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About this workshop:Explore the fascinating world of patterns in nature. We will investigate the purpose and function behind the shapes found in all kinds of bodies, from cellular to celestial. This workshop will focus on spheres and hexagons. Using these forms as inspiration, the presenters will guide participants in making seedballs with clay & native seeds and hexagon boxes with paper. You will see and appreciate nature in a completely new way!
This 3 hour workshop is designed for adults and seniors. Space is limited; registration opens 10/30/26 at 9 am. If all spaces are filled, contact Pinney Library to be placed on the waiting list at 608-224-7100.
Register here: https://events.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/263049
About the presenters:
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. [email protected] angelajohnsonartist.com @angelajohnsonartist
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. [email protected] @uwarboretum
About the funding:
This event is made possible by a grant from Beyond the Page, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Madison Community Foundation. Beyond the Page is an endowment that funds free humanities programs at Dane County, WI libraries.
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Pinney Library, Madison Public Library, 509 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716-1180, United States
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