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HMNH Adult Classes

Explore the Harvard Museum of Natural History's collections more closely with a drawing course or workshop on topics in natural history.

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Members receive a discount on all classes.

Registration
Class sizes are limited and advance registration is required. Full payment is due at the time of registration.  We accept Visa, Mastercard and Amex.

Cancellations
You may cancel up to two weeks before the first class and receive a refund less a $15 fee. After that time, no refund can be made. A full refund is issued if the museum cancels the program.

Activities

Plumage and Personality: An Art and Science Workshop


Saturday, March 9, 2019
9:30 AM–12:30 PM

Instructors: Artist Erica Beade and Harvard University biologist Dakota McCoy

The world of birds is full of diverse behaviors and appearances. Some birds blend in with their environment, while others do everything they can to stand out. How and why do birds achieve these visual feats, and what can it tell us about their natural history and evolution? Harvard University biologist Dakota McCoy will use feather and bird specimens from the University's collections to explore how and why this diversity of forms and behaviors arose. Artist Erica Beade will show participants techniques to capture the nuance of avian color and form in their drawings.

Fee: $45 members/$55 nonmembers.
Advance registration required.

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The Art of Botanical Drawing: A Four Session Course

 

Four Saturdays: March 30, April 6, 13, and 27
9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Instructor: Erica Beade

Explore the beauty and variety of plant forms using pencil, watercolor, and colored pencil. This four-session course will introduce botanical drawing techniques through close observation and practice with contour, gesture, foreshortening, shading and color. All skill levels are welcome.

Fees: $110 members/$130 nonmembers. 
Advance registration required. 

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