Upcoming Classes

With Susan Fisher, re-examine the benefits of graphite and review concepts on how to use graphite effectively to gain improved results. 

Length: 4 days
Dates: Mondays: January 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET 

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Silverpoint, a drawing medium used by the old masters, is enjoying a revival by artist’s today.  Silverpoint drawings have a lovely glow due to the myriad ways thin layers of silver reflect light.

Length: 2 days
Dates: Tuesday & Wednesday, January 14 & 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET 

Tara Connaughton will guide you as you take the artistic opportunity to study the beautiful and varied indoor plants available in our local greenhouses during the colder winter months.

Length: 3 days
Date: Thursday, Tuesday & Thursday, January 16, 21 & 23, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Learn how and when to collect the seeds of different types of native perennials or find the best choices from reputable seed sources.  You'll discover the options and timing for sowing seeds, tips for best results, how to care for young seedlings, and how to properly store seeds for future use. 

Length: 1 day
Dates: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET

With Kathie Miranda as your guide, we’ll follow the Old Master tradition of drawing on hand-made grounds, in white and color, applied to watercolor paper.

Length: 3 days
Dates: Wed., Thurs. & Friday, January 29 - 31, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

Betsy Rogers-Knox will lead you in exploring a range of basic principles and techniques through observation of Great Masters’ works of art and a variety of short exercises designed to open your eyes to the importance of composition.

Length: 1 day
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time Frame: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET

In this six-week class, Sarah Roche introduces you to the traditional art and science of botanical drawing and painting.

Length: 6 days
HYBRID
Dates & Times: Mondays, February 10, 17, & 24, March 10 & 17 from10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
VIRTUAL
Dates: 2 Wednesdays & 4 Mondays: February 12, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 19, 2025.  
Time: 2 Wed.: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; 4 Mon.: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

In this six-week class, refine your drawing and watercolor techniques with Sarah Roche as you focus on achieving the accurate representation of botanical subjects.

Length: 6 days
Date: Tuesdays, Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 2025 
Time Frame: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

Brighten up the winter season and hone your spring gardening skills by creating an indoor herb garden, perfect for a sunny windowsill or countertop. 

Length: 1 day
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 10am - 11:30am ET

This workshop led by Garden Educator, Melissa Pace, offers a hands-on opportunity for participants to create their own personalized terrarium.

Length: 1 day
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 10am - 11:30am ET

There are orchid flowers in every color of the rainbow, and each requires a tailored approach depending on the color, texture, pattern and form.

Length: 3 days
Dates: Wed. & Thurs., March 19 & 20 and Thurs., March 27, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET 

Sgraffito is a decorative pottery technique where you can draw or scratch the surface of your clay piece to reveal a contrasting color underneath, resulting in stunning designs.

Length: 1 day
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Fired ceramics are available for pick up a week after the final class
Time: 10 am - 1 pm EDT