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The Connecticut Natural Science Illustrators announce their Fall schedule of classes at Classes Near You > Connecticut.

Connecticut Natural Science Illustrators
In collaboration with the Yale Peabody Museum
www.ctnsi.com

Connecticut Natural Science Illustrators LLC is composed of professional artists and scientists who have developed educational programs in natural science illustration. The members of CTNSI also provide illustrations, printed material, murals and exhibits addressing environmental and biological topics. The team at CTNSI works with environmental groups, nature centers, schools, and event managers. All classes are taught at the Yale Peabody Museum Education Center/West Campus, 117 Frontage Road, Orange, CT 06477. Register online at www.ctnsi.com or contact ctnsiprogramcoordinator@comcast.net.

• Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration
  Wednesdays, September 7 – October 26, 2011; 1-4 PM. All you need is a pencil. Learn to observe and render natural science subjects accurately by applying what you will learn about line, value, proportion, and perspective. Supply list provided. Cost: $350. Instructor: Dorie Petrochko
• Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration
  Saturdays, September 10 – October 29, 2011; 10 AM – 1 PM. All you need is a pencil. Learn to observe and render natural science subjects accurately by applying what you will learn about line, value, proportion, and perspective. Supply list provided. Cost: $350. Instructor: Jan Prentice
• Botanical Illustration in Watercolor
  Wednesdays, September 7-28, 2011, 1-4 PM. Sketch, draw and paint fresh flowers and plants. Sessions can be continuous as we teach to all levels. Materials list provided. Cost: $175. Materials Fee: $40 paid to instructor Cindy Gilbane.
• Botanical Illustration in Watercolor
  Wednesdays, October 5-26, 2011; 1-4 PM. Sketch, draw and paint fresh flowers and plants. Sessions can be continuous as we teach to all levels. Materials list provided. Cost: $175. Materials Fee: $40 paid to instructor Cindy Gilbane.
• Images and Words in Nature
  Saturdays, September 10 – October 1, 2011; 10 AM – 1 PM. Learn quick sketching techniques drawing in the field and at museums. Learn how to describe your observations using words and images. Work in graphite, colored pencil and watercolor. Artists at all levels are welcome.
  Cost: $175. Instructor: Linda Miller
• Drawing and Painting Trees
  Saturdays, October 8-29, 2011; 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Learn how to draw and paint trees and to capture Fall colors using graphite, micron pen and watercolor. Class will be held outdoors at the Yale West Campus, 136 acres of woodland composed of oaks, beeches, birch and exotic fruit trees. Open to beginning and experienced artists. Materials list provided.
  Cost: $175. Instructor: Dorie Petrochko
• Drawing and Painting Birds
  Wednesdays, November 2 – December 14, 2011; 1-4 PM. Avian anatomy, field sketching, and drawing from mounted specimens and skins are the focus of this six-week class. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration or permission of instructor. Materials list provided.
  Cost: $275
• Butterflies in Colored Pencil
  Saturdays, November 12 – December 10, 2011. Draw from the butterfly collection at the Yale Peabody Museum. Learn how to rehydrate and spread butterfly specimens on mounting boards so you can draw them. Then learn how to apply colored pencil to your drawings to create colorful studies. Previous drawing experience helpful, but not necessary.
  Cost: $175. Materials Fee: $20 paid to instructor Jan Prentice.
• Drawing Mammals
  Saturdays, November 5 – December 17, 2011; 1-4 PM. Immerse yourself in the vertebrate zoology collection at Yale Peabody Museum’s West Campus. Study the morphology of mammals as you sketch fossil bones, skeletons and mounts. Open to beginning and experienced artists. Materials list provided. Cost: $275. Instructor: Dorie Petrochko