Coastal Center Programs & Events
Beginner Printmaking and Watercolor for Adults
Sundays, all classes 1:30-3:00 p.m.
March 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6, 13
May 4, 18
2025
Integrating Science and Art: Avian, Marine, and Nature Subject Matter
In this series we will cover the origins of printmaking by examining the art history of printmaking in Japan and China. This will include learning about how Japanese fishermen and conservationists of the 1800’s recorded marine specimens. This process of integrating Science and Art is referred to as Gyotaku, and still assists conservationists today.
We will also learn about original woodcuts and block printing, handmade inks and papers, and tools and techniques. We will be creating our own Gyotaku, and block prints, using some easier, kinder, and safer materials. We will also be practicing our drawing skills and using watercolor, as we explore watercolor techniques and tools with experimentation exercises.
As the weather warms and weather permits, we will be studying nature for inspiration on the grounds of Audubon Coastal, Milford, CT. We may also look to the beach and wetlands for inspiration there. This may include viewing the soothing array of wild birds around the lovely rock waterfall feature, the gardens, and noting the many species of grasses and trees which support wildlife there. This series of 8 classes will all be accomplished step by step, with your Art Education teacher Jeanne Board-Fayumi.
Please be prepared to bring a mask if need be for your health, a roll of white paper towels, a smock or alike, and a couple pairs of disposable gloves for the printmaking process, which uses inks/paints. Jeanne will tell you exactly which classes you will need these for as classes evolve.
Class is limited to 12 adults (18+).
Minimum enrollment of 6 for the class to run.
Pricing:
Members $130.00. Non Members $170.00.
Price includes all art materials.
Wildlife Out Your Window with Brad Timm
March 22, 2025
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Milford Point Coastal Center
1 Milford Point Road, Milford CT
Did you know that Blue Jay feathers aren’t actually blue, that some foxes can climb trees, and that some frogs produce their own anti-freeze? Join Brad Timm, wildlife ecologist and Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, for a talk and walk inspired by his new book Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating Facts About 100 Animals Commonly Seen in the Northeastern U.S. We will start indoors with a slideshow featuring fun facts about local wildlife, then venture outside along the boardwalk and trails of the sanctuary to see what we can find. This will be a very family-friendly event. Books will be available for purchase ($20) and signing.
Pricing:
CAS Members: $10 per person, non-members: $15 per person
Birthday Parties at the Coastal Center
Interested in hosting your child’s birthday at the Coastal Center? Milford Point is the perfect place to celebrate your child’s birthday, with a 45 minute nature program included.
Many of our birthday programs also include an animal meet-and-greet.
For details click HERE. To schedule a birthday party, please contact Louise Crocco at 203-878-7440 ext. 502 or via email: lcrocco@ctaudubon.org
Ongoing Programs
- In-person Programs at the Coastal Center, your school or local park. Click HERE for program brochure.
- For more school program information click HERE
- Scout Programs: For details click HERE.
