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Drawing Up Close with Natural History Maryland's State Fossil, Ecphora

Start
05 Aug 2024
10:00 AM
End
06 Aug 2024
12:00 PM
Location
6908 Belair Rd, Natural History Society of MD
Spaces left
18

Registration

Member – $60.00
NHSM Fossil Club Member – $55.00
Non-member – $75.00

Observational drawing is simply drawing what you see. In this class, you will learn all about Maryland’s state fossil, Ecphora gardnerae gardnerae (Wilson), and create an observational drawing using provided materials, including your very own ecphora fossil. During the 2-day course, participants will practice observational drawing and shading techniques and then create a final drawing composition of the ecphora shell using drawing tools of their choosing.

About the Instructor: Julia Capallo is an artist and educator based in Perry Hall, Maryland. She taught art in a school setting at the elementary and middle school levels for over a decade, and she currently works with different organizations teaching art to a wide range of ages. Nature is a big source of inspiration for Julia’s own artwork, and she loves to use arts integration as a way to deepen understanding about various topics.

Class At A Glance:

Day 1:

Introductions
History of ecphora shell
Drawing and shading exercises
Sketches/plan final artwork

Day 2:

Day 1 review, demonstrations
Prepare final artwork and select materials
Studio time to work on drawing
Gallery walk

Materials Provided:

Informational handout about the ecphora shell
Observational drawing guide and techniques
Drawing materials and rulers
Practice drawing paper
Final drawing paper

This drawing class is for ages 13 and up.

Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at the time of registration. Cancellations made seven or more days in advance of the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee and the cost of materials. Cancellations made within seven days of the event will not receive a refund but may be transferred to a friend.

The Natural History Society of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and contributions are tax-deductible.

The mission of the Natural History Society of Maryland is to foster stewardship of Maryland’s natural heritage by conserving its natural history collections, educating its citizenry, and inspiring its youth to pursue careers in the natural sciences.