August Art Series

August Art Series
Monday, Aug. 3 – Wednesday, Aug. 12
1 – 3pm
Location: The Education Center
Designed for ages 6 – 12
$25 per child. Email efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org after registering for three of the programs, and get the fourth free!
All tickets final sale.

Ignite your child’s imagination this summer with our August Art Series! This four-class program invites young artists to explore a variety of creative techniques while celebrating nature and self-expression. Each session introduces a new medium and theme, inspiring children to experiment, imagine, and bring their artistic visions to life. Every participant will have the chance to display their creations in a gallery at our upcoming Great Nature Play Day!

Class Schedule – Attend one session or all four!

Aug. 3: Self-Portraits (Oil Pastel)
Discover the rich history of portrait making! We’ll explore real portraits inside our historic museum and mansion before creating colorful oil pastel self-portraits that celebrate identity and imagination.

Aug. 5: Nature Collages (Mixed Media)
Design your very own landscapes with natural treasures and recycled materials! Using leaves, textures, and shapes, children will build layered collages inspired by the world around them.

Aug. 10: Nature Journals (Colored Pencils & Watercolor)
Become a nature observer! Children will create their own sketch journals, learning to look closely at flowers and other natural details, then capturing them with drawings and watercolor.

Aug. 12: Printmaking Play (Leaf Prints, Sun Prints & Stamps)
Make your mark with nature! Kids will experiment with printmaking techniques—from leafy patterns to sun prints to handmade stamps—that turn the outdoors into art.

Don’t forget: Sign up for three classes and get the fourth one free! After registering for three classes, email Erin Fitzpatrick, Education Manager, at efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org to claim your free class.

This is a drop-off program. Guardians are encouraged to stay on-site during the duration of the program and explore the beautiful grounds!

To request accommodations or discuss support needs, please contact Education Manager, Erin Fitzpatrick, at efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org in advance of the program. Group rates are available, please contact the education team here.

All tickets are final sale and will take place rain or shine. 48-hour cancellation policy: cancellations will be credited toward a future education workshop.

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