A Naturalist’s Guide to Drawing and Painting Birds
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Explore the beauty of nature through art in this workshop at the Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington, VT. We will be tapping into the rich resource of Bob Spear’s dioramas and the museum’s natural history library to draw and paint birds in their natural habitats. Touching on bird anatomy and reflecting on habitats, we will use watercolor and colored pencils for our artworks. 3–hour workshop (Includes all materials)
Instructor: Chris Selin, an instructor with the Davis Studio, and one of the Museum’s exhibiting artists.
Saturday, August 9, 2025 ( https://davisstudiovt.com/product/a-naturalists-guide-to-drawing-and-painting-birds-summer-2025/)
Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Birds of Vermont Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Rd, Huntington, VT 05462
The workshop will begin with observing and sketching skeletons, feathers, and colors from the collection. Then, the Instructor will demonstrate techniques using watercolor, watercolor pencils, and regular colored pencils. Studio time will allow students to complete a realistic bird composition.
Davis Studio will supply sketch and watercolor paper, graphite pencils, watercolor pencils, watercolors, palettes, and brushes. Students will provide their own sketchbooks and any other art materials they wish to use. Optional/Recommended : phone with camera or camera and water bottle, lunch, and snacks.
Questions about this workshop or supplies? Please email Adult Program Director Kat Lawlis : a2xhd2xpcyB8IGRhdmlzc3R1ZGlvdnQgISBjb20=
Image by Chris Selin,and shown with permission.
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Instructor: Chris Selin, an instructor with the Davis Studio, and one of the Museum’s exhibiting artists.
Saturday, August 9, 2025 ( https://davisstudiovt.com/product/a-naturalists-guide-to-drawing-and-painting-birds-summer-2025/)
Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Birds of Vermont Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Rd, Huntington, VT 05462
The workshop will begin with observing and sketching skeletons, feathers, and colors from the collection. Then, the Instructor will demonstrate techniques using watercolor, watercolor pencils, and regular colored pencils. Studio time will allow students to complete a realistic bird composition.
Davis Studio will supply sketch and watercolor paper, graphite pencils, watercolor pencils, watercolors, palettes, and brushes. Students will provide their own sketchbooks and any other art materials they wish to use. Optional/Recommended : phone with camera or camera and water bottle, lunch, and snacks.
Questions about this workshop or supplies? Please email Adult Program Director Kat Lawlis : a2xhd2xpcyB8IGRhdmlzc3R1ZGlvdnQgISBjb20=
Image by Chris Selin,and shown with permission.
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