Project Owlnet Saw-whet Owl Painting Workshop
About this Event
Join Indiana Audubon, the Chesterton Art Center, and local artist and birder Jennifer Aitchison for a special Project Owlnet fundraising workshop.
During this two-hour class, participants will create an acrylic painting of a Northern Saw-whet Owl. Each finished piece will be painted on gallery-wrapped canvas and will be ready to frame or hang on the wall.
No previous painting experience is required. Jennifer welcomes participants of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists, and will guide the group through the process step by step.
Northern Saw-whet Owls are among Indiana's most elusive fall migrants. Through Project Owlnet, Indiana Audubon researchers and volunteers study these small nocturnal raptors at long-running banding stations in the Indiana Dunes and at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary. The project helps document saw-whet owl migration, movement, and population trends while giving the public a closer look at the science behind conservation.
A portion of the proceeds from this workshop will support Project Owlnet and Indiana Audubon's ongoing owl research and community engagement.
To learn more about this work and experience our banding research firsthand, in October or November.
Come make something beautiful, learn more about one of Indiana's most fascinating birds, and help keep the saw-whet research flying.
About the Instructor
Jennifer Aitchison is a local artist, birder, and art instructor at the Chesterton Art Center. She works with participants of all experience levels and enjoys helping people connect with nature through art.
Registration
The workshop is free, but registration is required and capped at 15 participants. If your plans change, please let us know so someone else can attend.
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Questions
Email [email protected] or call 765-205-1255 with any questions about this event. If you require accommodations to participate, contact us as early as possible; while we may not be able to meet every request, we will make every reasonable effort to do so.
Cancellation Policy
- Full refunds are provided for Indiana Audubon events, field trips, and public programs canceled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
- Events, field trips, and public programs under $10 per person (excluding processing fees) are non-refundable.
- Refunds for events, field trips, and public programs costing $10 or more per person (excluding processing fees) require at least 30 days' advance notice and are subject to a 25% administrative fee.
- Refunds for Indiana Master Naturalist programs at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary require at least 30 days' advance notice and are subject to a 25% administrative fee.
- Separate cancellation policies may apply to the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival and to field trips, events, and public programs co-hosted with other organizations.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 10.00 to USD 54.13
