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HMNH Adult Classes

Explore the natural world more closely with a drawing course or workshop on topics in natural history. All programs are taught via Zoom meeting.

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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 $15 fee. After that time, no refund can be made. A full refund is issued if the museum cancels the program.

Activities

Drawing Trees

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

9:30 am–11:30 am

Instructor: Artist and Educator Erica Beade

Explore the variety and elegance of tree forms using pencil and paper. We will focus on capturing the shapes and volume of trunks and branches and techniques for drawing foliage in this online workshop. Groups will be limited to ten, allowing ample time for individual feedback. All skill levels are welcome.

Members $30/Nonmembers $35

Class is full

Drawing Birds

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

9:30–11:30 am

Instructor: Artist and Educator Erica Beade

Capture the beauty of birds with pencil and paper in this online class with Erica Beade. We will explore avian anatomy, step-by-step methods for developing bird drawings, and techniques for drawing feather textures. Groups will be limited to ten, allowing ample time for individual feedback. All skill levels are welcome.

Members $30/Nonmembers $35
Class is full

Drawing Botanicals

Three Tuesdays, May 25, June 1, and June 8, 2021

9:30–11:30 am

Instructor: Artist and Educator Erica Beade

Explore the beauty and variety of plant forms using pencil and colored pencil. This three-session online course will introduce botanical drawing techniques beginning with close observation and techniques for achieving greater accuracy, then moving into capturing depth, volume, texture, and color. We will look at examples, discuss techniques, and have plenty of time for drawing and individual feedback. All skill levels are welcome.

Members $90/Nonmembers $105
Class is full

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