ONSITE: Family Studio: Eco-Botanical Art (A)

ONSITE: Family Studio: Eco-Botanical Art (A)

Family Studio | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Drawing East

Family

1/8/2022 (one day)

10:00 AM-11:30 AM EDT on Sat

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$15.00

$13.50

$5.00

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. Let's explore the artwork of artist Bridget Beth Collins as inspiration for creating our own botanical sun catchers using a variety of natural and recycled materials. The class will begin with a reading of the children's book "Anywhere Artist" by Nikki Slade-Robinson. We will then practice using natural materials such as shells, flowers, sticks, stones, and various loose parts to create transient art arrangements, designs and shapes. The final project (sun-catchers) will be made by arranging pressed flowers and natural materials on clear contact paper, with recycled materials to create frames to hang your arrangement in a window. The petals and natural materials look beautiful when the sun shines through!

  • Only one sign up is required per family. Families can include up to 4 people. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. All materials and equipment provided. Artmaking activities will involve some messiness; please wear appropriate clothing.

    Families need to sign up before 4pm the day before class. Confirmations/cancellations will be made by 5pm on the day before. Please sign up as early as possible.

    Students must follow social distancing protocols and wear masks at all times. For more info visit visarts.org. This is an On-site course. On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program: if interested please visit visarts.org.
Powell, Erin

As a child, art gave me confidence, focus, and motivation in school. I spent my free time playing in the woods, drawing, and taking care of my many pets – which included several cats and even a small flock of sheep. My artwork today is filled with inspiration from these experiences, especially nature and animals.

I enjoy sharing my talents with others; to empower the struggling student, include the exceptional, and inspire anyone with an interest in creating. I have a BFA in Art Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. I previously worked as an elementary art teacher in Charles City County. Following the birth of my 2 lovely daughters, my focus changed to Early Childhood Education. I earned a certificate in Early Childhood Education from John Tyler Community College and am currently a lead teacher at a play-based preschool in Bon Air where my days are filled with art, music, and fun with the 3-4 year olds in my class.

Website: http://www.flickr.com/people/erinpowellarts/