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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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Dromaeosaurs: Dinosaur Detectives

July 6

Dromaeosaurs, often called raptors, are some of the most famous dinosaurs! Their unique feet left equally unique footprints! But what can footprints really tell us about these animals? Find out at Art of The Earth!

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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Amphibians: Astoundingly Amphibians

July 20

Amphibians are among the most enduring animals on this planet, and have had some serious high points in their time on earth! Temnospondyls are a now extinct group of amphibians that were once wildly successful, and some got truly huge! Learn more about the lost amphibians and come home with your own model and display of an astounding amphibian!

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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Trilobites

August 3

Get ready for a fun adventure with one of Earth’s coolest creatures- trilobites! These amazing arthropods were some of the most successful animals in history, and now you can learn all about them! Discover the incredible endurance and diversity of these ancient creatures and then unleash your creativity by painting your very own trilobite model 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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Ceratopsids

August 17

Learn about the diversity and unique headgear on Ceratopsids! Triceratops and its cousins are well known for their elaborate and extravagant horns and frills. Then create your very own 3d Printed ceratopsid heads!
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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