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Never mind winter. Beginning this weekend, you can surround yourself with plants in the Greenhouse Classroom at Cylburn Arboretum!

Here’s the latest at Classes Near You > Maryland:

Cylburn Arboretum
http://cylburnassociation.org
The Cylburn Arboretum is the home of a post-Civil War estate built as a summer home for the President of Baltimore Chrome Works and his mother. Now a center for environmental education and horticulture, the Cylburn Arboretum hosts tours, events and activities for children and adults. The botanical art classes at Cylburn are taught by botanical artist, Molly O. Hoopes. Learn more about Molly in the ASBA Members’ Gallery.

Winter Botanical Art and Illustration
Saturdays, January 14, 21, 28, 2012. 10 AM – 2 PM. Botanical art and illustration is a centuries-old traditional art form combining art and science to communicate information about plants through beautiful and scientifically accurate renderings. This art form is becoming an increasing popular method for teaching about plants, as habitat degradation and climate change so drastically affect native species. Learn how to draw plants in scientific detail and practice the artistic techniques needed to create beautiful and lasting plant portraits. Beginners will acquire new knowledge and skills and experienced artists will refine techniques and find fresh directions for their work. Learn in a positive and encouraging environment from instructor Molly Hoopes who studied botanical illustration at Gage Academy and at the Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration. Molly is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists. Cost of 12 hours of instruction: $180 members, $215 non-members. Fee due at time of registration. Call (410) 367-2217 to register. Location: Greenhouse Classroom.