Summer Nature Art Studio – Ages 8-14 - Prescott Community Center

In this creative art program, students will explore the beauty of nature through daily drawing and painting projects inspired by natural objects and outdoor scenes. Each day, students will observe and create artwork featuring subjects such as flowers, insects, landscapes, and mushrooms. Through a variety of art techniques and materials, students will strengthen their observation skills, creativity, and artistic confidence. The program encourages imagination, self-expression, and an appreciation for the natural world while providing a fun and relaxing artistic experience.

Monday: Drawing in Oil Pastels - Close-Up Insect or Flower
On Monday, junior artists will craft vibrant, colorful artworks with oil pastels. They will select a subject they find appealing, such as an insect or a flower, and practice cropping and drawing close-up perspectives. The group will explore composition techniques and discuss color schemes like warm, cool, analogous, complementary, and monochrome using a color wheel. Students will also learn how to utilize oil pastels to produce optimal effects before completing their final piece.

Thursday: Leaf Design Block Printmaking
On Thursday, students will explore printmaking with the linocut technique. They will examine real leaves and leaf images while designing their own leaf prints. The session will cover different types of printmaking and safe carving practices for creating their unique designs on rubber blocks. Students will also have the opportunity to print their designs in various colors onto paper, resulting in vibrant, colorful prints.

All materials are provided.

Emily Finch

Instructor

Emily is a Groton resident, artist and art teacher who enjoys sharing her love of creative expression and technical art skills with others. She holds a degree in Art Education and has taught private art lessons to children for many years. As an artist herself, she mainly works with watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint, as well as charcoal and chalk pastels and is drawn to subjects in nature. At home, Emily has three young children and in her spare time she enjoys gardening, cooking, visiting the beach, doing yoga and playing with her kittens.