2019 Art Workshops
A Splash of Color: Painting birds using liquid watercolors
Presented by: Christina Baal, Sponsored by Drawing 10,000 Birds
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: 8:00 AM -12:00 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $35
Registration: Limited to 12 participants
Painting the experience of watching birds using liquid watercolors is fun! It involves movement, splatters, dripping, blotching. It does not always follow rules and mistakes can become important parts of the painting. The spirit of each bird, and its energy, becomes more important than anatomical accuracy, which means that one does not need a background in art to use these fun techniques!
This workshop will focus on using liquid watercolors to paint spring warblers and each participant will create and take home a piece of art! Visit Christina Baal of Drawing 10,000 Birds by clicking here.
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: 8:00 AM -12:00 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $35
Registration: Limited to 12 participants
Painting the experience of watching birds using liquid watercolors is fun! It involves movement, splatters, dripping, blotching. It does not always follow rules and mistakes can become important parts of the painting. The spirit of each bird, and its energy, becomes more important than anatomical accuracy, which means that one does not need a background in art to use these fun techniques!
This workshop will focus on using liquid watercolors to paint spring warblers and each participant will create and take home a piece of art! Visit Christina Baal of Drawing 10,000 Birds by clicking here.
Field Observation and Sketching
Instructor: Catherine Hamilton, Zeiss Ambassador
Dates: Monday, May 6, or Thursday, May 9
*The same workshop will be offered on two days. Choose whichever date works best for you!
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Same time both days!)
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge Lobby
Fee: $35
Registration: Required - Limited to 15 participants
Join Catherine Hamilton on a limited participant sketching and painting workshop at The Biggest Week in American Birding, 2018. Featuring both an indoor classroom and ample time to work outside, participants will have the opportunity to hone their field sketching and color skills, or to explore something completely new. This workshop is open to all levels, from curious beginners to advanced artists. Catherine provides unique instruction for each individual and their particular focus or level; for this reason the number of participants is limited to 15 people. The workshop will incorporate working from life and learning the pros and cons of successfully using photographic reference. Bird anatomy and movement will be discussed. Color assessment and sophisticated mixing will be introduced and worked on throughout the workshop. By breaking down the often overwhelming experience of drawing and painting from the world in front us into a few initial exercises, participants will then have a good amount of time to devote to implementing these as we explore the feeders and grounds at Maumee Bay. Participants bring their own materials, and a suggested materials list will be provided in advance. Materials can be as simple as pencil and a sketchbook!
Dates: Monday, May 6, or Thursday, May 9
*The same workshop will be offered on two days. Choose whichever date works best for you!
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Same time both days!)
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge Lobby
Fee: $35
Registration: Required - Limited to 15 participants
Join Catherine Hamilton on a limited participant sketching and painting workshop at The Biggest Week in American Birding, 2018. Featuring both an indoor classroom and ample time to work outside, participants will have the opportunity to hone their field sketching and color skills, or to explore something completely new. This workshop is open to all levels, from curious beginners to advanced artists. Catherine provides unique instruction for each individual and their particular focus or level; for this reason the number of participants is limited to 15 people. The workshop will incorporate working from life and learning the pros and cons of successfully using photographic reference. Bird anatomy and movement will be discussed. Color assessment and sophisticated mixing will be introduced and worked on throughout the workshop. By breaking down the often overwhelming experience of drawing and painting from the world in front us into a few initial exercises, participants will then have a good amount of time to devote to implementing these as we explore the feeders and grounds at Maumee Bay. Participants bring their own materials, and a suggested materials list will be provided in advance. Materials can be as simple as pencil and a sketchbook!
Techniques for Taking Field Notes and Sketching Birds
Presented by Kelly Riccetti
Date: Tuesday, May 7
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Maumee Bay State Park Lodge
Fee: $35
Registration: Limited to 12 people
*NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED. Meet Kelly in the Maumee Bay State Park Lodge lobby
The ability to observe nature and sketch what you see is a wonderful skill that leads to a deeper understanding of the natural world. Don’t let the fear of “not being an artist” hold you back. Field sketching is not about creating works of art. It’s about becoming a better observer of nature. In this workshop you will be introduced to the basics of field sketching and nature journaling. By combining your observation skills with a few simple drawing techniques, you will be able to go outside and start sketching the natural world with confidence! You will also receive step-by-step instructions on how to draw birds, including how to draw basic bird shapes, add dimension, and finally draw a specific bird by incorporating field marks you identify through close observation.
Date: Tuesday, May 7
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Maumee Bay State Park Lodge
Fee: $35
Registration: Limited to 12 people
*NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED. Meet Kelly in the Maumee Bay State Park Lodge lobby
The ability to observe nature and sketch what you see is a wonderful skill that leads to a deeper understanding of the natural world. Don’t let the fear of “not being an artist” hold you back. Field sketching is not about creating works of art. It’s about becoming a better observer of nature. In this workshop you will be introduced to the basics of field sketching and nature journaling. By combining your observation skills with a few simple drawing techniques, you will be able to go outside and start sketching the natural world with confidence! You will also receive step-by-step instructions on how to draw birds, including how to draw basic bird shapes, add dimension, and finally draw a specific bird by incorporating field marks you identify through close observation.
Needle Felted Bird "Painting"
Instructor: Julie Davis
Date: Wednesday, May 8
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $45
Registration: Required - Limited to 10 participants
Join Julie Davis in this fun wool felting workshop at The Biggest Week in American Birding, 2019.
In this 4 hour workshop you will learn how to do a “painting “of a bird by using a needle felting technique and wool. A prefelted wool background will be provided. I will have pictures for you to choose from or you can bring your own. Your finished piece will be roughly 8” X 10”. (If bringing your own photo, please bring 2 copies that will fit into the 8” X 10” format). If time allows, we will also discuss the wet felting technique that is used to create the background fabric. This workshop is open to all levels, no previous felting experience required.
What to Bring:
All wool and other supplies will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, May 8
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $45
Registration: Required - Limited to 10 participants
Join Julie Davis in this fun wool felting workshop at The Biggest Week in American Birding, 2019.
In this 4 hour workshop you will learn how to do a “painting “of a bird by using a needle felting technique and wool. A prefelted wool background will be provided. I will have pictures for you to choose from or you can bring your own. Your finished piece will be roughly 8” X 10”. (If bringing your own photo, please bring 2 copies that will fit into the 8” X 10” format). If time allows, we will also discuss the wet felting technique that is used to create the background fabric. This workshop is open to all levels, no previous felting experience required.
What to Bring:
- Photo copies of bird (I will have plenty to choose from as well)
- Your excitement and creativity!
All wool and other supplies will be provided.