Artful Entomology: A Lifelike Insect Workshop
Hosted by DeSoto State Park & Little River Arts Council
Slow down, look closer, and reconnect with your sense of wonder!
Step into the tiny, fascinating world of insects and bring it to life with felt, paint, wire, and a touch of imagination. In this hands-on workshop for teens & adults, you’ll create your own beautifully detailed moths, butterflies, dragonflies, and other miniature marvels using mixed media techniques.
Learn how to layer felt, sculpt expressive body shapes, blend rich color variations, and add delicate textures that make your creations feel wonderfully alive. We’ll transform simple materials into charming, display-worthy creatures full of personality and detail.. No experience needed—just a love of making and a sense of wonder.
Step into the tiny, fascinating world of insects and bring it to life with felt, paint, wire, and a touch of imagination. In this hands-on workshop for teens & adults, you’ll create your own beautifully detailed moths, butterflies, dragonflies, and other miniature marvels using mixed media techniques.
Learn how to layer felt, sculpt expressive body shapes, blend rich color variations, and add delicate textures that make your creations feel wonderfully alive. We’ll transform simple materials into charming, display-worthy creatures full of personality and detail.. No experience needed—just a love of making and a sense of wonder.
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About the Instructor: Courtney Kinneman is a self-taught artist originally from Herscher, Illinois, who has called Alabama home since 2000. A lifelong lover and creator of art, Kinneman put her artistic pursuits on hold for 20 years while raising four incredible boys. Now that three of them have grown and started their own lives, she is ready to dive back into her art career with renewed energy. Art is deeply embedded in Kinneman’s soul, and she believes it is where her heart truly lies. Kinneman’s ultimate goal is to share her work with the world and inspire others to discover and nurture their own hidden talents. She recognizes the immense beauty in the world and believes that art is essential for people’s well-being. Art has been a source of solace and strength for her during the darkest times of her life, and she is passionate about helping others experience the same transformative power.
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm (CST)
Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, AL. Meeting place to be disclosed at registration.
Fee: $65.00 -includes all supplies. Ages 12 to adult. Class space is limited to 10, pre-registration is required for attendance in this class.
Pre-registration link: https://forms.office.com/g/BBi3m6G83w
Time: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm (CST)
Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, AL. Meeting place to be disclosed at registration.
Fee: $65.00 -includes all supplies. Ages 12 to adult. Class space is limited to 10, pre-registration is required for attendance in this class.
Pre-registration link: https://forms.office.com/g/BBi3m6G83w
