February 15th | Kid Kraft Art Workshop - Animal Portrait Paper Mosaics
Animal Portrait Paper Mosaics
with Katherine Taylor of Poetry Frog
Courtesy Katherine A Taylor
Join the California Nature Art Museum and Artist Katherine Taylor of Poetry Frog for a paper mosaics workshop on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, from 1PM-3:30PM. Katherine will guide attendees through planning and arranging their very own animal portrait with a variety of colorful and patterned paper options. Attendees should may either bring an animal photo that they connect with (such as a pet photo), or may choose from one of the provided examples.
Please note, at this family-friendly class, all students ages 11 and under must be accompanied by a paid, participating adult. The instructor encourages full-family participation, and kindly asks for the expectation that everyone will have fun and create something awesome!
About the Instructor:
Katherine Taylor
An accomplished muralist, illustrator, teacher & author, Katherine Taylor specializes in creating endearing animal portraits. Her vibrant, cheerful murals and paintings have been featured throughout California, including Children's Hospital of Orange, the Santa Maria Strawberry Festival, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford in Palo Alto, the city of Brea, and numerous other locations. The purpose of her work is to create art that sparks spontaneous smiles from the viewer and make the world a little happier.
Known to her students as “Miss Katherine Taylor-Swift,” Katherine currently teaches at several schools in Santa Barbara County. You can also meet her at chalk mural festivals throughout the year - she is easy to find, just look for her gigantic cowboy hat!
Tickets can be purchased here:
The class fee for this workshop is $35 for CalNAM Members and $40 for CalNAM Non-Members, per participant, all supplies included. Advance registration is required, 15 attendees max. This class is suited for all ages.
Questions? Email Assistant Director Rachel Metz at rachel@calnatureartmuseum.org.