Boston Flora

Tag: Linda Snay

  • Wednesday, January 15, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Watercolors in the Conservatory with Linda

    Painting outdoors can be lovely and wonderful but that’s not always possible when the weather gets cooler. Fortunately for us, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill has beautiful indoor conservatories with an array of plants to enjoy year-round! Walk together through the Orangery and sit with a watercolor journal, water brushes, and watercolor paints to create your own depiction of the amazing flora NEBG has to share. 

    Learn the basics of watercolor painting by experimenting with different brushes and water amounts. Discover how watercolors mix with materials like salt and ink, and see how these techniques affect your artwork. Create your own piece in the subtropical conservatory while exploring how watercolors behave and how to control their flow.

    All materials are included in this January 15 class.  No experience needed.

    Meet Your Instructor: Linda Snay

    Linda Snay was born in Connecticut and has always been drawn to the world of art.  She discovered watercolors at a young age and was encouraged by art teachers.  She studied art in college and went on to graduate from Eastern Connecticut State University with a BA, double major in Studio Art and Art History.  After moving to Massachusetts, her career led to positions in education in museums and art centers, and she is currently a teaching artist leading engaging art classes for both children and adults.  She works in various media, including watercolor, acrylic, oil, and pastel.  She is a member of Arts Worcester and participates regularly in exhibitions in Central Massachusetts.

    $55 Member Adult | $66 Adult (includes admission to the Garden on the same day of the event) Register HERE.

  • Friday, January 12, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm – Create an Art Journal

    Learn to create your own art journal for creative inspiration using book binding techniques. In this New England Botanic Garden class on January 12 from 10:30 – 1, you will learn simple book binding methods of creating multiple signatures with a simple stitch binding, how to bind the signature together to make a thicker book, and a unique, simple way to make a hardcover.  Your journal can be made with blank papers or bring along your own artworks and favorite decorative papers to incorporate into an original book.

    Instructor Linda Snay was born in Connecticut and has always been drawn to the world of art.  She discovered watercolors at a young age and was encouraged by art teachers.  She studied art in college and went on to graduate from Eastern Connecticut State University with a BA, double major in Studio Art and Art History.  After moving to Massachusetts, her career led to positions in education in museums and art centers, and she is currently a teaching artist leading engaging art classes for both children and adults.  She works in various media, including watercolor, acrylic, oil, and pastel.  She is a member of Arts Worcester and participates regularly in exhibitions in Central Massachusetts

    $60 for NEBG members, $75 for nonmembers (includes admission to the Garden). Register at www.nebg.org

  • Friday, October 20, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm – Floral Resin Pendants

    Come learn the basics of UV Resin and make beautiful, trendy, one-of-a-kind pendants with dried flowers and other elements. In this class you will learn how UV Resin works, basic step by step instructions for the best results, and leave with the skills to confidently continue working with resin on your own. You will leave with finished pendants, which can be used for necklaces, jewelry, or keychains. Instructor Linda Snay was born in Connecticut and has always been drawn to the world of art.  She discovered watercolors at a young age and was encouraged by art teachers.  She studied art in college and went on to graduate from Eastern Connecticut State University with a BA, double major in Studio Art and Art History.  After moving to Massachusetts, her career led to positions in education in museums and art centers, and she is currently a teaching artist leading engaging art classes for both children and adults.  She works in various media, including watercolor, acrylic, oil, and pastel.  She is a member of Arts Worcester and participates regularly in exhibitions in Central Massachusetts. NEBG members $60, nonmembers $75, includes admission to the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Register at www.nebg.org

  • Friday, September 8, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm – Botanical Prints with Gelli Plates

    Create beautiful, original monotype artwork with the Gelli Plate Printing method. No experience necessary. Learn simple techniques to create beautiful nature prints without a press. Explore using flowers, leaves, and other natural elements to make unique impressions and explore additional techniques such as layering, stenciling, and masking. Once prints have dried, enhance prints with drawing, collages, and other media. The possibilities are endless with this fun and simple printmaking method.

    In this playful workshop you will:

    • Learn the basics of Gelli Plate Printing.
    • Techniques to enhance the artwork will be introduced.
    • Leave with several pieces of artwork/papers to be used in endless creative ways!

    Instructor: Linda Snay

    Linda Snay was born in Connecticut and has always been drawn to the world of art.  She discovered watercolors at a young age and was encouraged by art teachers.  She studied art in college and went on to graduate from Eastern Connecticut State University with a BA, double major in Studio Art and Art History.  After moving to Massachusetts, her career led to positions in education in museums and art centers, and she is currently a teaching artist leading engaging art classes for both children and adults.  She works in various media, including watercolor, acrylic, oil, and pastel.  She is a member of Arts Worcester and participates regularly in exhibitions in Central MA.

    This class is sponsored by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill on September 8 from 10:30 – 1. $50 Member Adult; $65 Adult (includes admission to the Garden) Register HERE.