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Art in the Garden
August 17, 2023 @ 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Free
Combine the art and science of observation in weekly artmaking inspired by plants in the greenhouse and garden. Learn meditative and mindful drawing, printmaking and sculptural techniques, scientific observation with plant portraiture, and new practices from botanical and ecologically-focused contemporary artists to create works of art to celebrate the plants and flowers you feel most connected to. Immerse yourself in the learning garden, greenhouse, and across Riverbank State Park’s green roof overlooking the Hudson River to create artwork that is rooted in place and in partnership with plants.
This is a free drop-in program. Come to every class to build on your skill or come to one or two that you are available for. This class will end in a culminating Community Fall Show to exhibit your work in our greenhouse.
Class Schedule:
Class Schedule will be updated periodically. Check back for themes and facilitators of future classes.
June 8 – Collograph Printing with Kraig Blue
Make prints by creating your own on-of-a-kind printing plate made from cutting organic shapes inspired by greenhouse plants from paper and other up-cycled materials and collaging to create your own inner landscapes.
June 15 – Spring Show
Take inspiration from the Spring Community Arts Show to inform future works. Come early to the 5 pm class to help Spring art students make the finishing touches to the installation of their work and a behind-the-scenes look into curating a community art show.
June 22 – Clay Relief Sculpture with Kraig Blue
Take note of the intricate details in each petal and leaf vein as you play with the composition of dried florals and hand sculpted elements to evoke meaning in the textures of the botanicals that call to you.
June 28 – Clay Relief Sculpture with Kraig Blue
Take note of the intricate details in each petal and leaf vein as you play with the composition of dried florals and hand sculpted elements to evoke meaning in the textures of the botanicals that call to you.
July 6 – Clay Relief Sculpture with Kraig Blue
Take note of the intricate details in each petal and leaf vein as you play with the composition of dried florals and hand sculpted elements to evoke meaning in the textures of the botanicals that call to you.
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