JUN 27 | Introduction to Scientific Illustration with Madison Mayfield

Date: Saturday, June 27
Time: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: The Lightcatcher Studio | Whatcom Museum

Fascinated by the intersection of science and art? Spend a day learning about the field of scientific illustration with artist and Burke Museum Ornithology Collections Manager Madison Mayfield. In this workshop, you'll receive a hands-on introduction to scientific illustration skills, practice observational drawing, and explore the topic of visual science communication. Learn to use graphite, pen and ink, and watercolor to sketch natural specimens and walk away with supplies to begin your own science-art practice at home. Open to artists of all skill levels. 

Class registration fees include admission to the Whatcom Museum, all materials needed to create several scientific illustrations, and a kit of pencils and pens to continue illustrating at home. The workshop will include a 30-minute lunch break; students can bring a packed lunch or purchase lunch out.   

About the Instructor

Madison Mayfield is a natural history artist, taxidermist & museum professional based in Seattle, WA. In 2016, she graduated from the Natural Science Illustration Certificate Program at the University of Washington and has been creating science art as a freelance illustrator (and as part of her own personal art practice) ever since. She has spent several years working as an art educator in museum spaces, teaching scientific illustration workshops at the Field Museum, the National Museum of Scotland, the California Academy of Sciences, and the Puget Sound Museum, and she is passionate about introducing anyone and everyone to the world of science illustration!  

Madison currently serves on the board for the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators-Northwest Chapter. In addition to her work as a freelance artist/illustrator, Madison works as an ornithology collections manager at the Burke Museum of Natural History. 

Workshop registrations are final and non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to transfer your spot to someone else as long as you notify us 24 hours in advance. Please plan to arrive within 15 minutes of the start time. Late arrivals will not be admitted or refunded.