Arts and Crafts
Japanese Papermaking | Botanical Illustration
Digital Photography | Drawing from Nature
Wandering Poet’s Journal | Nature Journaling
Painting the Bamboo Forest
March 15 |
A Day of Japanese Papermaking
Saturday, March 15
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Winnie Radolan - Director of the Guild of Papermakers
Japanese paper or washi is known for its transparency, strength and beauty. In this workshop, learn some of the history and traditional methods for preparing kozo, the inner bark fibers of the mulberry tree that give great character to these unique papers. The lecture will discuss how to cook, clean and pound the fibers and prepare the vats needed
to make Japanese paper. You will have the opportunity to practice traditional sheet formation as well as learn decorative techniques for making your paper special. Bring delicate two-dimensional items to
include in your paper if you wish to further personalize your creations. Beginning and advanced papermaking students are welcome.
Please bring your lunch.
Members: $60
Non-members: $70
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| March 22 |
Botanical Illustration Workshop
Two Saturdays:
March 22, 29
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Joan Frain - Past President and Board Member, Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators
This is an intensive studio class that will be led by Joan Frain, an international awardwinning botanical illustrator who has been teaching professionally for over 30 years. It is part of a series of activities planned for the 10th anniversary celebration of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators. During the class students will work inside on
specimens from the Morris Arboretum’s living collection. The class will emphasize individual needs and provide instruction for each participant. Joan will demonstrate techniques and provide group critiques. Students will use watercolors or pen and ink, and focus on botanical accuracy. While botanical knowledge is not necessary, a drawing background is preferred. Come with all supplies ready to work. A supply list
may be obtained from Joan Frain at joanfstudio@verizon.net. Enrollment
is limited.
This class is two sessions. Please bring your lunch.
Members: $125
Non-members: $150
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| April 1 &
May 6
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Digital Photography
Section A: Five Tuesdays:
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
7 – 9 p.m. FULL!
Section B: Five Tuesdays:
May 6, 13, 20, 27, & June 3
7 – 9 p.m.
Arnold Winkler - Photographer
So you just bought a digital camera…what now?? This five-session class starts by introducing you to the vocabulary of digital cameras. After mastering the language of pixels, mega pixels and giga bytes the
instructor will review photography basics including exposure, aperture, shutter speed and focal length. You will learn how to upload images into your computer and how to organize them for easy access. Arnold will
discuss modifying and enhancing images and you will become familiar with the basic features of Adobe Photoshop, a program commonly used for photo manipulation. Turning your digital images into prints will be
discussed along with e-mailing images and putting them on the web. Some of the online services that can help you with these operations will be reviewed.
Members: $125
Non-members: $150
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| April 5 |
Drawing from Nature for the Reluctant Beginner
3 Saturdays
April 5, 12, 19
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Janice Merendino - Exhibiting Fine Artist
These drawing classes promise to be lively and a lot of fun. They are designed especially for those who can’t even draw a straight line, let
alone the rhododendrons in their garden! Through a set of simple and non-intimidating exercises, students are taught the same advanced
drawing techniques that artists use. This unique approach enables beginning students to draw natural objects at a level far beyond what
they thought possible. Perfect for painters who want to “brush” up on their drawing skills, or parents with their children (8 years and up).
People who have taken the class before are welcome to return for continued instruction. All materials will be supplied by the instructor.
Members: $80
Non-members: $95
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125
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| April 12 |
Haibun: The Wandering Poet’s Journal
2 Saturdays
April 12, 26
1 – 3 p.m.
Andrea Ross - Poet and Essayist
Come spend two afternoons in the Arboretum learning about and trying your hand at writing the ancient art of haibun, which is a writing style that combines brief prose sections with haiku. We will spend part of each class inside, and part outside exploring the budding spring plants, the weather, the animals and insects, and learning to use this ancient
writing method as a gateway for new, exciting writing of our own. No previous creative writing experience is necessary. Please bring
a notebook and pen, sun/rain protection, walking shoes, and a water bottle.
Members: $50
Non-members: $60
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| May 3 |
Nature Journaling Workshop
Saturday, May 3
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jim Lockyer - Artist and Naturalist
This workshop introduces you to nature journaling and provides an overview of the tools, materials and techniques involved. Since the natural world is constantly changing, journaling is an effective way to capture your observations. Techniques discussed range from drawing and the written word to pasting, and stamping. Examples of different kinds of nature journals will be reviewed to acquaint you with various styles. The session includes an indoor presentation followed by an outdoor session for you to record your impressions. There will be an opportunity to share journal entries. Please check out www.natjour.com where reference information is available including a complete list of materials. You may bring your own materials or purchase a basic package for a cost of $12 payable to the instructor.
Members: $37
Non-members: $45
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| May 4 |
Painting the Bamboo Forest
Sunday, May 4
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Allison Zito - Artist and Teacher, Harcum College
Learn the techniques for making these graceful and elegant Japanese ink paintings. We will use traditional bamboo brushes and learn the
basic brush strokes necessary to create our own bamboo forest painting. Using shades of gray to deepest black, our bamboo forests will
emerge in the free spirit of sumi-e. Sumi-e paintings are done in black, white and the five shades of gray. Japanese call them the seven “colors.” This style of monochromatic simplistic painting was adopted from Chinese calligraphy. The point of this painting technique is to produce an impression of the subject from memory.
Members: $29
Non-members: $34
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125
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