Kids’ Art Workshop at Crozet Artisan Depot

Local artist Kathryn Matthews will present “SNAILS, TRAILS, and TAILS”, a free art workshop for kids inspired by the wildlife and natural world of Mint Springs Park on Saturday, June 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Crozet Artisan Depot, 5791 Three Notch’d Road.

The workshop is appropriate for children 5 and older and is co-hosted by Crozet Artisan Depot and Albemarle Tourism & Adventure Center. Learning stations will include SNAILS (Creativity): Create art with mixed media including clay, crayon resist, and watercolors inspired by the snails of Mint Springs Lake; TRAILS (Nature Observation): Create a map of the Park with freshwater, air, and/or forest animal habitats; and TAILS (Visual Observation): Create artwork using photos of animals found at the Park such as owls, deer, bear, snakes, and fish with tempera, markers, and colored pencils.

Matthews will project images and bring found objects for the lesson including snail shells, pine cones, twigs, bark, leaves, and purchased moss (to avoid/discourage taking anything from the Park).

Space is limited. To reserve a spot, please call the Depot at 434-205-4795 during business hours, Mon-Sat 10-5 and Sunday 12-5, or stop by to sign up.

Matthews, owner of Glass Atlas and Map Tracks, creates adventure art, often involving topographical and trail maps. She will be the featured artist for Second Saturdays at the Depot on June 10 from 3 to 5 p.m.