August 22 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Drawing from Nature: Beauty of Butterflies
A Workshop with Watercolor and Ink
Saturday, August 22
9 AM – 12 PM
$52 General Public / $47 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Members
*Join us for one class or the whole series. Sign up for multiple sessions and get a $5 discount on all classes. Use discount code MULTI26 in your cart.
Next Drawing from Nature Class:
September 19 – Hawks
Join us for an inspiring watercolor workshop where art and natural history come together. Using real butterfly specimens as our reference, participants will explore the beauty, color, and intricate patterns of these remarkable creatures while developing their watercolor painting skills.
This hands-on workshop is designed for artists and nature journal enthusiasts of all experience levels – from complete beginners discovering watercolor for the first time to experienced painters seeking fresh inspiration and refined techniques. Guidance will cover how to use watercolor and pen to capture delicate details and how to achieve perfect symmetry of these elegant creatures.
Working from actual specimens provides a unique opportunity to closely observe the fascinating structures, textures, and markings that make each butterfly species distinct. Along the way, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the natural world and learn about the beauty and diversity of these important pollinators.
Whether you are passionate about painting, fascinated by nature, or simply looking for a creative and relaxing experience, this workshop offers a welcoming environment to observe, learn, and create. Leave with new watercolor skills, a greater connection to the natural world, and your own butterfly-inspired artwork to cherish.
Drawing, sketching, and watercolor experience are not necessary, all skill levels welcome.
Participant Details:
Please dress for the weather and wear shoes for walking in the woods.
Spend a full day at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Purchase discounted admission to the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center for $5. Discount available only to registered participants on the day of the workshop.
This workshop is designed for adults 18 and up. Interested youth 10 and up may participate with an adult. No registration fee required for an adult accompanying a youth participant unless the adult also plans to participate in the workshop.
Suggested Materials:
- Your field/nature journal
- Paints for the field (although we will have a lot to share, along with brushes)
- Water bottle
- Smartphone with camera
- Portable chair and sun hat
Instructor Bios:
Cynthia Moulton
Cynthia finds that observing and recording in a field journal enhances our engagement with the natural world. Teaching courses in ecology, animal diversity and biological illustration at Castleton University for the last 25 years has allowed her and her students to explore science through pen and ink, graphite and colored pencil.
Lois Moulton
Lois has been passionate about science illustration for years, creating numerous personal nature journals from her travels and time outdoors. As an educator at Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, Massachusetts, she has been incorporating art as a tool for observation into her science classes since 1995. Lois specializes in watercolor and pen & ink.