Nature has been the inspiration for art since the beginning of time. Creating art is another way for you to connect to nature. Ever spent an hour drawing a flower or an insect? Gives you a whole new perspective on the intricacies and beauty in their existence.

April Richardson starts with a drawing from life, and combines painting, printmaking, and collage to make mixed media monotypes, unique prints. Lush color, flowing lines and sensual curves and edges create a world within each painting. She applies thin layers of ink and paper and then scrapes or tears them away, rebuilding layer after layer to achieve depth and rich textures. Paint and other surface treatments transform a print to a complex and evocative painting.

Spend two days with Seattle area artist April Richardson, exercising your creativity! The fee covers etching press, inks, tools, paper - everything you'll need. Please bring your lunch and an apron. Please register by October 3 at 206-684-7434.

Ages: 8 and older

Location: Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. SW

Dates: Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Activity Fee: $104

Course #33273