The Art Of Nature: Sugaring Off

Join watercolorist Brenda Sloane for one or more of these classes that combine nature and art. We will start with a walk on the sanctuary to observe the topic of the month, and then return to the Nature Center to create a follow-up work of art. The Forested Landscape: January 14Discover the past by looking at the present landscape of the sanctuary, and then create a special-effects watercolor painting of rock walls using plastic wrap and aluminum foil.Animal Tracks: February 4Let's take a closer look at mammal tracks, and then create a watercolor painting of a favorite animal, combining wet-on-wet, pen-and-ink, and wet-on-dry techniques.Sugaring Off: February 18Learn about the process of maple sugaring, and then paint a still life watercolor illustrating the equipment used.Signs of Spring: April 28We will explore the sanctuary to observe the seasonal changes from winter to spring, and then return to our drawing boards to create a watercolor of our findings.Instructions and Directions: Meets in the Nature Center. All materials will be provided. Pllease dress for the weather since we will go outside for a short walk.Registration is required.Register by mail: program registration form. (PDF 66K)Register by phone: with a credit card by calling (978) 887-9264.For your own security, DO NOT send credit card information via email.