DAY 1

WELCOME & ORIENTATION

The program starts with an evening orientation. Participants will get to know one another and be introduced to the program. Throughout the evening, the itinerary and seminar key concepts will be discussed, as well as what to expect to pack for the field each day.

DAY 2

Morning – Classroom instruction
Afternoon – Drawing around Lamar
Evening – Slide talk on early Yellowstone artists

DAY 3

Morning – Drawing at Mammoth
Afternoon – Drawing at Slough Creek

DAY 4

Morning – Drawing near Artist Point
Afternoon – Drawing at Mount Washburn

DAY 5

CHECK OUT & DEPARTURE

Dates & Times: The program begins at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 16, 2025 and goes through 5:00 PM on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Lodging Check-in & Check-out: Lodging check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, and lodging check-out is at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Meals: This course is not catered. Participants will need to bring their own food; lunch should be able to travel in the field.

ACTIVITY LEVEL 1

• Be prepared to hike up to 1 mile per day, comfortably, through relatively flat terrain on maintained trails.
• For more information about our activity levels, please visit our Activity Level webpage here.
• Most activities will take place at elevations between 7,200 to 8,000 feet. Participants residing at lower elevations may want to arrive a day early to adjust to the altitude.
• To learn more about how specific medical conditions can be affected by Yellowstone’s environment and our activities, please visit our site page on health information.
• All field activities will be conducted as a group. If members of the group cannot participate in the day’s activities, they need to let the educator know in advance.
• To participate in this program, each participant must fill out and sign a health questionnaire and assumption of risk waiver. These forms must be completed and returned at least 30 days prior to the program start date.

EQUIPMENT SPECIFIC TO THIS COURSE:

Suggested Packing List located in General Information document under the ‘Whom to Contact’ tab.

• Sketchbook, with white drawing paper – 11″” x 14″”, minimum, to 18″” x 24
• Drawing board of appropriate size to support your pad
• Large spring clips, to keep your paper from blowing, at least 2
• Graphite drawing pencils, 2 of each – HB, 2B, 4b, 6B, 8B
• Small box or bag for supplies. As you can see by this list it doesn’t need to be large but you need to protect your pencils.
• Pencil sharpener, one that catches the shavings in a little container
• Sandpaper pad, Small X-acto knife, or pen knife with a sharp blade
• Lunch and snacks sufficient to keep your metabolism enthusiastic, 2 quarts of water
• Small lightweight stool, chair, or pad to sit on

RECOMMENDED READINGS

• Hassrick, P. H. (2016). Drawn to Yellowstone: Artists in America’s First National Park. WordsWorth in association with the Whitney Western Art Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

Whom to Contact: For any questions, concerns, or additional information please contact the following:

Program itinerary, health forms, payment, and general program questions please contact Yellowstone Forever at [email protected] or 406-848-2400 extension 3

Road updates, park conditions, and general park information please contact Yellowstone National Park Service at https://www.nps.gov/yell/contacts.htm

If running late for a program, please contact 406-641-2185.

General Information: For general information about the facilities, preparation for classes, what to expect, cancellation policies, and more, please see the Lamar-Based Field Seminars – General Information document.

Cancellation Policy: Review our Cancellation & Refund Policies here.