!  Classes are taught by Burpee Museum resident artists. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art!

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People of the Stone Age: Cave Paintings

November 9

Step back in time and explore the ancient art of our prehistoric ancestors!  Blending history and creativity, learn about the techniques ancient humans used to create art that has survived the test of time.  Create your very own cave painting to take home!

Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart!  Classes are taught by Burpee Museum resident artists. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art!

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People of the Stone Age: Carvings

November 23

Step back in time and explore the ancient art of our prehistoric ancestors!  Blending history and creativity, learn about the techniques ancient humans used to create art that has survived the test of time.   Create your very own stone age carving to take home!
Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart!  Classes are taught by Burpee Museum resident artists. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art!

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