Drawing Workshop: Drawing for the Planet

Create portraits of some of the amazing species that inhabit The Huntington and the surrounding region with artist Jane Lee McCracken. This intergenerational workshop is suitable for adults and children 5 and up.
Classes

Draw some of the amazing species that inhabit the Huntington's gardens and the surrounding region, with UK artist Jane Lee McCracken, founder of the international non-profit Drawing for the Planet. Jane will give a presentation about why wildlife is important to all of us, how art can help protect wildlife, and how to draw using her preferred medium, a ballpoint pen. Participants will be given individual tutoring from Jane throughout the workshop.

Key Details

  • All materials included.
  • This intergenerational class is suitable for adults and children 5+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Your drawing will be featured in Drawing for the Planet's web page for its Californian Wildlife project. Participants will be able to take their drawings home after the workshop.
A grid of six images depicting various people holding drawings on paper while standing in front of a poster filled with colorful illustrations of sea creatures.

Drawing for the Planet

An adult in a yellow dress stands next to a child seated at a table filled with markers and drawings on paper in a busy classroom.

Drawing for the Planet

Five people gathered around a table with drawing supplies, under a black and white tent.

Drawing for the Planet

A young person holds a drawing on paper while standing in front of a poster filled with colorful illustrations of sea creatures.

Drawing for the Planet

About the Organization

Drawing for the Planet is a global art and environmental education charity, with drawing—one of the oldest forms of communication—at its core. Founded by Jane, to share her passions for drawing and wildlife, Drawing for the Planet partners with international wildlife charity Born Free, conservationists, artists, educators and cultural institutions. Through our art, education, exhibition, and conservation fundraising projects, we give children, communities, and wildlife a voice.

About the Instructor

Jane's practice explores loss generated by human destruction. She creates multi-layered Biro drawings, sculptures, installations, and designs commercial products often featuring endangered species. Born in Edinburgh, Jane now lives in Northumberland, UK. Learn More: janeleemccracken.co.uk/

Class Ticketing Policies

  • Tickets are not sold at the door for this event.

  • To join the waitlist for this event, please email publicprograms@huntington.org. A space is not guaranteed, and you will be contacted if a space becomes available.

  • To receive a refund, you must cancel at least 5 days prior to the event. Cancellations made within 5 days of the event will not be refunded.