Museum art workshops focus on nature through a microscope

May 17, 2019

Marmian Grimes

The University of Alaska Museum of the North will offer art workshops in which participants can create art from nature viewed under a microscope.

A workshop for adults will be held Tuesday, May 28, from 5–7 p.m. Register online at bit.ly/uamnadulted. A family art workshop, for children ages 6 and up with an adult, will be held on Wednesday, May 29, from 4–6 p.m. Register online at bit.ly/uamnworkshops.

During both workshops, local artist Jennifer Moss will lead participants in looking at nature through a microscope and creating their own works of art on wood panels. No previous experience is necessary.

Preregistration is required for both sessions. There is a discount for museum members. For more information, visit www.uaf.edu/museum or call 474-5360.

MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Arseneau, 907-474-7505, ua-museumlearn@alaska.edu.