# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Drawing Wild: From the Collection
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: You will have the opportunity to discover, or rediscover, the fascinating collections during this private program exploring the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park. Bring a small easel or chair and your drawing or painting materials, and choose your subject from the collections of birds, bears, lions, and Oceanic artifacts. Museum staff will also select some special “guests” from the museum vaults to display. During the program, the instructor will circulate for those who wish feedback, and at the end of the session, attendees will gather to view and discuss each other’s work. Please note: Museum is closed to the public during this program.

Program fee: $35 per adult/ $30 for museum members. Pre-registration required. REGISTER ONLINE!

Permitted Materials: You may bring the medium of your choice — charcoal pencils, graphite, colored pencils, pastels, or watercolor (please, no oils or acrylics).  All skill levels are welcome to participate, high school age and older. Capacity is limited, so sign up early to guarantee your spot.

INSTRUCTOR:
KATHY HODGE: Kathy Hodge attended RISD and has a BFA in painting from Swain School of Design. She has been working in oils and charcoal for over 30 years, has exhibited widely and was awarded the 2017 Fellowship in Painting from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Kathy has long taken inspiration from the natural world in her landscape paintings and was appointed Artist in Residence in thirteen of our National Parks and Forests. She first discovered the museum collections when taking a museum class and she is very excited to be able to offer this opportunity to draw from the collections.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/drawing-wild-from-the-collection/200030669585959
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Providence
- **state**: RI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
- **lat**: 41.786856314125
- **long**: -71.413320325
- **full address**: Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Museum of Natural History, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02905, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Drawing Wild: From the Collection being held?
  - **A:** Drawing Wild: From the Collection takes place on Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Museum of Natural History, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02905, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Drawing Wild: From the Collection?
  - **A:** Drawing Wild: From the Collection is organized by Museum of Natural History and Planetarium.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Drawing Wild: From the Collection is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Providence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Drawing Wild: From the Collection sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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