Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2019

Botanical Arts To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 49 Mosaic Workshop Pique assiette, or “broken plates,” incorporates a blending of color, form, and texture. This folk art can be found in many cultures and is popu- lar today as a way to recycle a favorite piece of china or broken heirloom. Complete a unique mosaic from shards of china, ceramic, or glass. A supply list is given at the first class, but you can start collecting dishes now. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer $219/$274 | Classroom 4, Learning Center 8 Thursdays, October 3 – November 21, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. New! Splint Weave Workshop One of America’s favorite historical weaving techniques is the splint reed or flat reed, weave often found in Shaker-style furniture. This beautiful traditional weave and material works for almost any chair or footstool. See a demonstration of the splint weave process and then create a footstool with a woven top to take home. Wicker Mui, artisan $149/$187 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rejuvenated Jewelry Inspired by the little treasures you save and love, combine old and new elements to create spectacular jewelry. Bring your special and sentimental keepsakes, single earrings, but- tons, charms, chains, family photos, and found objects. You will learn to solder, wire wrap, and string. A supply list is given at the first class, but you can start collecting treasures now. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer $219/$274 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 8 Tuesdays, October 29 – December 17, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. Advanced Rejuvenated Jewelry So, you’ve taken Rejuvenated Jewelry—are you ready to delve deeper, learn more techniques, and explore many creative ideas? Create spec- tacular jewelry from vintage broken jewelry, watches, tin, and china. Bring your grandma’s jewelry box and collected treasures. Prereq- uisite: Rejuvenated Jewelry or consent of the instructor. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer $219/$274 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 8 Tuesdays, October 29 – December 17, noon – 2 p.m. or $219/$274 | Classroom 6, Learning Center 8 Wednesdays, October 30 – December 18, 7 – 9 p.m. Bim Willow Workshops Back by popular demand. Join Bim Willow to craft and create rustic accents and furniture for your home. Holiday Willow Workshop Create either a charming rustic reindeer or a holiday tree of willow. The reindeer is 4 to 5 feet from hooves to the tips of antlers. The holiday tree is 5 to 6 feet tall, and can be deco- rated with twinkly lights and more for the hol- idays, and then used as a vine support for the summer. Please bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience necessary. Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. – noon Burnstein Hall, Regenstein Center Select one of these projects: Rustic Reindeer: $72/$90 Holiday Tree: $59/$74 Willow Furniture Workshop Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture and make a chair or a bench. Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience is necessary. Bim Willow, furniture maker and author Saturday, November 2, noon – 5 p.m. Burnstein Hall, Regenstein Center Select one of these projects: Historic Bent Willow Chair: $269/$337 Garden Bench: $129/$162 Holiday Calligraphy Workshop Adorn the holidays with the beautiful, personal touch of calligraphy. Create beautiful holiday cards, gift tags, place cards, and thank-you notes. Learn to embellish your notes with such simple holiday motifs as holly, wreaths, and candles. A supply list will be sent. Judith Joseph, artist and educator $159/$199 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 4 Thursdays, November 14 – December 12, 1 – 3:30 p.m. (no class November 28) Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece Celebrate the bounty of the season and create a rich, textural setting for your guests using local and sustainable flowers as well as edible elements such as figs and grapes. You will take home a lush, seasonally inspired floral center- piece for your holiday entertaining. Heidi Joynt, Field & Florist $159/$199 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Tuesday, November 26, 10 – 11:30 a.m. New! Festive Holiday Wreath Create a custom fresh evergreen wreath ac- cented by seasonal berries, pods, and feathers that will greet your holiday guests and leave a lasting impression. Heidi Joynt, Field & Florist $159/$199 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Wednesday, December 4, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.