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Tag: Sunflowers

  • Wednesday & Thursday, August 7 & 8, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Drawing in the Garden: Sunflowers in Color Pencils

    Get out into the garden and draw amongst the flowers with botanical artist & instructor, Carol Ann Morley. This summer will bring a special garden exhibit of Sunflowers to the Garden at Elm Bank. Capture the beauty of Sunflowers with quick sketches, study the details of the flower’s structure through observation, and add color notes of their vibrant colors. In the classroom have fun creating a color pencil palette to work from and discover what combinations work best for portraying greens and the tricky color yellow.

    This class is for artists with some graphite experience. The two classes are Wednesday and Thursday, August 7 and 8, from 9:30 – 3:30, at the Garden at Elm Bank Cheney Classroom. $225 for Mass Hort members, $275 for nonmembers. Register at www.masshort.org

  • Saturday, August 22, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Sunflower Centerpiece Tutorial

    From stem to vase, learn the skills to assemble a summer-inspired centerpiece fresh from our garden with a seasonal favorite, sunflowers. Whether these sunflowers are from your garden or from your local market, learn how to create a beautiful centerpiece that will be the essence of fresh summer blooms to feel like you have brought the garden inside your home. During this August 22 workshop at Stevens Coolidge Place in North Andover from 1 – 3, participants will learn step-by-step instructions by a Trustees staff member to learn how to assemble their very own Sunflower Centerpiece to reflect the summer season.

    In this workshop, participants will learn:

    • Step-by-step centerpiece construction techniques
    • Choosing the correct floral supplies and vessels
    • Understanding colors and fundamental ingredients
    • Understanding basic floral design fundamentals

    Space is limted; Pre-registration required. $42 for Trustees’ members, $50 for nonmembers.

    Register at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/northeast/event-54064.html For questions, please contact Julie Olivere (978) 607-1135 or at jolivere@thetrustees.org

  • Tuesday, July 29 – Thursday, July 31, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Painting with Sunshine: The Sunflower

    The Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens has scheduled a three day program at the height of sunflower season, July 29 – July 31, 9:30 – 3:30, which will lift your spirits.  Van Gogh’s iconic paintings of sunflowers have inspired many artists to capture their strength and vibrancy.  Don’t be daunted by the complexity of their spiral centers.  Join this workshop with Elaine Searle to explore the sunflower from all angles.  Create a study sheet or small painting filled with sunshine.  You may discover that the backs of the blooms are just as fascinating as their faces.  Friends price $340; non-members $425. Register by email at wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu, or call 781-283-3094. Image from www.naturework.wordpress.com.

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