Art After Dark
Art After Dark is an educational program for adults (+18) of evening workshops where art meets natural history. We'll explore botanical illustration, scientific sketching, nature journaling, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry making, gyotaku, and many other artistic techniques using specimens from the museum’s collections as your models. Enjoy refreshments and guided activities designed to spark creativity and reflection. These intimate, after-hours sessions invite artists of all levels to connect, create, and see nature’s beauty in a whole new way.
Nature in Verse
📅 Thursday, November 6th | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 LSU Museum of Natural Science - Foster Hall
🎟️ Register here: https://lsu.formstack.com/forms/art_after_dark_nature_in_verse
Immerse yourself in an evening where poetry and the natural world come together!
Join the LSU Museum of Natural Science on November 6 at 5 PM for a creative exploration of nature through writing and visual expression. This special installment of the Naturally Talented Program invites participants to:
🖋️ Write original poetry, guided by Adam Clay, Director of the LSU Creative Writing
program.
🦊 Learn about wildlife conservation through The Canid Project.
📚 Discover resources and inspiration from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library.
Whether you’re an artist, a writer, or simply a nature lover, this event is designed to spark your creativity and connect you with others who share your passion for the natural world.
From Harm to Art: Papermaking with Invasive Plants
📅 Thursday, October 2 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 LSU Museum of Natural Science - Foster Hall
Join us for the launch of the Naturally Talented Program with our first Art After Dark workshop. On Thursday, October 2nd, we'll explore the theme of botany and printmaking, featuring special guests from the Herbarium alongside artist Leslie Koptcho and her talented students.
The evening will open with a conversation on invasive species in Louisiana, their impact on local ecosystems, and the creative possibilities they inspire. Leslie will share her innovative research on papermaking with invasive plants, followed by a hands-on workshop where participants can experiment with papermaking fibers and create their own screen-printed poster to take home.
Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free, and on-campus parking is available after 4:30 PM.
Come discover how science and art meet on the page—and leave with your own nature-inspired print!
Selection of natural fibers.
– Photo credit: Leslie Koptcho
Paper samples.
– Photo credit: Leslie Koptcho
