Registration Requirements: Preregistration required.

Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults and children ages 7 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Program Description: Autumn’s trees are more than a colorful backdrop—they're hosts to an incredible community of native insects. In this collage class, we’ll celebrate the vital relationship between trees, leaves, and the caterpillars, moths, and butterflies that depend on them. Using layered papers, natural textures, and mixed-media materials, participants will create artwork inspired by the rich colors and forms of the fall landscape.

As we explore the changing season, we’ll look closely at how native trees support the life cycles of countless insects, providing food, shelter, and places to grow. From leaves nibbled by hungry caterpillars to the hidden beauty of moths and butterflies preparing for winter, students will capture these connections through creative collage techniques. This class invites artists of all experience levels to observe, appreciate, and celebrate the living relationships that make autumn landscapes thrive. No prior experience is necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to explore art through the lens of nature’s seasonal rhythms.

About the Instructor: Tammie Lyon is the award-winning author and illustrator of well over 100 titles for children. She has worked on many well-known book series from Eloise to her current Katie Woo not to mention numerous picture books, baby board books and magazines. 

As the illustrator of the Katie Woo and Pedro series, Tammie says that these characters are two of her favorites. She is now hard at work on The Katie and Pedro Mystery series as well as the new Katie and Jo-Jo on the go. The Katie Woo character has become much more popular than she could have imagined spawning book clubs, and school fan clubs across the globe.

Tammie has illustrated numerous books for children, creating work for Disney, Scholastic, Simon and Schuster, Penguin, HarperCollins and Amazon Publishing to name a few.

Tammie lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband Lee and two dogs, Amos and Artie. She spends her days writing and drawing in her home studio in the woods surrounded by wildlife and of course, two mostly always sleeping dogs.

What to Expect: Materials will be provided. You'll leave with a masterpiece to hang on your wall.

• This program is completely indoors.
• Pets are not permitted at Cincinnati Nature Center programs or events.
• Program runs rain or shine.

What to Bring: Participants are encouraged to bring materials from home.

Where to Meet: Registered participants will meet in the auditorium of the Visitor Center at our Rowe Woods location. (4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150)

Cost: Ticket fees include daily admission. 

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Please note that our program and cancellation policies vary. By completing registration for this program, you agree to the following general program policies.