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HMNH Adult Classes

Explore the natural world more closely with a drawing course or workshop on topics in natural history. Programs are taught in-person or via Zoom meeting as indicated.

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Members receive a discount on all classes.

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

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

Activities

Sketching and Mindfulness

 

Online Workshop

Wednesday, December 3, 9:30–11:30 am

Instructor: Erica Beade

Join us for this two-hour online workshop where we'll explore how sketching can be a practice for deepening mindful awareness of our surroundings, and how mindful awareness can enrich our sketching practice by helping us quiet inner voices. Using natural objects as our subject matter, we will explore ways to focus our attention, learn to see more deeply, and record our observations more carefully. Taught by professional artist and educator Erica Beade. The group will be limited to 12 participants, allowing ample time for individual feedback. All skill levels are welcome.

$35 members/ $40 nonmembers
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Growing Beauty: How Growth in Nature Creates Spirals and Fractals

Online Workshop

Tuesday, December 9, 9:30–11:30 am

Instructor: Rachel Mirus

Familiar natural shapes, like spirals or the branching of plants, recur in fascinating and beautiful diversity, and are often the result of simple patterns for growth. We will use observational drawing to explore a few of the many kinds of spirals, branching patterns, and fractals, as well as how and why they grow. Moving on from pure observation, students will finish with a creative project inspired by these natural shapes.

$35 members/ $40 nonmembers
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Pinning and Learning: Empress Cicada

In-Person Workshop

Saturday, January 24,  9:30–10:30 am

Instructor: Mickey Alice Kwapis, professional taxidermist

Explore amazing arthropods from an evolutionary perspective with a hands-on look at an impressive species! Utilizing sustainably sourced specimens, students will learn about arthropod development and anatomy by preparing and preserving a cicada specimen of their own. Each student will receive  a set of illustrated instructions, tools, and their own pinned specimen to dry and later display at home. With newfound knowledge, students can explore the museum’s arthropod gallery to observe the many nuances of Earth’s invertebrate species. 

These are fun, engaging activities that can be enjoyed by all ages. Students under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone who can work with the child, at no additional charge. If chaperones wish to complete their own project, a second specimen must be purchased through a separate registration.

$80 members/ $90 nonmembers
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Pinning and Learning: Sunset Moth

In-Person Workshop

Saturday, January 24, 11:00 am–12:00 pm

Instructor: Mickey Alice Kwapis, professional taxidermist 

Explore amazing arthropods from an evolutionary perspective with a hands-on look at an impressive species! Utilizing sustainably sourced specimens, students will learn about arthropod development and anatomy by preparing and preserving a sunset moth specimen  of their own. Each student will receive  a set of illustrated instructions, tools, and their own pinned specimen to dry and later display at home. With newfound knowledge, students can explore the museum’s arthropod gallery to observe the many nuances of Earth’s invertebrate species. 

These are fun, engaging activities that can be enjoyed by all ages. Students under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone who can work with the child, at no additional charge. If chaperones wish to complete their own project, a second specimen must be purchased through a separate registration.

$80 members/ $90 nonmembers
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Pinning and Learning: Five-Horned Rhino Beetle

In-Person Workshop

Saturday, January 24, 1:00–2:00 pm

Instructor: Mickey Alice Kwapis, professional taxidermist

Explore amazing arthropods from an evolutionary perspective with a hands-on look at an impressive species! Utilizing sustainably sourced specimens, students will learn about arthropod development and anatomy by preparing and preserving a five-horned rhino beetle of their own. Each student will receive  a set of illustrated instructions, tools, and their own pinned specimen to dry and later display at home. With newfound knowledge, students can explore the museum’s arthropod gallery to observe the many nuances of Earth’s invertebrate species. 

These are fun, engaging activities that can be enjoyed by all ages. Students under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone who can work with the child, at no additional charge. If chaperones wish to complete their own project, a second specimen must be purchased through a separate registration.

$80 members/ $90 nonmembers
Register

Pinning and Learning: Malayan Jungle Nymph

In-Person Workshop

Saturday, January 24, 2:30–3:30 pm

Instructor: Mickey Alice Kwapis, Professional Taxidermist 

Explore amazing arthropods from an evolutionary perspective with a hands-on look at an impressive species! Utilizing sustainably sourced specimens, students will learn about arthropod development and anatomy by preparing and preserving a Malayan jungle nymph of their own. Each student will receive a set of illustrated instructions, tools, and their own pinned specimen to dry and later display at home. With newfound knowledge, students can explore the museum’s arthropod gallery to observe the many nuances of Earth’s invertebrate species.
These are fun, engaging activities that can be enjoyed by all ages. Students under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone who can work with the child, at no additional charge. If chaperones wish to complete their own project, a second specimen must be purchased through a separate registration.

$80 members/ $90 nonmembers
Register