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+): $15 ($12 admission + $3 class fee)
- Nonmember Youth (4-12): $13 ($10 admission + $3 class fee)
- Members: $2 ($0 admission + $2 class fee)
SESSIONS (Recommended 7+)
Suchomimus: Dinos in the Water!
May 11
Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart! Why did Stegosaurus’ ornamentation vary from species to species? At this workshop, you will get to create your very own Stegosaurus inspired by nature! 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!
Ichthyosaurs: The Fish Lizards
May 25
Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart! Why did Stegosaurus’ ornamentation vary from species to species? At this workshop, you will get to create your very own Stegosaurus inspired by nature! 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!
Mosasaurs: These be Sea Serpents
June 8
Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart! Why did Stegosaurus’ ornamentation vary from species to species? At this workshop, you will get to create your very own Stegosaurus inspired by nature! 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!
Plesiosaurs: Flying through the Water
June 22
Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart! Why did Stegosaurus’ ornamentation vary from species to species? At this workshop, you will get to create your very own Stegosaurus inspired by nature! 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!
Dromaeosaurs: Dinosaur Detectives
July 6
Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart! Why did Stegosaurus’ ornamentation vary from species to species? At this workshop, you will get to create your very own Stegosaurus inspired by nature! 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!
Amphibians: Astoundingly Amphibians
July 20
Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart! Why did Stegosaurus’ ornamentation vary from species to species? At this workshop, you will get to create your very own Stegosaurus inspired by nature! 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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