ART CLASSES Drawing Plants: Quick and Simple! With Margaret Saylor Five Thursdays: September 8 to October 6 10 am – 1 pm $190
Discover the fascinating details of autumn plants in this relaxed, beginner-level class. Develop basic drawing skills by observing and sketching a variety of leaves, fruit, and branches. Using graphite, watercolor, or colored pencil, explore line, shape, form, texture, and value. Through demonstration, individual instruction, and plenty of exercises, gain confidence in drawing plants this season. No previous art experience needed. A detailed materials list is available on our website www.mtcubacenter.org
Nature Art Cards
With Diana Heitzman Wednesday, September 28 10:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 (Materials Included) Use the natural beauty of autumn leaves to craft simple, colorful notecards that can easily be framed as gifts for friends and family. Choose from a selection of leaves to paint and use as living stamps for your art cards. These one-of-a-kind handcrafted greeting cards from the garden are sure to be a hit! Beginners are welcome.
Rustic Garden Tuteur
With Mt. Cuba Center Staff Friday, October 14 10 – 11:30 am $30 (Materials Included) Give flowering vines something to climb on so they don’t run rampant in your garden. Tuteurs, or pyramids, have been around for hundreds of years and are ideal supports for vining species. Using invasive plant materials and minimal construction supplies, create a rustic tuteur to add visual interest to the garden while keeping vines in check. Bring work gloves and pruners.
Painting Woodland Wonders: Foliage and Fungi
With Margaret Saylor Thursday to Saturday, October 20 – 22 10 am – 3:30 pm $190 Discover the uncommon beauty in fungi, lichens, fallen leaves, and mossy stumps as you explore the gardens at Mt. Cuba Center. Observe a variety of mushrooms, colorful vignettes of foliage and bark, and the muted earth-tones of the autumn garden before selecting a subject to draw. Arrange, sketch, and create a unique composition guided by demonstrations, individual instruction, and selected examples of Margaret Saylor’s art. All levels of ability are welcome! Bring your lunch and be prepared to walk outdoors. A detailed materials list is available on our website www.mtcubacenter.org
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