Join us for a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of Rachel Carson NWR with a Sense of Wonder Art Workshop Day on Saturday, June 19th! In celebration of Rachel Carson's legacy and 50 years of conservation in her name, leading artists will share their “sense of wonder” for nature at a very special place on the Refuge- Timber Point- and offer ways we can all express our wonder and love of nature through art, whether art is completely new to you, or it's something you do on a regular basis. Participants will get to explore hands-on techniques for capturing natural beauty and learn to look at the natural world in a new artistic light.
For the Nature Drawing for Kids and Teens Workshop, Cindy Romano-Benson will share her “sense of wonder” for nature at a very special place on the Refuge- Timber Point- and offer ways we can all express our wonder and love of nature through art, no matter if your idea of fun after school is simply playing outside, or sitting in the garden drawing butterflies and flowers. This workshop will be an exploration of closely observing and sketching in nature. Participants will develop an awareness of the many patterns, shapes, textures and colors found in nature, and be introduced to some drawing tools and techniques.
Details:
Free of charge, but registration is required (please email Jessalyn_benson@fws.gov for more info and/or to sign up); attendance may be capped at a reasonable number, so be sure to register yourself and your family today! Guidance regarding COVID safety will be provided upon registration.
Hosted by Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge at Timber Point in Biddeford, ME.
Open to children and teens ages 7 and up. A parent or guardian of children attending must remain at Timber Point for duration of event.
Parking is at the end of Granite Point Rd in Biddeford, ME.
Meet at the Timber Point Trail Pollinator Garden- about a 5 minute (0.40 mi) walk in from the parking lot.
Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring a favorite sketchpad.
Leading Artist Bio: Cindy Romano-Benson has been teaching drawing to children for over 20 years in her home studio, in addition to working in special education. She studied fine art and illustration at the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University. Cindy’s personal artwork is inspired by her love of the natural world.