Tower Hill Botanic Garden will mount an exhibition of the photographs of Jenine Sherios, work resulting from a site-specific, ephemeral installation featuring frozen plants and flower specimens at Jamaica Pond in Boston. Meet the artist at a reception on February 25, from 5 – 7. Free with admission. For more information visit www.towerhillbg.org. Photo copyright Jenine Shereos.
A New England Tradition continues and the crafters are back in a big way for the 22nd Annual Castleberry Faire Arts & Craft Festival, taking place at the Shriner’s Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road in Wilmington, MA Thanksgiving Day weekend, November 25, 26 & 27. This three day shopping bonanza includes over 250 of the nation’s finest craftspeople and artisans. This is the big one, folks, with over 250 juried exhibitors from throughout the United States displaying and selling their American made works including pottery, scarves, tapestry, fine jewelry, candles, turned wood, quilts, basketry, photography, painted antiques, metal sculpture, doll clothes, ceramics, soap, wall hangings, puppets, hair accessories, hats, primitives and folk art, stone relief, carved birds, soft sculpture, Victorian wreaths, leather, oil paintings, calligraphy, silk & dried floral arrangements, fleece, watercolors, country wood crafts, slate, ornaments, porcelain dolls, cameos, music boxes, quilt-pillows, aromatherapy, snowmen, fragrance, stained glass, lampshades, old maps, sport plaques, miniatures, intarsia, chimes, wearable art, blown glass and so much more. A “food sampling” extravaganza will be presented with such gourmet delights as: herbal dips, sauces, jams & jellies, candies, peanut brittle, fudge, vinegars, finishing sauces, pastry, cooking oils, salsas, chutney, jerky, baked goods and so much more.
The Castleberry Faire runs Friday, November 25 from 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday, November 26 and Sunday November 27 from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission $8.00 Adult, under age 14 free. One admission is good for all 3 days. Directions: From Route 93 take Exit 39 to Shriner’s Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. Ample Free Parking and free shuttle bus service provided. Held indoor, rain or shine. For more information call 603-332-2616 or print a discount admission coupon at www.castleberryfairs.com. Food Sales Benefit Aleppo Temple Shrine Activities.
Nina Early will lead a Tower Hill Botanic Garden workshop on Saturday, November 19 from 12:30 – 3:30 at the garden located at 11 French Drive in Boylston, Massachusetts. Take beautiful images with your phone, using Tower Hill’s gardens and conservatory as a backdrop. Class is limited to 12. $30 for Tower Hill members, $45 for nonmembers. Register online at www.towerhillbg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext 124. Photo by Nina Early.
Scars, burls, peeling bark, lichen, insect and animal markings—come explore the intimate, fascinating, up close world of tree bark as seen through the lens and sensibilities of photographer Jennifer Weigel. This Arnold Arboretum exhibition of Weigel’s photographic series illuminates the often overlooked beauty found in the bark of trees and shrubs. As an artist, Weigel is particularly drawn to details in nature and the unique individuality of each tree. Through her images, she portrays each plant’s history within the beauty, as well as the bruises, of its outer surfaces.
Jennifer Weigel has a BFA in Studio Arts from Webster University in St. Louis, and has participated in a wide variety and number of solo, group, and small format exhibitions. In April of 2017, the Arboretum show, Trees: Intimate Portraits will travel to the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, DE.
Free and open to the public. The exhibit runs October 28 – February 5 in the Hunnewell Building at the Arnold Arboretum, and the Reception with the Artist takes place Saturday, October 29 from 1 – 3.
In this Landscape Photography Class at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston on Saturday, August 13 from 9 – 2, Steve McGrath will show you all the various camera settings you can use when taking landscape photographs utilizing your shutter and aperture settings for the best exposure. Help understand and use natural light, find the best composition, see the ways different focal length lenses behave, and use depth of field while exploring the use of filters. Tripods are also a plus but not mandatory for the class and you can use film or digital cameras for this class. There will be a presentation, then we will head out into the Gardens to photograph. After, we will have a critique our work. Tower Hill Member price $60, non-member $75. Register online at www.towerhillbg.org. Photo copyright Steve McGrath.
Take your garden photography from good to great by capturing Tower Hill at its most beautiful. During this Sunday, June 12 workshop with Steve McGrath from 10 – 3 at Tower Hill in Boylston, you will learn to sharpen your awareness of light on the landscape. If you are an Intermediate to Advanced photographer, looking to fine tune your skills and expand your knowledge of Photography then this course is for you. $60 THBG members, $70 nonmembers. Register by calling 508-869-6111 or visit https://towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org/pages/event-registration-form—garden-photography.
In this intermediate level Tower Hill Botanic Garden photography class on Saturday, May 9, from 10 – 2, Steve McGrath will show the various camera settings appropriate for Landscape Photography, utilizing your Shutter and Aperture settings for the best exposure. The class will also cover composition, focal length, depth of field, filters and the use of natural light. Tripods are a plus but not mandatory. After a presentation, we will head out into the Gardens to photograph and end the class with a critique of your work.
Steve McGrath is a professional freelance photographer and photography teacher who has been creating images for 20 years. Steve first began by shooting sports photography for local high schools, then weddings, and stock agencies. Then his love of the outdoors led him to focusing more on his true passion, “nature photography”. Steve was an active member of the Gateway Camera Club for many years, and has won many ribbons and awards at fairs and competitions through the group and on his own. Several of his images have been published in school text books. His favorite places to shoot are Acadia National Park in Maine, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Cape Cod National Seashore. $40 for THBG members, $50 for nonmembers. Register online at www.towerhillbg.org, or call 508-869-6111.
Come join The Trustees of Reservations at Francis William Bird Park on Washington Street in Walpole to learn how to capture the beauty of a winter landscape through your camera lens. Instruction will be provided by a professional photographer, all participants must bring their own equipment. The class will take place Saturday, January 31 from 10 – 12, and the cost is $10 for TTOR members, $20 for nonmembers. To sign up, call 508-668-6136 or email birdpark@ttor.org.
This October 4 workshop is for the person who wants to take exceptional photographs of their holidays and capture those amazing landscapes you only see in magazines or on postcards. Learning the difference between a happy-snap and a photograph, you will learn to use the manual settings on your camera to ensure that you never miss capturing one of those special holiday moments or captivating sunsets, and we will make sure you have a photograph you will treasure forever.
This three-hour specialized class, starting at 3 pm, includes correct use of light and color, composition and framing of your image, identifying the key focus in your landscape, balancing your image, finding the right angle and perspective and ensuring that the photograph you take tells the story of your travels to everyone who looks at it.
A tripod is highly recommended for this workshop. Remember Forever is one of the leading companies in the world for landscape and travel photography.
Location: corner of Joy and Beacon Street on the Boston Commons. Fee is normally $95, maximum 15 in group, but subject to availability, use discount code camera50 on www.rememberforever.co under book now- usa workshops.
World-renowned wildlife photographer Charles Glatzer and Massachusetts-based avian photographer Michael Milicia will be hosting a weekend seminar March 29 – 30, 9 – 5, which will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to take control of your imagery and produce wildlife photographs that are a cut above.
Emphasis will be placed on five key areas: knowing the fundamentals, familiarity with your equipment, being pro-active, knowing your subject, and knowing your way around the digital darkroom. The seminar will take place at the Bentley University La Cava Center, 325 ABC, 175 Forest Avenue, Waltham. Cost is $129 in advance, $149 at the door. For more information, or to register, call 828-891-4082, or email info@shootthelight.com. Photo below by Michael Milicia.
