Museum of Ventura County announces upcoming events in May

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VENTURA COUNTY — The Museum of Ventura County announces upcoming events in May.

Wednesday series: May 4, 11, and 25 at the Museum of Ventura County

Life Drawing Sessions

$50 for members and students. $65 for non-members,

RSVP at https://venturamuseum.org/event/life-drawing-sessions/

Join other artists for a series of three drawing sessions with nude and clothed models at the Museum. Every experience level is welcome. Organized by artists Cathy Barroca and Barbara Brown. Chairs and easels will be provided; artists must bring their own supplies. 10-35 participants per class. Registration required by April 29. Minimum of 10 participants required. Class will be confirmed on April 30.

 

Friday, May 6th, 3-4pm at the Museum of Ventura County

Story Time at the Museum

Free

The Museum of Ventura County has been partnering with the Ventura County Library to bring bilingual (in English and Spanish) in-person Story Time every first Friday of the

month at 3pm. This month’s theme is SPACE. That way kids will have time to come right after school. Join us for stories, then play and learn in the Evelyn and Howard Boroughs Chumash Children’s Garden, a fabulous and FREE outing for ALL!

 

Thursday, May 9th, 4:30-6pm at the Agriculture Museum

Environmental Education Exhibition

Free

Learn about environmental field trips, classroom presentations, green schools, and more! Connecting K-12 teachers to community-based partners and environmental

education opportunities with a county-wide showcase of relevant education programs and green schools.

 

Saturday, May 21st, 8am-4:30pm on Santa Cruz Island

Plein Air Painting at Santa Cruz Island with Margaret Garcia

$125 for members, $175 for nonmembers

RSVP at https://venturamuseum.org/event/plein-air-painting-at-santa-cruz-island-with-margaret-garcia/

Enjoy a one of a kind day trip to Santa Cruz Island to paint with acclaimed artist Margaret Garcia and naturalist Cliff Rodrigues! We will provide a box lunch from

Peirano’s for attendees. All participants should bring their water bottles and art supplies. Participants are welcome to create with oil paints, watercolors, ink, pencils, or take photographs!

This event is limited to 30 adult attendees.