ART DRAWN FROM NATURE: KIRK NEWMAN ART SCHOOL AT THE KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER

As muse and motivation for new art making experiences, the Kirk Newman Art School and the Kalamazoo Nature Center are thrilled to announce an expanded partnership that brings the talented School faculty to the landscapes of the Nature Center. Explore the beauty of the trails, prairie blossoms, trees, animals, and scenery through a range of nature-inspired art courses. Pre-arrival information will be shared with enrollees prior to the start of each course.

NATURAL CASTING 

By learning the lost wax method of casting, you can turn organic materials into beautiful bronze or silver jewelry findings and miniature sculptures. Discover the process on a walk through the woods while also searching for materials to prepare. Casting leaves, flowers, and twigs are just a few possibilities that you can use to create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. This class will take place for the first two weeks at the Nature Center, then the remaining weeks will happen in the KIA in the jewelry studio.

Amelia Falk

Thu (7 wks) 6/13-7/25 1-3:30pm 

KNC Visitors Center Lower Classroom / KIA Jewelry Studio   

$265 / KIA & KNC Members: $245

*No class 7/4

Enrollment for summer semester opens to members on May 6 and the public on May 13 at 8:00am