Natural History Art Classes
Enhance your visit with a 60 min 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! 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! 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 11:00 am - 12:00 pm OR 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)
Recent Departures
May 6th
When people think of extinction they often think of the distant past, however there are many species that have gone extinct even within just the past hundred years. We’ll look at tactics artists use to get around pitfalls to bring life to the recent past!
Recent Departures
May 13th
When people think of extinction they often think of the distant past, however there are many species that have gone extinct even within just the past hundred years. We’ll look at tactics artists use to get around pitfalls to bring life to the recent past!
