For July's Pride Outside we're going to join in on all of the fun of WORLD SNAKE DAY! The Irvine team has a full day of snake-themed activities planned, so whether you have a fear or fascination, you're going to want to come! All registered Pride Outside attendees are invited to come to Snake Day... Read more »
Celebrate World Snake Day by practicing observational drawing with live reptiles and artifacts! This class will focus on painting and drawing techniques that will provide new ways of expressing your connection with nature. Irvine's animals will model for us as we capture their unique features through drawing and painting on a canvas tote bag! Participants... Read more »
Learn the skill of turning a dried bottle gourd, grown at the Irvine Native American site in the Three Sisters Garden, into a beautiful and functional hand-made bowl. We will begin by having each participant choosing, opening and cleaning their own gourd. Then, once you have polished and finished the surface bowl, add a variety... Read more »
Just in time for International Owl Awareness Day on August 4th, Irvine invites you to share your appreciation for our feathered friends by engaging in this art endeavor! This class will focus on painting and drawing techniques that will provide new ways of expressing your connection with nature. Irvine's aviary friends will model for us... Read more »
In this workshop, you will be introduced to twining, an ancient form of basketry. This is a technique in which two weavers are twined around splints to create a tightly woven and solid basket. As a style of basket used by people and civilizations from all over the world, the method can be adapted for... Read more »
Irvine invites you to share your appreciation for our furry friends by making art! This class will focus on painting and drawing techniques that will provide new ways of expressing your connection with nature. Furry friends will model for us as we capture their unique features through a mixed media activity with a variety of... Read more »
Irvine invites you to share your appreciation for our spooookiest friends by making art! This class will focus on painting and drawing techniques that will provide new ways of expressing your connection with nature. Slithery and crawly friends will model for us as we capture their unique features through a mixed media activity with a... Read more »
Create a beautiful, sustainable, all-natural wreath for your home. Join Irvine Nature Center for this popular workshop where we will create beautiful and one-of-a-kind wreaths. We will provide a large assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, fruits, cones, and ribbons and all the instructions. Ideal for adults and teens 16+. Instructor: Dr. Clare Walker, Master Naturalist Thursday,... Read more »
Create a beautiful, sustainable, all-natural wreath for your home. Join Irvine Nature Center for this popular workshop where we will create beautiful and one-of-a-kind wreaths. We will provide a large assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, fruits, cones, and ribbons and all the instructions. Ideal for adults and teens 16+. Instructor: Dr. Clare Walker, Master Naturalist Saturday,... Read more »
A wonderful weaving project for even beginners to create these 3D woven ornaments. The Carolina Snowflake pattern was developed by basket maker Billie Ruth Sudduth and was hung in the White House. Using plain and dyed reed, you will get to make both a large and small snowflake to bring home. Ideal for adults and teens.... Read more »
WEATHER UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, Sunday's Dream Catcher Workshop will be postponed to the spring. All ticket holders will be notified. Have you always wanted to know how to make a dream catcher? Well here is your chance! Learn the art of weaving and create a 7-7 1/2 dream catcher. Hoops, beads,... Read more »
From the Luna Moth to the Bumblebee, Maryland’s smallest animals can sometimes bring the biggest colors. Join Irvine naturalist Brittany (a MICA-trained artist!) and a collection of colorful insects for an evening of painting. Each artist will get to paint an insect on a small mirror to bring home. Supplies provided. Instructors: Brittany Roger, Irvine... Read more »
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