Inspired by the exhibition Natural curiosities, join us to create botanical artworks. Flora such as flowers, fruits, veggies, and plants will be represented in our artworks.
In the studio create your own abstract patterned papers with acrylic paint. We will then cut our papers into the shapes of plants, gluing together colourful collages that pop against a simple background.
In the lobby we are creating linework drawings in METAL. We will etch the shapes of leaves, flowers, veggies or fruits in the shiny aluminum. Then use sharpie markers to colour them in, leaving them with a reflective shimmer.
E. May Martin (Canadian, 1865 – 1957); Iceland Poppy; 1896; watercolour on paper; Donated by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lande
About Natural Curiosities
Flowers and plants have long fascinated artists, serving as both subjects of study and sources of inspiration. They provide a way to refine skills in observation, form, colour, and light, while also embodying nature’s beauty and fragility. Drawing from the RMG’s permanent collection, this exhibition highlights a range of floral and botanical art. Some works offer precise studies that capture fine detail, while others take a more expressive approach to the natural world. Together, they encourage us to pause, look closely, and rediscover the quiet wonder found in nature.
Suitable for ages 3+
Free admission, no registration required.
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