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Create a Beautiful Scientific Sculpture
December 7 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$29 – $34
Create a Beautiful Scientific Sculpture
Saturday, December 7, 12-3pm
Join us on Saturday, December 7th, for a hands-on workshop blending science, art, and nature! Perfect for beginners, this class guides you through sculpting and modeling with expert instruction by Art de Cady DeLay .
Start with a nature walk to observe local flora and fauna, then apply your findings to create a 3D masterpiece.
Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today: https://loom.ly/JlQNjJs
Scientific Illustration & Observation in Sculpture
Love nature, science, and art but don’t know where to start? Here is your opportunity to master a new skill and bring home your own environmentally-inspired masterpiece after just one class.
Learn the basics of sculpture and modeling with step-by-step instruction by a master scientific illustrator. After a nature walk to gain knowledge of local flora and fauna, apply your observations to composition, techniques, color and design theory, building layers, mixing media, creating a 3D model, and more. This class is perfect for aspiring artists or creative nature lovers with no prior experience, only a passion for the arts and sciences. Participants will have a completed art piece to take home at the conclusion of the workshop.
Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Accessibility and Logistics
- Wear layers and be prepared to be out in the sun for part of the time.
- This program will occur in the amphitheater behind the Museum. There is a ramp to get down to the amphitheater, but at the end are steps.
- Leave your pets at home. Trained service animals are allowed.
- Restrooms and water fountain are available inside the Museum.
