Natural Colors and the Science of Art

with Rebeccah Cope

Friday, May 1 | 1 – 4pm

Explore why we see the world the way we do in a hands-on science lab and head outdoors to explore the amazing world of natural colors found in and around the NC Arboretum’s gardens. Discover animal, vegetable and mineral sources such as the roots, leaves and flowers of plants and trees, precious stones, bug parts, charred bones and other natural materials that have historically been used to make paint, inks, dyes and food colorants, including those which are traditional to Southern Appalachia. Make paint using colored earth pigments and natural binders.

This program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time.

Rebeccah Cope is an artist-naturalist, environmental educator, and retired park ranger who lives in western NC. She was the founding manager of Historic Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh, NC and program director for several parks. She has developed programs and exhibits, organized events, and managed social media. She offers nature programs through several venues and is certified in Basic First Aid and CPR. She has taught this program at places such as the NC Museum of Art and Artspace in Raleigh, NC, and the Denver Botanic Gardens in CO.

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