Crafts & DIY

June

Plein-Air Drawing

Plein-Air artist Frank Guida covers basic design principles, including focal point, contrast, perspective, line, and gesture, as well as how to choose a subject that translates well on the page. Then, you will go out on grounds to practice what more...
234CRF198 06/08 Th 10:00am-2:00pm Guida
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Bonsai for Beginners Workshop

Learn the fundamentals for turning ordinary nursery stock into a living work of art. This workshop covers the five major styles of bonsai along with plant and container selection, branch and root pruning, wiring, and potting. more...
234GAR912 06/24 Sa 11:00am-4:30pm Capobianco
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Soapmaking Workshop

Bring the bouquet of a summer garden indoors with handmade, naturally moisturizing glycerin soaps. You'll learn the traditional melt-and-pour process and combine fragrances of various dried herbs and essential oils-lavender, rosemary, mint, and more-to make four bars to take home. more...
234WEL143 06/24 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Scholl
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July

Willow Basketry: Jardiniere

Hand-woven willow baskets bring a touch of rustic yet elegant beauty to your home. Jes Clark of the Hudson Valley's Willow Vale Farm will teach you the traditional techniques of rib willow basketry-such as weaving a modified Catalan Base, Three-Rod more...
241CRF224 07/06 Th 10:00am-4:00pm Clark
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Seasonal Berry Jam

Get a little messy making seasonal berry jam! Trained in preservation techniques at Cornell, Stephen Nocera will show you three distinct methods of jamming, using less sugar and no additives or pectin. You'll come away with the techniques and recipes more...
241CKG200 07/08 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Nocera
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Styling Flowers for Photography

Professional prop stylist Robin Zachary shares creative ways to style and photograph your finished floral arrangements for use on your website, portfolio, and/or social media accounts. Learn how to design a set with a variety of backdrops and props in more...
241FDN312O 07/15 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Zachary
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