Thursday, April 2
Seedlings: A Log's Life
Look closely as we examine what happens to a tree when it becomes a log on the forest floor. Discover what lives in, under and around a fallen log as
Children and Family Workshop: Savvy Seed Starters
Is your family looking to cultivate its green thumb? Learn the basics of planting seeds for a successful garden as we dig into the practice of
Still Life from the Grocery Store - ONLINE
Ordinary produce from the grocery store provides a wealth of subject matter for botanical still life drawings. Select subjects from your local produce
Drawing in Pencil 1 - ONLINE
Beginning with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration, learn the skills of careful observation for lifelike drawings in
Open Studio
Need space to spread out and work outside of class time? Bring your supplies and works in progress for some uninterrupted studio time. No instructor
Friday, April 3
Seedlings: A Log's Life
Look closely as we examine what happens to a tree when it becomes a log on the forest floor. Discover what lives in, under and around a fallen log as
Mixed Media on Toned Paper
Experiment with mixing graphite and various drawing media on toned papers. Learn how to start with the middle ground, then add darks and lights with
Amazing Vegetables A to Z: Care and Caution in the Vegetable Garden
Learn to care and use caution in your garden. Explore techniques for succession planting, crop rotation, and companion planting and boosting your soil
Seedlings: A Log's Life
Look closely as we examine what happens to a tree when it becomes a log on the forest floor. Discover what lives in, under and around a fallen log as
Food for Thought: The Busy Botanical Artist with Wendy Hollender - ONLINE
Go behind the scenes with New York botanical artist Wendy Hollender in the making of her book The Album of Plant Families. She’ll discuss finding a
Drawing Leaves
Learn about leaf structures and practice drawing dicot leaves. Begin with the basics of proportion, value and plant anatomy before moving on to a
Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Saturday, April 4
Homestead Cooking Series at Plains Conservation Center
Saturday Sunrise Salutation Yoga
Start your weekend right with a rejuvenating sun salutation yoga flow class that welcomes practitioners of all levels. This class includes variations
Secret Lives of Moss
Mosses may be small, but they serve as ecological powerhouses—creating habitats, storing water, and shaping the landscapes we walk through every day
Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center
Starting Your Garden from Seed
Few things excite a gardener more than growing from seed--especially exotics and heirlooms--and the financial benefits of growing your own plants
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Candle Making
Sunday, April 5
Seasonal Discoveries
No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the
Monday, April 6
Drawing “Backwards” with Graphite
Graphite drawing can be additive or subtractive. Explore the range of marks possible using subtractive techniques using erasers and a variety of