When registration is full, you can call Pinney Library at 608-224-7100 to be placed on a waiting list.
There are two different parts to this workshop. You may register for one or both dates. Registration opens on July 10, 2025.
Playing with Patterns in Nature: Waves and Vortices
Explore the fascinating world of patterns in nature. We will take a deep dive to look at the purpose and function behind the shapes found in water, including waves and vortices. Using these forms as inspiration, we will create art pieces with paper marbling. You will see and appreciate nature in a completely new way!
This workshop is designed for adults and older teens 16+.
Space is limited and registration is required, opening at 9am on July 10, 2025. Workshops are in high demand; if full, call Pinney Library at 608-224-7100 to be placed on a waiting list.
Instructors:
Angela Johnson is an artist and educator with a creative spirit. Her teaching career started as a 5th grade Language Arts teacher. No matter the classroom, her teaching philosophy remains the same – give students the tools to grow from learner to leader in both art and life. When not making work, teaching, or working with individuals, groups, and organizations as a creative coach, Angela can be found meditating, kayaking, or scuba diving. She earned her Masters in Art Education and MFA from UW-Madison.
Marian Farrior has been coordinating volunteer ecological restorations at UW-Madison Arboretum for over 20 years. Marian has taught workshops and classes in permaculture, forest gardening, patterns in nature, biomimicry, and social artistry. Her passion is helping people to connect with nature and fall in love with Earth. She has a B.A. in Anthropology and a M.S. in Sustainable Systems with an emphasis in Permaculture.