Here are new updates for Sibley Nature Center in Midland, Texas:
Sibley Nature Center, Midland
www.sibleynaturecenter.org
This 49-acre site is home to programs educating the public about the southern Llano Estacado and surrounding area. Museum specialist and scientific illustrator, Michael M. Nickell, teaches the Center’s courses about nature drawing and journaling. He has been a professional practicing scientific illustrator and nature artists for over 30 years. He clients include National Geographic, Texas Parks and Wildlife, The Museum of Texas Tech University, Lubbock Lake Landmark, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Oklahoma, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, The Square House Museum, Encyclopedia Britannica, and others.
- Introduction to Nature Drawing – September 12 & 26,
October 10 & 24 and November 7, 2011; 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
Cost $50 members, $80 nonmembers. - How to Use Your Digital Camera – September 12 & 14, 2011; 6-8 PM. Cost: $25 members, $35 nonmembers. Instructor: Richard Galle
- Natural Dyes – October 20, 2011; 7-8 PM. Learn how to dye cloth or yarn using plant material such as onion skin, agarita root, broomweed leaves and more. This special presentation is free for Sibley members, $10 for nonmembers. Instructor: Ethel Matthews
This information can also be viewed at Classes Near You > Texas.

