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2607: Drawn to the Wild: An Art/STEAM Environmental Sculpture and Drawing Course


  • Hopper Park 935 MT-200 Lincoln, MT United States (map)

2607: Drawn to the Wild: An Art/STEAM Environmental Sculpture and Drawing Course

  • Instructor: Megan Genthner

Join this educational Art/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) course designed to connect students with the natural environment. We will enjoy a field experience dedicated trip to Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild, to explore world-class, site-specific installations. The course is heavily influenced by this location, a 26-acre outdoor gallery in Lincoln that uses natural and industrial materials to tell the story of the Blackfoot Valley's cultural and environmental heritage. Participants will use this local landmark as a reference point for the creation of three-dimensional mock-ups of environmental art sculptures. This course will also explore essential art-making practices of design and composition with both 3-dimensional forms and 2-dimensional drawing. Each student will learn basic drawing skills through the practical application of graphite and charcoal, with the goal of accurately capturing the architectural design and aesthetic of the sculptures. As well as the true beauty of the wilderness. Participants will develop foundational drawing techniques as well as have the opportunity to bridge the gap between craft and medium by manufacturing their own willow vine charcoal utilizing the scientific method. Participants will collaborate in the development of a scientific procedure outline to make quality willow vine charcoal and data collection tables over a campfire lunch.

Earlier Event: June 15
2605: Art as a Bridge to Literacy
Later Event: June 22
2608: The Flourishing Classroom: Growing Happiness in Education