Slow Down and Observe Nature at LACMA's Andell Family Sundays

Visitors can create their own nature observation books during upcoming workshops

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:09pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph showing a blurred, dreamlike scene of natural forms and textures in warm, earthy tones, conveying a sense of mindful observation and appreciation for the natural world.The Andell Family Sundays workshops at LACMA encourage visitors to slow down, observe their surroundings, and find inspiration in nature's textures and patterns.Los Angeles Today

LACMA is inviting families to participate in Andell Family Sundays, where they can make art inspired by the museum's "Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures" exhibition. As part of the program, visitors will create loose-leaf observation books to document their slow walks through nature, sketching, making rubbings, and recording their discoveries.

Why it matters

The Andell Family Sundays program encourages visitors of all ages to slow down, observe their surroundings closely, and find inspiration in the natural world - skills that are valuable for artists and everyone. The workshops tie into the "Deep Cuts" exhibition, which explores the history of block printing, one of the oldest methods of reproducing images.

The details

During the Andell Family Sunday workshops on April 19 and 26, participants will create their own loose-leaf observation books. They'll start by folding a sheet of cardstock into a book form, then decorate the cover. Next, they'll go on a slow walk around the museum grounds, collecting natural materials like leaves and sticks to make rubbings in their books. Back at their seats, they can draw, write, and experiment further with their found objects.

  • The Andell Family Sunday workshops will take place on April 19 and 26, 2026.
  • The "Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures" exhibition is on view at LACMA through September 13, 2026.

The players

LACMA

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, a major art museum in Los Angeles, California.

Andell Family Sundays

A program at LACMA that invites visitors of all ages to make art at the museum on Sunday afternoons.

Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures

An exhibition at LACMA that explores the history of block printing, one of the oldest methods of reproducing images.

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What’s next

Visitors can attend the upcoming Andell Family Sunday workshops on April 19 and 26 to create their own nature observation books. The "Deep Cuts" exhibition will be on view at LACMA through September 13, 2026.

The takeaway

The Andell Family Sundays program encourages families to slow down, observe their surroundings, and find inspiration in nature - skills that are valuable for artists and everyone. By creating their own observation books, participants can develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world and the creative process.