Environmental

Do you prefer to run with the wind, feel the earth under your feet, and see the change of weather up close and personal?

Work outdoors at Ohio State's beautiful Chadwick Arboretum in this workshop taught by sculptor Nicole Gibbs. Learn how a piece of garbage can be transformed into a piece of art or how light, shadow, rain, dust, soil, or pollen can be made into an incredible fleeting visual you can capture in a digital photograph. We'll recycle and repurpose found materials and elements to make temporary 2D and 3D sketches outside and then document them before they dissolve back to where they came from, like ghosts.

Please note: Chadwick Arboretum is on Lane Avenue just west of Olentangy River Road. Directions (but not transportation) will be provided.

Click here to register online.

Registration fee
$90 general public
$75 Wexner Center members

From the instructor
With degrees in painting, art history, ceramics, and sculpture under my belt, I have developed a multidisciplinary practice using a wide variety of techniques and media. I enjoy combining materials in unusual ways, and the outcomes of my explorations have taken the form of drawings, mixed media installations, time-based work, and collaboration with dance professionals. I want to provide my students with lessons in being unafraid of artistic experimentation while crafting things well. I love the outdoors, and am an avid hiker and amateur birder. Registration info

Click here to register online using our system powered by Acteva. You can also call (614) 292-6493 to register by telephone using a credit card. Many classes fill quickly, and outside of regular business hours (9 AM–5 PM weekdays), priority will be given to people using online registration.

Registration fees are per student per week and include materials and equipment. A limited number of scholarships are available for families requiring financial assistance. Download the scholarship application from the links below and submit it by April 12 to be considered for financial assistance.

Here's the info you need to register:

Name of parent or guardian
Member number (if applicable; it’s on your membership card)
E-mail address
Address
City, state, zip
Daytime telephone number(s)
Emergency contact phone numbers (3)
Student name
Student age (year of birth)
Workshop title(s)
Any relevant health/medical information or requested accommodation
Method of payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or number of check to be mailed

Location
Classes meet at the Wexner Center or nearby on the Ohio State campus. We’ll let you know exactly where your workshop meets.

Changes and cancellations
Dates and times are subject to change. The Wexner Center reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment without incurring obligations. If a class is canceled, you may transfer to another class or request a tuition refund. If you withdraw from a summer workshop up to seven days before the event, you will receive a refund less a $25 non-refundable deposit. No refunds will be given after that time.

Need more info?
Call (614) 292-6493 or e-mail edweb@wexarts.org.