Daily Archives: April 15, 2011

Wednesday, May 4, 5:00 pm – 41st Annual Meeting of Friends of the Public Garden

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You are cordially invited to the 41st Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Public Garden Wednesday, May 4, beginning at 5 pm at First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough Street.  Come have a glass of Madeira to salute Henry Lee’s becoming President Emeritus, and hear about “The Year in Review.”  Rsvp by April 27 to 617-723-8144, or email ellenfopg@gis.net.  If you are not already a member, call the number and inquire about the benefits and rewards of becoming a member of this pivotal and important organization.

Wednesdays, May 4 – May 25, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Plant Painting for the Petrified

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In a relaxed atmosphere at the Wellesley College Botanic Garden, Sarah Roche will guide you through the elementary stages of illustrating plants.  Your observational skills grow as you experiment with your first line drawings.  Explore composition and color choices as you enjoy the process of creating botanical art.  Please bring sketch paper, HB, B, 2B pencils and a white plastic eraser to the first class.  WCFH members $125, Non-Members $150.  To register for the four Wednesday classes (May 4 – 25, 9L30 – 12:30), log on to www.wellesley.edu/WCFH, or call 781-283-3094, ext. 4.  Beautiful line drawing below by Linda Reeves.