Learn to illustrate natural science at DMC workshop

Register by June 1 for the Natural Science Illustration Workshop held July 11–15 at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center in Walpole.

The workshop is for people who want to illustrate a natural history journal with sketches or watercolor, hone skills and talents to create scientifically accurate drawings, or plan to bring art and science into their classroom.

Participants will draw live specimens collected along the DMC waterfront. Instructor David Wheeler also will bring an extensive collection of shells, bones and artifacts. Prior art training is not required.

Cost of the five-day workshop is $400. Room and board at the DMC are available for an additional fee. More information and registration is available online or by calling 563.8220.