Artist and instructor Jessica Dell will lead two oil pastel workshops--the morning session is for 3rd-6th graders and the afternoon session is for 7th-12th grades. Each student will learn the natural history of this bird and what makes it special to Pebble Hill and our region. Jessica will then teach the technique of sketching the detailed characteristics of the bobwhite quail before finishing the piece with pastels.

After the completion of the classes, the students’ artwork will be on exhibit in the Pebble Hill Plantation Learning Center from January 28 – 31, 2025. On January 31, 2025, scanned images of all the youth art class paintings will be entered in the Georgia Youth Birding Competition T-shirt Art Contest sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources where prizes and awards are given to winners in four grade-level divisions. The grand prize artwork will be showcased on the 2025 Georgia Youth Birding Competition T-shirt presented in April. All Quail Pastels Youth Art Classes artwork will be returned to participants.

Hailing from South Georgia, Jessica Dell spent her formative years riding horses and exploring the woods of Thomas County. Now, as an art educator, she is passionate about teaching students to appreciate the artful arrangement of visual elements, composition, and the dynamic interplay of light and shadow. Jessica’s goal is to teach and foster creative, collaborative, and critical thinking, providing students with the tools for self-expression.

All materials and light snack included.

Registration is required by Monday, January 20, 2025. Space is limited.

Tickets may be purchased online: https://pebble-hill-plantation.ticketleap.com/

Ticket fee: $30.00/student (All materials and light snack included) Tickets will be refunded only if the class is cancelled.

For more information on the Georgia Youth Birding Competition T-shirt Art Contest, please visit https://georgiawildlife.com/YBCTshirtArtContest

For more information or questions on the youth art class, please contact:

Kitty Spivey, Program Coordinator

Phone: 229-227-5378

Email: kspivey@pebblehill.com