DRAWING IN NATURE

Let your creativity run wild!
Youth 9–14


Dates + Times

Tuesday, Thursday 

9:30 am–12 noon
Session 1: July 7 + 9

Session 2: July 21 + 23

Session 3: August 11 + 13


Tuition: 

$150 per session 


Youth Artists will gain inspiration and learn from nature as they develop observational drawing skills and learn design basics from natural patterns and structures found in the landscape.

The class will immerse themselves in natural settings around the island as they study the natural world in abundance.

All materials are provided by NISDA.

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