Cancelled - Drawing Butterflies with Pen & Ink with Alan Li in High Park
Sunday, October 5, 1-4PM
Age: 18+
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Cancelled – Drawing Butterflies with Pen & Ink with Alan Li in High Park
Please join us for an afternoon of making art with Butterflies! In this workshop you’ll be drawing mounted Butterfly specimens up close where you can see every stunning detail. Our instructor will lead you through every stage of the creative process with group demonstrations and individual attention. Beginners welcome.
All art materials will be provided, just bring your enthusiasm!
Price: $50, $40 for Seniors (65+)
Age: 18+
Meeting Location: 440 Parkside Drive, Toronto
Alan Li
Artist and conservationist Alan Li uses pencil, ink and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through arts-based education. Since 2015, he has been partnering with non-profit environmental organizations to lead nature focused art programs and workshops. He also supports conservation efforts through the sale of his artwork and as an active volunteer. Alan believes that drawing can open people’s eyes to the planet’s diversity, and show them that it matters.
Sunday, October 5, 1-4PM
This event will begin at the High Park Nature Centre’s Cottage building located at 440 Parkside Drive.
The Cottage is located on the east side of High Park, onParkside Drive. We continue to recommend using the TTC or biking as the best way to get to High Park and the Nature Centre.
The Cottage is a 5-minute walk from Keele Subway Station. We recommend walking on the sidewalk on the east side of Parkside Drive and crossing at the cross walk Indian Valley Crescent.
When biking, there are bike racks available in front of the Nature Centre. Please remember to bring a bike lock.
A number of changes were made to the travel network within High Park as part of the High Park Movement Strategy that might influence your decision to drive to High Park. In case you’re driving we strongly recommend you to park your car at the public parking lot near Grenadier Cafe.
Please note, High Park is closed to cars on the weekends. If your event is on a weekend, you will need to park outside the park and walk in, or take transit.
Visit our How To Get Here page to learn more about planning your trips to High Park.
General Admission: $50, $40 for Seniors (65+)
This workshop in for adults over the age of 18 years.
Hike routes through High Park might include some uneven terrain and mild slopes.
The High Park Nature Centre’s Cottage building is not yet an AODA-compliant facility. We try our best to accommodate accessibility needs on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to us about any accessibility-related questions you might have.
Dogs and other pets are not permitted in our programs. However, certified service animals, such as registered therapy or guide dogs, are welcome.
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