Draw Plants and Gain a Deeper Appreciation of Their Magic

The Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum is hosting a workshop on  November 7 with Wendy Anderson Halperin, nationally recognized children’s book author and illustrator.   The workshop, “Draw Plants and Gain a Deeper Appreciation of Their Magic,” is for everyone interested in plants.

No drawing experience is necessary!  Students will be guided with step by step instructions through the drawing and observing process.

In addition to being an acclaimed book illustrator, the instructor Anderson Halperin, is also the Director of Drawing Children into Reading, a non-profit that has developed a curriculum for schools with gardens using drawing.    The web site for her non-profit is:   http://www.drawingchildrenintoreading.com/

Participants will  learn about plant structure, patterns, and form.  “Learn the function of various parts of the plants from seed to root, from pollinator to decomposer and from photosynthesis to your kitchen table,” Wendy said.

All students enrolling in the class are asked to bring the Crayola (brand) 64 set of crayons.  Additionally, students will be given a Portable Art Studio box with a pencil, an eraser, a terrific sharpener and an alphabet book about plants we eat.

Draw Plants and Gain a Deeper Appreciation of Their Magic workshop is Saturday, November 7 from 9 until 5, with an hour for lunch.

To register, it is $150 per person.  Payment may be mailed to the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, P.O. Box 626, South Haven MI 49090, checks made to Drawing Children into Reading.  Payment may be made by credit or debit card by calling the museum, 269-637-3251.

Please contact us with any questions.