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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. A detailed list of required materials is provided with registration. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: 5/28 through 6/25 *no class on Thursday 6/18. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is a working studio artist

At Mt. Cuba, the stately Wye oak stands as a living symbol of strength, beauty, and connection to our native landscape. This stately tree along with our bur oaks, our Upper Oak Allee, and the many more oaks found on property bring shade, support wildlife, and dazzles each autumn with foliage in shades of purple and wine-red. Oaks form embodies both resilience and grace, making them a timeless source of inspiration. In this jewelry workshop, join artist Hattie Weselyk to transform that natural elegance of the oak into wearable art. Drawing inspiration from Mt. Cuba’s magnificent Wye oak, you’ll design