Community Drawing at El Paseo

Since 2009, El Paseo Community Garden (founded as Growing Station) has been fostering community and wellness for Pilsen residents through stewardship, conservation, placemaking, partnerships, programming, and community gardening. The garden is one of many NeighborSpace protected and community managed spaces in Chicago, with over an acre of equitable greenspace maintained by volunteers and donations. El Paseo’s mission is to strengthen environmental stewardship and civic engagement while protecting equitable green space on behalf of the community. Their governance and leadership structure allows for anyone with a desire to make an impact to do so, growing not only healthy food, but community leaders as well. The outdoor space has become a community center and partner for anyone willing to share accessible community resources. Their goal is to Empower through Nature.

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El Paseo Garden is excited to offer our first outdoor adult drawing class this summer!

Drawing outside offers a way to unplug, discover the garden, and use direct observation to express what inspires you in the moment. We often pass by incredible forms in nature without taking the time to notice, reflect, and appreciate the wonders of public green space in our community. This class will provide participants an opportunity to explore approaches to drawing outdoors led by weekly prompts. We will focus on local plant and wildlife (and beyond) at El Paseo while learning about basic approaches to observational drawing. Types of outdoor activities will include: walking, looking, sitting, drawing with wet and dry media, journaling, sharing and connecting with other members of the community, and engaging with wildlife appsDrawing Classes18 years of age and upWednesdaysJune 9th to September 8th6 pm to 7:30 pm$5 suggested donation. No one gets turned away for lack of funds. All classes are weather permitting. Contact Kate Perryman for cancellations or information. kate.perryman@gmail.comWhat to BringBring your sketch books and preferred medium. However clipboards with drawing paper and pencils/charcoal will be provided. Be sure to bring water and bug spray.About the InstructorKate Perryman has a Masters of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in painting/drawing. She is currently taking courses at College of Dupage to learn more about horticulture with an interest in sustainable approaches to public/community gardening. Kate currently volunteers as a Garden Steward at El Paseo, is an avid birdwatcher, and has way too many houseplants! She has been in the Pilsen area on and off since 2005 and lives a few blocks from the garden with her husband. Feel free to check out her work at www.katherineperryman.com. COVID Notes &amp; GuidelinesWhile the CDC has recommended relaxed guidelines as more people are getting vaccinated, the garden encourages you to wear your mask, or continue maintaining your distance while participating in garden events.**If you are someone in your household is sick, please stay home**

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