WORKSHOPS
June 25
On the Wing: Mississippi Flyway
Eagle Point Park – Riverfront Pavilion | June 25 | 6 – 9 PM
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium | June 26 | 2 – 5 PM
Instructor – Jessica Turtle
Flyways are like highways in the sky—routes that large numbers of birds follow during migration. In North America, mountain ranges, coastlines, and the Mississippi River all run mostly north to south. These natural features form four major flyways that migrating birds use as guides.
Using reference guides and citizen science apps, participants will be asked to observe, listen to, track, and identify a bird and a fun fact about it in the surrounding area. Once they’ve properly identified the bird, they will work with lead artist Jessica Turtle to create a watercolor likeness of their bird as part of a large-scale community collage representing the Mississippi Flyway—North America’s largest migratory route. Workshop is free. All Ages
In collaboration with Treehaus Studio | More Information
June 26
EB Lyons Interpretive Center – June 26 | 10 am – noon
In this outdoor sketching/art workshop, choose from two options for gathering clues from plants or animals, and exploring their relationships with each other, us, and their surroundings: 1) Delve into plant secrets by sketching with traditional materials and techniques; or 2) Arrange gathered natural materials (twigs, leaves, stones) in 2- or 3-dimensional patterns.
Project Art for Nature (PAN) artists will guide these practices in the Mines of Spain conservation area. Open to all experience levels, whether you’ve never made art or are an experienced artist. Ages 13 and older. Workshop is free – registration encouraged but not required.
In Collaboration with Dubuque County Conservation and Mines of Spain ⏐ More information and Registration
Rabbit Hollow Conservancy | June 26 | 10 AM – Noon
Instructor – John Schroeder
Hands on demonstration of restoration work to restore a woodland at a neighboring nature conservancy.
Rabbit Hollow Nature Conservancy south of Grandview road.
We will be clearing invasive species- make sure to wear appropriate clothing – pants and close toed shoes. Bring bug spray, sunscreen, a hat, water and snacks as appropriate.
On The Wing: Mississippi Flyway
Eagle Point Park – Riverfront Pavilion | June 25 | 5 – 10 PM
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium | June 26 | 2 – 5 PM
Instructor – Jessica Turtle
Flyways are like highways in the sky—routes that large numbers of birds follow during migration. In North America, mountain ranges, coastlines, and the Mississippi River all run mostly north to south. These natural features form four major flyways that migrating birds use as guides.
Using reference guides and citizen science apps, participants will be asked to observe, listen to, track, and identify a bird and a fun fact about it in the surrounding area. Once they’ve properly identified the bird, they will work with lead artist Jessica Turtle to create a watercolor likeness of their bird as part of a large-scale community collage representing the Mississippi Flyway—North America’s largest migratory route. Workshop is free. All Ages
In collaboration with Treehaus Studio | More Information
Farmer’s Market, Dubuque Main Street | June 27 | 9 – 11 AM
Instructor – Anna Orbovich
Learn how to make a cyanotype! Cyanotype printing is a non-toxic sun printing process that uses natural objects, coated paper, light and water to create blue and white toned prints.
919 Main Street Gallery | June 26 | 5 – 9 pm
Create a fish to add to our local school. Each fish is part of the larger whole, as we’re all part of the Upper Mississippi River community. Get as creative as you’d like with fabric, paints, notions, and more!
Walk-in anytime, with space for 8 people.
Any age, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free!
June 27
Sew It Goes: Thrifting, Mending, Making
Clothing Swap/Free Closet | Farmer’s Market | June 27 | 9 – Noon
Leave some skirts, take a top! Before you buy your weekly veggies at the farmers market stop by our clothing exchange booth. Bring clothing and accessories that no longer spark joy and pick out a few new things just in time for the summer season. All items donated will be given away or used during the afternoon Upcycling event, so make sure they are clean and ready for someone else!
Thrift Flip Workshop | Dubuque Museum of Art | June 27 | 1 – 3 PM
Designing unique one-of-a-kind clothing isn’t just for the runway! Spend an afternoon exploring a variety of basic techniques for customizing your clothing to fit better, reflect your personality and keep items out of the landfill. Bring some of your own pieces to use or share or choose something from our clothing swap!
Hosted by Ali Levassuer, Angela Ventris, Ava Ironside, Erica Wilson, Lizzie Sulla | More Information
