ADULT PROGRAMS
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Intro to Block Printing: Connecting the Misty Forest
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Kayla Ann (see below for bio)
Location: Education building
Age: 18+
Cost: $85.00 per person*
Explore the connections between the forests of Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Northwest in this introduction to block printing course. Local artist Kayla Ann will guide students through the fundamental techniques of lino cutting, drawing inspiration from the new Forest Trailhead exhibit coming to the Zoo in 2026. Throughout the course, students will learn how to transfer their designs onto blocks, skillfully carve those designs, and successfully print on paper and fabric. Students will leave class feeling inspired, equipped with the skills to continue block printing at home, and take home a printed tote bag as a reminder of their creative journey and the beautiful biome we call home in the PNW.
This class is intended for adults.
*Students will need to provide/purchase the following items to participate in the program. Tote bags will be provided by the zoo.
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Meet the Instructor: Kayla Ann
Kayla Ann is a Seattle based artist known for spreading joy through print design and illustration. She weaves her nordic heritage and love of vintage textiles into original designs that speak to nature lovers and nostalgic dreamers alike. Her work is immersed in the magic of the natural world. Organic motifs often make an appearance in her one-of-a-kind prints, bringing nature into the everyday through intentional product design.
Visit her website at Kayla Ann Creative.
PAST OFFERINGS
Forest Watercolors with Willow Heath
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Willow Heath (see below for bio)
Location: CWC (Center of Wildlife Conservation) building
Age: 18+
Cost: $75.00 per person
Paint a PNW inspired monochromatic misty watercolor tree scene with teaching artist Willow Heath while strengthening your understanding of value, watercolor technique, and brush control. All supplies for the class are provided.
Focus on Fauna: Fun and Fundamentals of Zoo Photography
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Marcus Donner (see below for bio)
Location: Education Center building
Age: 18+
Cost: $130.00 per person*
*Participants of our Flight and Feathers class receive $35.00 OFF this course.
Total registration for both courses is $225.00 per person.
Note: We will have DSLR cameras to borrow if you do not have your own. Please bring your own SD card.
Come learn about the connections between animal photography and conservation while getting hands on instruction and guided practice on zoo grounds with photography basics and techniques for taking fantastic zoo animal photos!
Participants will learn:
- Camera settings and functions for both DSLR cameras and phone cameras
- Tips and tricks for great zoo photos
- How to deal with different light situations
- How to frame the shot with large and small, furry, feathered, and potentially scaly zoo animal friends
- What camera settings to use with mesh, glass, and open fronted exhibit spaces
This course is appropriate for beginner to intermediate photographers
Mating and Dating
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Zoomazium building
Age: 21+
Cost: $42.00 per person
Sexy beasts... they’re not just on the covers of spicy romance novels! Buy a cocktail at the bar and settle in while zoo staff and ambassador animals take you on a funny, fascinating, roller coaster of a ride through the sex lives of wildlife! This special program is designed to excite, entice, and educate our guests about the world of wildlife relationships. Adults 21 and over only, for what we hope are obvious reasons. Beverages and light snacks will be available for purchase.
Please note: This will be a no topic too inappropriate kind of evening. If hearing about that kind of behavior isn’t your idea of a fun evening out, this won’t be the right event for you.