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Art in Nature | Botanical Illustrations

Join Grace Farms Educator Grayson Kennedy for a brief tutorial on botanical illustrations and learn about how this art form has historically been used to document and educate about the stunning natural world. Walk through the landscape to seek inspiration for the subject of your final drawing, then find the perfect vantage point where you can draw freely. The Art in Nature workshop series is led by visiting artists and Grace Farms staff, inspired by the Grace Farms landscape and…

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June 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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365 Lukes Wood Road
New Canaan, CT 06840 United States

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50

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Join Grace Farms Educator Grayson Kennedy for a brief tutorial on botanical illustrations and learn about how this art form has historically been used to document and educate about the stunning natural world. Walk through the landscape to seek inspiration for the subject of your final drawing, then find the perfect vantage point where you can draw freely.

The Art in Nature workshop series is led by visiting artists and Grace Farms staff, inspired by the Grace Farms landscape and the Foundation’s five initiatives, with instruction, hands-on opportunities to practice new skills, and a takeaway made by each participant.

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