Mt. Cuba Center is a botanical garden in Hockessin, DE dedicated to the conservation, display, and research of native plants. Their woodland wildflower gardens are recognized as the area’s finest. The Center hosts many interesting classes related to plants, gardening and the arts. View their
iPhoneography: The Art of iPhone® Photography
Two Thursdays: September 18 & 25, 2014
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Forgot your camera? Not to worry, use your iPhone®. Find out how you can take stunning nature photographs and pleasing portraits with your phone. Join Julia Grace for this two-day workshop where you will learn the basics such as lighting and composition, how to use several photography apps, and the value of post-processing work. A basic understanding of how to use your phone and apps is required for this class. A list of required apps will be provided upon registration.
Julia Grace’s interests include photography, wool sculpture, and jewelry making. Her pieces are licensed for commercial use and sold in various venues.
Cost: $45 (iPhone and apps required for this class)
Questions: 302-239-4244 or education@mtcubacenter.org
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Painting Workshop
Five days: Monday-Friday, September 29 – October 3, 2014
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Interpret the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center’s exquisite garden using
Approaching Storm. © William Turnay. All rights reserved
William Ternay is an illustrator, painter, and art instructor. His work includes set design, children’s books, murals, portraits, and landscape paintings in a variety of mediums.
Cost: $175
Questions: 302-239-4244 or education@mtcubacenter.org
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Fall Photography Stroll
Saturday, October 25, 2014
7:00 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy this early morning opportunity with fall color near its peak to photograph the gardens of Mt. Cuba Center. Photographers of all experience levels, from novices to experts, receive expertise and guidance on the technical and aesthetic elements of photography. Chris Starr, a skilled photographer, shares advice, techniques, inspiration, and encouragement. Bring your camera lenses and camera manual. Be prepared to walk outdoors.
Chris Starr is a talented photographer who has played many roles at Mt. Cuba Center since 1984. Currently he is a member of the grounds team.
Cost: $20
Questions: 302-239-4244 or education@mtcubacenter.org
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Fabulous Felt Creations
Thursday, November 13, 2014
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Let native plants be your inspiration as you practice the popular fiber craft of needle felting, the art of sculpting wool fleece using a special barbed needle. With a few simple techniques, create many different pieces from jewelry, embellishments, and ornaments, to toys, wool pets, or sculptures. You can also appliqué the fleece onto your favorite bag, hat, or coat. Learn a variety of needle felting techniques to create your very own native plant accessory, sculpture, or appliquéd embellishment. Go home with all the materials you need to continue felting.
Julia Grace’s interests include photography, wool sculpture, and jewelry making. Her pieces are licensed for commercial use and sold in various venues.
Cost: $75 (materials included)
Questions: 302-239-4244 or education@mtcubacenter.org
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Natural Holiday Wreaths Birds Will Love
Thursday, December 4, 2014
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Enjoy the holidays with our feathered friends. Decorate a circle of greens with dried flowers, nuts, seed pods, berries, and ribbon to make an attractive holiday present for our overwintering birds. Gain knowledge about which native plants provide great fruit or seed for holiday wreaths. Bring hand pruners and gloves.
Donna Wiley is the horticulturist for Mt. Cuba Center’s Formal Gardens. Her expertise includes container gardening and floral arranging.
Cost: $65 (materials included)
Questions: 302-239-4244 or education@mtcubacenter.org
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Introduction to Botanical Art
Three Saturdays, March 7, 14, & 21, 2015
10:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learn to draw plants in this introductory class using pen and pencil. Carefully observe the subject and understand form and structure. Practice sighting skills to place the subject in a way that is both pleasing and exciting. See the world with fresh eyes and carry inspiration and an individual point of view into a finished work. Bring your lunch and all the materials outlined on the course materials list available on the Mt. Cuba Center website.
John Gist is an experienced art instructor and acclaimed artist. He has taught art for over 15 years and his work has been displayed in several exhibitions.
Cost: $175
Questions: 302-239-4244 or education@mtcubacenter.org
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Special Event: Art-In
All artists welcome!
Friday, September 26 (Rain Date: Saturday September 27)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free to participating artists, artists must register by calling 302-239-8807, emailing education@mtcubacenter.org or by registering online.
Take the time for a day of art in the garden. Let your creativity bloom while you draw, paint, or photograph Mt. Cuba Center’s naturalistic gardens. Meet other participating artists and enjoy a lovely day of art.
Although this is a free event to participating artists, registration is required. Call Mt. Cuba Center at 302.239.4244, visit the Art-In page on the Mt. Cuba Center website. Parking is limited, early registration strongly encouraged.
Please note that Mt. Cuba Center is a carry-in, carry-out facility. All solvents, waste water and trash must be removed from the site. No dumping of any solid or liquid art medium is permitted in the house or gardens. For more information, please review guidelines.
Rain date for this event is Saturday, September 27.
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