Alcohol inks are a vibrant, fast-drying medium used to paint on non-porous surfaces such as glass, plastic, tile, or metal. The possibilities for experimentation are limitless! Experience the almost instant magic of these inks on tile. Using florals and landscapes as inspiration, we'll create colorful, abstracted tiles. No painting expertise or alcohol ink experience is […]

Students start each class painting with warm-up exercises designed to advance students' brush skills and focus on art's key elements (line, shape, form, etc.). Wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and dry brush painting techniques will be practiced through creative play. The afternoon is spent integrating morning concepts into paintings. Throughout class, students will practice techniques for producing clean, […]

Create a unique holiday wreath to elevate your seasonal decor! Designer David Pippin will guide you in using common evergreens to create a base wreath on a straw form. You'll add a variety of beautiful accent greens cut from the Garden's collections and various festive decorations. We'll have cookies, hot cider and hot chocolate available […]

In this course, participants will explore the elements and principles of design and floral techniques such as focal area, grouping and basing with floral designer Mimi Cassick. In each step-by-step class, you will create designs including an asymmetrical design, a contemporary spray, a crescent-shaped design, a horizontal centerpiece and a naturalistic landscape design. This course's […]