Chicago Botanic Garden Summer 2019

50 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Throughout history, plants and images of plants have been woven into the arts— painting, literature, and photography. Class locations are subject to change. Some classes may be held outdoors as weather permits. 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 necessary. Patsy Welch, artist and educator $239.20/$299 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 6 Wednesdays, May 29 – July 3, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Intermediate Watercolor After you complete Beginning Watercolor, continue to learn various techniques and color theory while exploring different ways to combine light, color, and textures in watercolor painting. Patsy Welch, artist and educator $239.20/$299 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 6 Wednesdays, May 29 – July 3, 1 – 3:30 p.m. 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 $191.20/$239 | Classroom 4, Learning Center 8 Thursdays, May 30 – July 25, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. (no class July 4) or 8 Thursdays, August 8 – September 26, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. (no class July 4) Georgia O’Keeffe Flowers in Mosaics Using the beautiful Georgia O’Keeffe flower paintings as a template, broken and cut art glass will be glued to an acrylic panel to form a realistic or abstract version of an O’Keeffe flower. This process takes into consideration color, shape, and shading using gorgeous transparent glass as the medium. All supplies are included. Francine Gourguechon, lead artist and founder, Chicago Mosaics $287.20/$359 | Design Studio, Regenstein Center 6 Thursdays, June 6 – July 18, 10 a.m. – noon (no class July 4) New! Deconstructing the Colors of Nature Discover how to see, understand, and create the exciting colors of nature. Explore color theory and technique using objects found in nature. Using water-based materials such as gouache, watercolor, acrylic, and colored pen- cils, you will learn to recognize and create the complex colors in nature. A review of color and light will aid in your color exploration. Nina Weiss, fine artist/educator $119.20/$149 | Classroom 5, Learning Campus Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9, 1 – 4 p.m. New! Capturing the Colors of Summer Bring color into your landscape painting this summer. Discover how painters think about composition and color in nature. A brief review of color and light will help you represent the landscape. You will create small paintings in the medium of your choice, such as gouache, acrylic, watercolor, and oil. Color drawing materials such as pastel and colored pencils also welcome. Nina Weiss, fine artist/educator $127.20/$159 | Classroom 5, Learning Campus 4 Mondays, June 10 – July 1, 1 – 4 p.m. New! Flowers for Brides: 101 Know someone planning a wedding? Flowers can break a bride’s budget, unless you know the tricks of the trade. Learn how to plan your budget, how to save money by choosing the right flowers, where to learn more about flowers, what to try doing yourself, and what is best left to the pros. Most brides are new at this—let us help you get it right! Julie Engelman and Tracey Buchman, Twigs & Blooms Floral Design $31.20/$39 | Classroom 4, Learning Campus Sunday, June 9, 1 – 3 p.m. Botanical Arts Learn to make mosaics inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings.