The acorn has been an important staple for aboriginal people across North America for thousands of years. The people of each region had their preferred species and methods of collecting, storing, and processing this fruit of the oak tree. In this New England Wild Flower Society class on Saturday, October 10 from noon – 4 at Garden in the Woods, you will learn primitive and contemporary methods for gathering and preparing acorns. At the end of class, we will enjoy fresh-cooked acorn-flour pancakes with instructor Arthur Haines. $53 for NEWFS members, $64 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/from-tree-to-table.
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Saturdays, November 1 – November 22, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Fruits of Fall: Painting Acorns and Chestnuts on Vellum
Esther Klahne guides you in capturing autumn fruits’ shapes and highlights as well as achieving a balanced composition. Working on vellum, choose your subject from an assortment of acorn or chestnut specimens, either your own or those provided. This Class, sponsored by the Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens, will take place on four successive Saturdays, November 1 – 22, from 9:30 – 12:30, on campus. The cost is $200 for Friends, $250 for non-members. Register by calling 781-283-3094 or email wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu. The tuition includes the cost of the provided vellum.
