Wildlife artist Melody Asbury, a signature member of the prestigious Society of Animal Artists is offering a four-week class series where individual instruction will be given on learning anatomy, gesture and characteristics of various animals. Now that the weather has warmed this will include the animals grazing in the Flanders’ pastures and homed in their North Barn as well as a collection of taxidermy and photographs. Any medium can be used and all artistic levels are welcome. Students should bring a sketchbook, pencil and other supplies of their choice to the first class.
The first four class series will begin on Wednesday June 28 with classes also held on the following Wednesdays of July 5, 12 and 19. All classes will be held from 7 to 9 PM at the Flanders’ studio which is located on the corner of Flanders Road and Church Hill Road in Woodbury.
The cost for the four class series is $100 for members or $150 for non-members. Preregistration is required. Those interested may register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.
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