BIOLOGY/ART Class Series
Environmental SCience-inspired Art Classes
for Adults of all Skill Levels.
Fun, curiosity, and inspiration are key to learning a new skill.
EXPERIENCE:
Ten years of safety, paddle skills and adult art instruction, North Brooklyn Community
Seven years, Museum Educator at the South Street Seaport Museum
Three years, Director of Art for After School Programing at the Lenox Hill Neighborhood Settlement House
Two years, Teaching Assistant in the NYC Public Schools
Twenty-four years, Scientific illustrator for textbooks & training materials at Science Source.
Biology/Art Series of classes for adults. Each 3-hour workshop includes a 20-30 minute biology slideshow focusing on local ecology and marine environment and is followed by a brief art skills lesson and time to relax and create your art piece.
Designed for adult & teen STEAM programming at public libraries, state and city parks, community centers or any educational venue.
LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ART TOPICS
ON WATER ENvironmental CLASSES
On Water Ecology Kayak Paddles Introduction including the environmental history of the local waterways history, collection of specimens using plankton nets and post-paddle microscope views, and identification of what the group collected.
Discovering Bushwick Inlet: Focuses on marine life, including oysters, and bird wildlife found in Bushwick Inlet.
Exploring Newtown Creek: Focuses on the environmental downfall and modern-day challenges and reclamation efforts.
A Photo Journey of the Waterfront: Kayak up to Hallets Cove, with many stops along to take photos and talk about the history and ecology of the East River.
Please contact me with any inquires about teaching for your organization.