Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2020

Regenstein School | Adult Education 54 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. New! Naturally Dyeing with Onion Skins Learn techniques to naturally dye with onion skins. Nationally known artist and natural dye specialist, Lydia Crespo, will demonstrate a do-it-yourself home method to use on multiple fabrics, discuss the pigment extraction process, and explain the chemistry behind natural dyes. Lydia Crespo, owner, Argaman&Defiance $49/$62 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m. – noon or 2 – 3 p.m. New! Drawing for the Absolute Beginner Drawing will help you learn to see more clearly and deeply—a wonderful way to enrich your life. Using pencil and paper and working with beautiful botanical subjects, you will learn to draw with gentle, fear-free, proven methods. A supply list will be sent. Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, The Field Museum $239/$299 | Design Studio, Regenstein Center 5 Tuesdays, March 24 – April 21, 6 – 9 p.m. Beginning Watercolor Watercolor is a delightfully fun medium. You will learn a variety of watercolor techniques, including washes and how to make a range of textures on paper, plus some color theory to get you started. No prior experience is neces- sary. A supply list will be sent. Judith Joseph, artist and educator $239/$299 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 6 Wednesdays, April 1 – May 6, 9:30 a.m. – noon Intermediate Watercolor Continue to learn various watercolor tech- niques and color theory while exploring differ- ent ways to combine light, color, and textures in watercolor painting. Prerequisite: Beginning Watercolor or similar experience. A supply list will be sent. Judith Joseph, artist and educator $319/$399 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 8 Wednesdays, April 1 – May 20, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Fiber Arts Workshops Natasha Lewis of Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio in Big Rock, Illinois, will share her love of fiber arts and inspire you to create. Register for both sessions and save ten percent. $79/$99 Wet Felted Flower Pin Make a beautiful wet felted flower pin, perfect to cheer up any spring day. Use layers of hand- dyed wool, silk, bamboo, sparkles, and beads to add the finishing touches. Learn a new tech- nique and enjoy an exquisite flower to adorn your bag, coat, or hat. $39/$49 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Wednesday, April 8, 10 a.m. – noon New! Folk Art Cat Sculpt a beautiful creation using needle felting techniques—a folk art-inspired cat with your choice of colors. Join in the fun while you craft this cute 8-inch cat, whose tall personality is sure to charm. $49/$62 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Wednesday, April 8, 1 – 4 p.m. Suminagashi Workshop Suminagashi means floating ink in Japanese. It is the ancient meditative practice of gently floating ink on water to create marble-like patterns. The designs are then transferred to absorbent Japanese paper. Suminagashi offers endless possibilities as no two are ever alike. Paper will be available for purchase in class. Kay Thomas, artist $39/$49 | Classroom 6, Learning Center Thursday, April 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Botanical Arts