Sip and Sketch Skulls with Jason C. Poole

Date: Wednesday, October 16
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Montana Natural History Center
Cost: $30 MNHC members, $35 non-members

Find the beauty of line and form in MNHC’s extensive skull collection. You will enjoy access to grizzly bear, great horned owl, and Tyrannosaurus rex just to name a few.

Missoula based artist, Jason C. Poole will start the class by demonstrating drawing techniques particular to skulls and a discussion of anatomical features. As you begin your own study, Jason will provide both individual and class-wide pointers. This class is perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy a beverage (wine, beer, or sparkly water) while you work!

Instructor: Jason C. Poole has worn many hats, Adjunct Professor of Paleontology, Scientific Illustrator, art teacher, and Paleontology field instructor. Jason has excavated dinosaurs on three continents, including Africa, South and North America. Paralititan, Dreadnoughtus and Suuwassea are three dinosaurs worked on by Poole, all were new to science when discovered and two of which are supermassive titanosaurs. Poole is also a Paleontological Artist who has published in National Geographic and whose art work appears in many museum and private collections.

Jason resides in Missoula Montana and can often be found sketching in the studio and the great outdoors.

What to Bring:

• H or 2B pencils (we will have plenty to use as well)
• Sketch book no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches (we will have paper to use as well)

“The skulls were there and I could say something with them. To me they are as beautiful as anything I know. To me they are strangely more living than the animals walking around…” Georgia O’Keefe

What’s the refund policy?

The course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Nope! We will have a list of all the attendees.