Plant Cell Staining and Drawing with Bio-Artist Mellissa Monsoon

Plant Cell Staining and Drawing with Bio-Artist Mellissa Monsoon
oin visiting British bio-artist Mellissa Monsoon for an afternoon of science and art. Using epidural leaf peels and synthetic dyes, participants will observe, through a microscope, the internal cell structure revealed through the dying process. Participants will draw what they see and identify the different parts of the cell as well as learn about the discovery of the cell in 1665 by English scientist Robert Hooke.
Note: The dye can stain clothing, so please dress with this in mind.
Open to adults (18+)
Cost: $5.00
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)
The Arboretum at Penn State
$5
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM on Sat, 5 Apr 2025
The Arboretum at Penn State
Corner of Park Avenue and Bigler Road
University Park,
Pennsylvania
16802
814-865-9118
arboretum@psu.edu