Craft Workshop: Valentine’s Day Bouquet Card and Rose Petal Bath Salts
CAJoin Alexandra Ito for a morning of crafting with a Valentine’s Day theme! For your first project, you will be using card making techniques with pressed flowers to create a unique and... Read More »
Watercolor Class: Camellia (morning class)
CAJoin local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna takes inspiration from a camellia. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Fee: Members $35, Non-members $45 Purchase Tickets
Watercolor Class: Camellia (afternoon class)
CAJoin local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna takes inspiration from a camellia. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Fee: Members $35, Non-members $45 Purchase Tickets
Family Art Class: Valentine Heart
CAJoin local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to make a cute art work for Valentine’s Day. You will be using leaves or flowers to press into a clay heart shape and decorate a mini canvas. Working together, you will learn a step-by-step technique to create your own beautiful piece of art. This fun,... Read More »
Miniature Garden Class: Apple Teacup
CAJoin Debra Mauzy-Melitz from the Orange Empire Bonsai Society to assemble a miniature Japanese-style garden in an apple-decorated teacup. Your garden will include Portulacaria afra (a.k.a. Elephant Bush) and miniature cranes for accent. Debra will provide tips on how to grow Portulacaria afra to keep them miniaturized and will explain the importance of cranes and apples in Japanese history and culture. You will leave... Read More »
Workshop: Using Pastel to Create a Floral Still Life
CALearn the basics of pastel technique from artist Gianne de Genevraye and take inspiration from the garden. This outdoor workshop, in a non-competitive atmosphere, will include practical exercises to understand the technique of pastel painting, understanding light direction and shadow and negative space. We will complete a finished drawing of a simple floral composition from the garden.
Junior Gardeners After School Club: Creative Nature Crafts March
CAA weekly class for kids aged 7-11 Four Thursdays: March 2, 9, 16, 23 at 3.30pm - 5pm Let’s learn about the beauty of nature! During this four-week practical class for 7-11 year... Read More »