Adult Workshop: Botanical Still Life

About this event

We know that spending time in nature can improve our mood and refresh our concentration. In this class we will immerse ourselves in the study of plants while learning essential techniques for drawing from direct observation outdoors. Geared towards beginners and those wanting to refresh their skills, we will review drawing basics including composition, line, shape and value. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and artistic growth. No prior experience needed.

Oami Powers is a visual artist based in North Carolina whose work explores themes of memory, nostalgia, grief, and place. Raised in California and New Zealand, her experiences of the natural world deeply influence her practice.

Powers holds a B.A. in Art History and Classical Studies from the University of Canterbury. In 2018, she was selected as the North Carolina Emerging Artist in Residence at Artspace in Raleigh. Her work has been shown in solo and juried group exhibitions nationwide, and has been acquired for collections including Duke Energy and the City of Rocky Mount. Powers has refined her craft through workshops at Penland School of Craft, Anderson Ranch, and with artist Cristina Cordova.

From Museum of Life and Science