The Philadelphia area has a long tradition of natural history illustration going back to Charles Wilson Peale’s natural history museum and the establishment of first art school in the country –The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Continuing this naturalistic tradition, we are offering a unique opportunity to experience our historical farm family via a beginner animal drawing workshop. Guided by an experienced artist you will be introduced to a variety of techniques, sources of inspiration and suggestions for structuring your own drawing practice.

 

Instructor Bio: 

Beth Haebel is a visual artist who has exhibited in juried shows and galleries in the area. She has been a volunteer at Colonial Farmstead for over ten years and has recently turned her attention to creating naturalistic paintings the animals who live and work at our farm. She has taught drawing and painting in a variety of settings including community art centers and museums.

 

Light refreshments will provided but we suggest you bring lunch. We will be working primarily on a table but you are welcome to bring a portable chair or stool.

Materials Needed:

Inexpensive newsprint pad approx. 8 x 10

Spiral bound sketchbook approximately 11 x 14

Number 2 or HB pencils, pen felt tip or ballpoint

Eraser – White pearl or pink