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Craft a Colorful Tote

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Create a one-of-a-kind, no-knit, durable tote bag, ideal for carrying a bottle of wine and more! Using merino wool and other fun fiber accents, Sara Setzer walks you through the ancient craft of wet felting, from selecting and arranging your wood fibers to the finished product. Expand your knowledge of fiber arts and go home with a truly unique hand-crafted tote. Please bring your lunch. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday, April 5). About the Instructor: Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of

$59

Felted Flower Art

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Capture the essence of nature while learning the beginning steps of 3-dimensional needle felting. Local textile artist Sara Setzer shows you how to create beautiful floral designs using wool and other natural fibers in this relaxed session of crafting. Leave with your own hoop-framed piece of original art, ready to hang and admire. No experience needed! Bring your lunch. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday, March 30, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, April 6). About the Instructor: Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of felt work. Inspired by nature, she

$49

Pyrography: Spring Wildflowers: Section A

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Create your own beautiful wood-burned artwork in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Discover different woodburning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple to use wood burning pen! Leave this workshop with a wildflower-themed take home project. Woodburning supplies are provided. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, April 11, 2025. About the Instructors: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a BS in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from

$49

Spring Botanical Art: Wildflowers in Color

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Bring yourself to the next level with drawing native wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s unique collections. Continue to learn basic botanical drawing skills, such as composition, scale, and perspective, while introducing simple color techniques that add another dimension to your work. A series of step-by-step exercises, instructor demonstrations, and one-on-one feedback sessions provide a strong foundation in botanical drawing. Students may work in watercolor or colored pencil. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: 5/8 through 5/29. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. https://mtcubacenter.org/event/spring-botanical-art-series-4/ About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

$155

Event Series Spring Botanical Art: Refined Botanical Drawing

Spring Botanical Art: Refined Botanical Drawing

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Continue to refine botanical drawing and composition skills, using color theory and exercises that reinforce botanical accuracy. Explore painterly techniques such as dry brush or watercolor washes that enhance individual style while remaining true to the tenets of botanical drawing. Sketch, compose, and execute a finished piece, applying the skills learned in all three sections of the Spring Botanical Art Series. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: 6/5 through 6/26. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned a Certificate in Botanical art and Illustration, with distinction,

$165
Event Series Spring Botanical Art: Refined Botanical Drawing

Spring Botanical Art: Refined Botanical Drawing

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Continue to refine botanical drawing and composition skills, using color theory and exercises that reinforce botanical accuracy. Explore painterly techniques such as dry brush or watercolor washes that enhance individual style while remaining true to the tenets of botanical drawing. Sketch, compose, and execute a finished piece, applying the skills learned in all three sections of the Spring Botanical Art Series. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: 6/5 through 6/26. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned a Certificate in Botanical art and Illustration, with distinction,

$165
Event Series Spring Botanical Art: Refined Botanical Drawing

Spring Botanical Art: Refined Botanical Drawing

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Continue to refine botanical drawing and composition skills, using color theory and exercises that reinforce botanical accuracy. Explore painterly techniques such as dry brush or watercolor washes that enhance individual style while remaining true to the tenets of botanical drawing. Sketch, compose, and execute a finished piece, applying the skills learned in all three sections of the Spring Botanical Art Series. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: 6/5 through 6/26. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned a Certificate in Botanical art and Illustration, with distinction,

$165
Event Series Spring Botanical Art: Refined Botanical Drawing

Spring Botanical Art: Refined Botanical Drawing

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Continue to refine botanical drawing and composition skills, using color theory and exercises that reinforce botanical accuracy. Explore painterly techniques such as dry brush or watercolor washes that enhance individual style while remaining true to the tenets of botanical drawing. Sketch, compose, and execute a finished piece, applying the skills learned in all three sections of the Spring Botanical Art Series. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: 6/5 through 6/26. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned a Certificate in Botanical art and Illustration, with distinction,

$165