OFFSITE: Delightfulness Sketchbooks at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Adult Course | This program has been canceled
Combine our class mindfulness observation technique with art media warm ups, basic drawing lessons and sketchbook time to draw in the height of the summer at the Gardens. No experience necessary, or come as a seasoned artist to refresh your practice. Participants will be given their own 9x12 mixed media sketchbook with a sturdy cardboard backing which serves as an acceptable mobile drawing surface.. A variety of drawing/painting supplies will be offered, including one session of optional fabric specific supplies. Feel free to bring anything that makes mobile drawing/painting easier for you such as a portable chair, garden kneeling pad, visor hat,water bottle. We will be mobile in our exploring.
Objective: Enhanced ability to focus on imagery that compels new expressions through mindful observation and mixed media exploration.
*You will have free admission into DBG with your class, no ticket purchases necessary.*
- This class will take place at the Denver Botanic Gardens located at 1007 York St. Denver, CO 80206
- Supplies included but feel free to bring your own media that you enjoy using.
Karen Kenney
KarenMaria is a classically trained French Tapestry Weaver and experienced weaver in the Navajo traditions (Pearl Sunrise, teacher). She sidelined her weaving career when the Columbine shootings spurred her into the desire to help youth and she earned her art teaching credentials to serve for 24 years in Colorado.
KarenMaria creates art that invites viewers to slow down, be in their sense of present moment visual experience to discover details and stories in the symbolism and craftsmanship of her work. She works in fiber, watercolor and collage and has shown her art is various fine art galleries in Colorado. Her IG is Lolygaggn.