Oct. 9: Making art in and with nature in Duxbury

Sept. 24, 2021  |  By Janet Bisbee

The Duxbury Land Trust hosts a special event Saturday, Oct. 9, with board member and teaching artist Rachel Mirus leading a workshop on foraged art at the land trust swimming hole in North Duxbury.

Participants will create art working with materials made from nature such as berry paint, lichen inks, and feather-dip pens. Mirus will have pre-made materials to share and will demonstrate how to make a few of them as well. 

An accomplished and renowned illustrator, Mirus’ passion is using art to teach life sciences to all ages. Originally trained in biology, she has worked in research labs and museums across the country. "In my own art-making, drawing is always about looking deeper and learning more about my subject. I especially like up-close and personal portraits of the very small or the uncharismatic, like spiders or worms," she said. 

Rachel Mirus on a brook adventure with a young friend. Courtesy photo

Mirus is a regular contributor to The Outside Story features by Northern Woodlands magazine that are posted on Waterbury Roundabout. 

Scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m., the event Oct. 9 will be held outdoors unless it’s pouring rain. The swimming hole is the first of several properties conserved over the years by the Duxbury Land Trust. Find it 1.5 miles up Camels Hump Road from the intersection with River Road. Park along the roadside.
This event is free and open to all ages, particularly families. Participants are encouraged to wear masks, especially if not vaccinated. Questions? Contact Rachel at rachel.marie.sargent@gmail.com