Science Studio for Homeschoolers: Nature's Shimmer

From soap bubbles to decorative fabrics, we've all seen the shimmering color changing beauty of iridescent surfaces, but have you ever taken a closer look at iridescence in nature? Join us as we investigate the iridescent qualities of plants, insects and birds. Try your hand at recreating this beautiful phenomenon using metallic watercolors.

Science Studio offers families a guided classroom experience to investigate the connections between scientific concepts, the arts and the natural world. Each studio session utilizes a variety of natural materials and art mediums to explore scientific concepts related to the natural world. After exploring the session's scientific content, students will have the opportunity to get creative with the provided art materials.

Program Location: This program takes place indoors and runs between 60 - 90 minutes depending on how long your group spends creating your art work.

Audience: Families with Children ages 7 - 12

Program Fee: $14 non-member; $12 per child; One adult per child is free of charge. Additional adults and non-participating siblings ages 3 and up are $7 each. Non-participating siblings do not participate in take home activities.

Cancellations: Cancellations more than one week prior to a class are subject to a 15% cancellation fee. Cancellations with less than one week's notice are non-refundable.