Bringing da Vinci to Life Art Workshop: Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts

Led by muralist Katie Trainer, the workshop explores the magic of sacred geometry. 

You’ll discover how Leonardo da Vinci transformed simple shapes into masterpieces. Learn to see patterns in nature and the human form, then bring your creations to life with vibrant watercolors and acrylic paint. 

No artistic experience needed – just curiosity and a desire to connect with something deeper. 

WITF is and celebrating his lasting impact as an artist, inventor and innovator with a series of events, including 12 free Art Workshops for adults, ages 18 and up, throughout its 19-county footprint.

Bringing da Vinci to Life culminates on November 2 with a free community exhibit and preview screening of LEONARDO DA VINCI, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon.

Bringing da Vinci to Life is presented by WITF and supported by our partners: 

is a production of Florentine Films and WETA Washington, D.C. Directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon. Written by David McMahon and Sarah Burns. Produced by Sarah Burns, David McMahon, Ken Burns and Tim McAleer. Edited by K.A. Miille and Woody Richman. Cinematography by Buddy Squires. Narrated by Keith David. The voice of Leonardo is read by the Italian actor Adriano Giannini. The musician and composer Caroline Shaw wrote and recorded original music for the film performed by Attacca Quartet, Sō Percussion and Roomful of Teeth. The executive in charge for WETA is John F. Wilson. Executive producer is Ken Burns.  

Corporate funding for was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by The Better Angels Society and by its individual members The Paul and Sandra Montrone Family; Stephen A. Schwarzman; Diane and Hal Brierley; Caroland Ned Spieker; Michael and Sandy Collins; Mario J. Gabelli; The Lynch Foundation; McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Cappy and Janie McGarr; and John and Leslie McQuown. Funding was also provided by Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha Darling; the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation; and the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation. 

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