Feathered Forms: A Bird Sketching Workshop with Local Artist Jennifer York

Join local artist Jennifer York for an introduction to sketching workshop at the Charleston Museum. Using items from the Museum’s collection as inspiration, York will teach sketching from direct observation in both pencil and pen, enlivened by colored and watercolor pencils. Participants will walk away from this workshop with multiple smaller practice sketches and one larger final sketch. This workshop is open to beginners and participants of all skill levels, age 13 and up. All supplies and equipment provided.

The Charleston Museum is home to an extensive ornithology collection including taxidermy mounts, eggs, nests and study skins collected by both early and contemporary naturalists. This April, participants will explore the Bunting Natural History Gallery, drawing inspiration from the vivid colors, forms and details of the Museum’s bird mounts as they bring their sketches to life.

Cost is $45 for Museum members or $60 for non-members. Registration is required.

Register online or call (843) 722-2996 ext. 235.

Classes with insufficient enrollment may be canceled. Students will be notified in advance and full refunds or the opportunity to transfer to another workshop will be offered. Student cancellations must be requested 48 hours in advance for a refund minus $10 administration fee. Full registration fee may be transferred to a future workshop or other adult program. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will result in a forfeiture of the workshop fee.