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Oil Pastel Basics: Painting Michigan Beachscapes

Hosted by Benzie Shores District Library

When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:30am

Where: Benzie Shores District Library (in the Program Room)
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July is Libraries Love Lakes month and Lake Appreciation Month in Michigan. The BCD is partnering with local libraries to host a variety of programs and provide curated reading lists for kids and adults. Check back with your local library and the BCD website to see what's happening in July!  

​About:
Help us celebrate lakes in July and join the Benzie Conservation District’s Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Kyla Robinson, for a beginner’s lesson on painting with oil pastels. 

We will focus on capturing the beauty of Michigan’s lakeshores. We encourage you to bring your favorite photo of a Michigan beach landscape for inspiration, bonus points if it has interesting clouds or a sunset.

All materials provided, and you’ll leave with your very own oil pastel artwork.

Important notes:

• This lesson is tailored for adults (older children welcome, highschool up)
• Attendees are encouraged to come with a reference photo. A good reference photo includes a Michigan beach with a clear horizon line and not too busy (people, etc.). For some extra fun, bring a photo with an interesting skyline, like puffy clouds or a sunset.