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May 17th 2-3:30pm
Instructor: Jonathan Case
Jump into morel mushroom season (peaking May-June) with award-winning author/illustrator Jonathan Case (Little Monarchs, Over the Garden Wall, Batman ‘66, Dear Creature) as he brings his experience with naturalist illustration and foraging into a workshop that combines natural science education with approachable drawing techniques!
There’s no better way to start identifying mushrooms than by observing real specimens in a safe and fun guided session.
In this workshop, Jonathan provides students with freshly foraged examples of morels and their closely associated plants. Students will learn important background about morel mushrooms and record their unique details through notes, drawings, even splashes of watercolor!
Observational drawing is a means to see and capture the world in a way that makes sense to you as an individual. Even if you don’t consider yourself an artist (or a mushroom lover!), this workshop gives you a chance to slow down and explore these fascinating natural specimens in a low-pressure and accessible environment.
In this 90 minute workshop, you’ll learn:
Details about morel mushrooms and where/when to find them
How to avoid “lookalikes” and develop your foraging knowledge methodically
Drawing methods to capture important details with simple tools
Watercolor techniques with field-friendly brush pens
Preparation and cooking tips for morels
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS
All materials provided! Naturalists under 12 are warmly welcome to attend with an adult!
ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTOR
Jonathan Case is an award-winning author/illustrator whose work includes original graphic novels published around the world. His 2022 book, Little Monarchs, was a best book of the year from NPR, School Library Journal, and many others. Jonathan creates paintings, illustrations, and stories for companies like Disney, DC, Cartoon Network, Valve Software, and more. He lives near the Arts Center in Silverton with his family.
Adults - Children welcome with their parents
Materials Provided by Instructor
Location: Silverton Art Center Classroom
May 17th 2-3:30pm
Instructor: Jonathan Case
Jump into morel mushroom season (peaking May-June) with award-winning author/illustrator Jonathan Case (Little Monarchs, Over the Garden Wall, Batman ‘66, Dear Creature) as he brings his experience with naturalist illustration and foraging into a workshop that combines natural science education with approachable drawing techniques!
There’s no better way to start identifying mushrooms than by observing real specimens in a safe and fun guided session.
In this workshop, Jonathan provides students with freshly foraged examples of morels and their closely associated plants. Students will learn important background about morel mushrooms and record their unique details through notes, drawings, even splashes of watercolor!
Observational drawing is a means to see and capture the world in a way that makes sense to you as an individual. Even if you don’t consider yourself an artist (or a mushroom lover!), this workshop gives you a chance to slow down and explore these fascinating natural specimens in a low-pressure and accessible environment.
In this 90 minute workshop, you’ll learn:
Details about morel mushrooms and where/when to find them
How to avoid “lookalikes” and develop your foraging knowledge methodically
Drawing methods to capture important details with simple tools
Watercolor techniques with field-friendly brush pens
Preparation and cooking tips for morels
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS
All materials provided! Naturalists under 12 are warmly welcome to attend with an adult!
ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTOR
Jonathan Case is an award-winning author/illustrator whose work includes original graphic novels published around the world. His 2022 book, Little Monarchs, was a best book of the year from NPR, School Library Journal, and many others. Jonathan creates paintings, illustrations, and stories for companies like Disney, DC, Cartoon Network, Valve Software, and more. He lives near the Arts Center in Silverton with his family.
Adults - Children welcome with their parents
Materials Provided by Instructor
Location: Silverton Art Center Classroom