Daily Archives: May 7, 2023

Tuesdays, May 30 – June 20, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern – Introduction to Scientific Illustration: Water and Ink, Online

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Smithsonian Associates presents a four session online studio arts course from May 30 – June 20 with Natalia Wilkins-Tyler. Learn to see like a scientist as you use watercolor and ink to illustrate specimens from nature. Gain confidence in observing form while documenting and interpreting what you see. Learn how to apply key techniques such as composition, working with color, and recording fine detail in nature journaling, watercolor painting, drawing, and creating stand-alone biological illustrations. Students with drawing or illustration and composition experience are welcome. Some previous drawing and watercolor experience is required.

This studio arts program is a Zoom Meeting to allow for patron and instructor interaction online. All Studio Arts programs require an online ticket for each participant so that the instructor can provide individual attention to every student registered for the online program. This program will be recorded. Please see our FAQ for recording terms and conditions. Please refer to the “Materials for this program” section on the registration page for any applicable supply list information and/or special documents for this program. $155 for Smithsonian members, $175 for non-members. https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/scientific-illustration-watercolor-and-ink

Thursday, May 11, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Vertical Gardening Workshop

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Vertical gardening is a great way to grow more food in a small space. Join The Trustees on May 11 at 5:30 pm for a free workshop where we’ll discuss a variety of trellising techniques for crops like melons, cucumbers, tomatoes, peas and beans and how to construct them yourself. We’ll leave time for general gardening Q&A at the end.

Norton Stonehurst Community Garden is located at 88 Norton Street in Dorchester. The garden is accessible via the Fairmount Line, the Red Line, and buses. There is generally street parking in the neighborhood. The gates and pathways are wheelchair accessible. For more info, reach out to mdelima@thetrustees.org.

If you’re able, please consider supporting our gardens through the optional program fee when you register.