Building on the concepts introduced in Color mixing, students learn how to create basic shapes by using flat and graded washes to portray light and shadow. Through the painting of spheres and cylinders and a small botanical painting, students will gain experience controlling water, pigments, and brushes to create simple forms. Furthermore, students can expect […]

As green summer leaves change to glowing fall leaves, drawing and painting them becomes almost imperative. During this four-day workshop, with award-winning artist Patricia Savage, students will learn how to apply aerial perspective to create a bright and colorful painting with depth. Students will also receive instruction in to how draw leaves, paint loose washes, […]

Learn about the life under your feet in this three-part series. In this class, instructor Karin Stretchko discusses organic matter in soil, including the process of decay, factors that affect organic matter content, managing it, and amendments to the soil. Parts 1 and 3 cover the physical properties of soil, life in the soil, and […]

Alcohol inks create instant magic, and the possibilities and surprises of this versatile media are infinite. Vibrant and fast-drying, they can be applied to non-porous surfaces such as glass, tile, or metal. Using the images and colors of winter and the beauty of the Garden as inspiration, participants will create their designs on large tiles. […]

Want to learn more about birding? Join Barb and Buz Sawyer, both birdwatchers since childhood, for a fun-filled and informative morning exploring this enjoyable hobby. We’ll talk about where to go, what to take, which birds are likely to be seen at which time, how to identify birds and how to help birds with conservation […]