Visual Paleontology: Draw Your Way Through Prehistoric Animals (Ages 12-16)

Dive into the world of ancient life through art! With over 97% of Earth's past life extinct, the fossil record offers a treasure trove of inspiration. Each week, we explore a fascinating prehistoric creature, from dinosaurs to mammoths, uncovering its discovery, anatomy, and ecology.

Participants use scientific references like fossils and skeletal reconstructions to create accurate artwork, guided by peer and instructor feedback. Our supportive environment includes a weekly thread for sharing projects and progress.

Subjects are inspired by recent discoveries and learner suggestions, making every session fresh and exciting. Whether you love paleontology, nature, or science, this class is the perfect blend of creativity and discovery. Join us and bring the past to life!

Our theme for 2025 is an exploration of ancient ecosystems on every continent! Topics will be updated each quarter: 

Week of....	         Tuesday Paleontology 	Thursday Paleontology	
	Africa		
Jan 6- Jan 10           Giraffatitan                     	Dicraeosaurus	(Tendaguru Formation)
Jan 13-Jan17            Kentrosaurus                 	Elaphrosaurus	(Tendaguru Formation)
Jan 20-Jan 24	 Ouranosaurus	                Suchomimus   	(Elrhaz Formation)
Jan 27-Jan 31 	Sarcosuhus                      	Araripesuchus	(Elrhaz Formation)
Feb 3-7            	Nigersaurus                   	Kryptops.        	(Elrhaz Formation)
Feb 10-14	        Aegyptosaurus.              	Rebbachisaurus	(Echkar Formation)
Feb 17-24	        Spinosaurus.                   	Carcharodontosaurus	(Echkar Formation)
Feb 24-28              Arsinoitherium	                Palaeomastodon	(Jebel Qatrani Formation)
	Antarctica		
Mar 3-7	                Aristonectes	                         Kaikaifil      (Lopez de Bertodano Formation)
Mar 10-14	        Imperobater         	                 Antarctopelta (Snow Hill Island Formation)
Mar 17-21	        No Class	                                No Class	
Mar 24-28	        Glacialisaurus                   	Crylophosaurus	(Hanson Formation)
Mar 31-April 4			
April 7-11			
April 14-18			
April 21-25			
April 28-May 2			
May 5-9			
May 12-16			
May 19-23			
May 26-30			
Jun 2-6			
Jun 9-13			
Jun 16-20			
Jun 23-27			
Jun 30-Jul 4			
Jul 7-11			
Jul 14-18			
Jul 21-25			
Jul 28-Aug 1			
Aug 4-8			
Aug 11-15			
Aug 18-22			
Aug 25-29	No Class	No Class	
Sep 1-5			
Sep 8-12			
Sep 15-19			
Sep 22-26			
Sep 29-Oct 3			
Oct 6-10			
Oct 13-17			
Oct 20-31			
Nov 3-7			
Nov 10-14			
Nov 17-21			
Nov 24-28	No Class	No Class	
Dec 1-5			
Dec 8-12			
Dec 15-19			
Dec 22-26	No Class	No Class	
Dec 29-Jan 2	No Class	No Class