Join us for an exciting "Solar Tree Community Art Workshop" on Saturday, April 12, from 10 AM to 2 PM! This event combines astronomy, art, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Special Guest Lecture
At 11 AM, don't miss the special lecture by Pauline Woolley, winner of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Annie Maunder Prize. Pauline will share insights into her award-winning "Solar Tree" artwork, which creatively visualizes solar activity data.
Workshop Activities
Solargraphy Camera Making: Create your own pinhole camera to capture the Sun's path over time.
Cyanotype Print Making: Learn this historic photographic printing process using sunlight.
Tree-ring Artmaking: Explore dendrochronology through creative printmaking techniques.
Daytime Solar Telescope Viewing: Observe the Sun safely through specialized telescopes.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to engage with astronomy and art in innovative ways. Whether you're an aspiring astrophotographer, an art or nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the intersection of science and creativity, there's something for everyone at the Solar Tree Community Art Workshop.
