Art for Animals Programs
Let nature be your muse while exploring different art media and animal inspirations, with a local artist and Zoo naturalist as your guides.
Art for Animals*
From painting to papermaking, fiber arts to flower pressing, jewelry to journaling, and storytelling to sun printing… there are endless opportunities to explore the artistic world and the wildlife that inspires it. Projects prioritize sustainability whenever possible. All materials provided unless otherwise specified. No experience necessary; all skill levels welcome.
Muse: (Baby) Animal Patterns
Date/time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 1-4 p.m.
Art Medium: stamping block, ink, & pastels
Celebrate opening weekend of Farm Babies at the Zoo by exploring how and why patterns on fur, scales, and skin can differ between baby animals and their adult counterparts. Hear stories about some of the animals born at the Minnesota Zoo and visit a ‘Zooborn’ to gain inspiration for your class creation. Using custom stencils or your own designs, carve an image highlighting an animal’s patterns and textures to make a mixed media print with ink and pastel crayons.
Class fee: $60 for members, $65 for non-members (Zoo admission is included)
Materials fee: $15 per participant
Artist: Samantha Gonzalez Longley | Art Educator at Silverwood Park & Owner of Samantha Longley Clay
*Teacher/Educator Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professional development available for participants upon request.
Previous Programs:
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952.431.9200
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