Events

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August2020

Virtual Botanical Illustration Workshop | IntroductionJoin me for a 4 week series on botanical illustration! We will be using Discord (get the free app here) for Audio & Video chatting. All you need is a drawing medium (paper or digital software), pencils & pens, and a creative mind (maybe a little wine too!) and I’ll do the rest! Participants may register for one class at a time, however each week builds and adds to our foundation of botanical illustration, so sign up for them all! Space is capped, so register early HERE.
Admission: $10/class OR $5/class when you register for them all!

6:00pmVirtual (Discord Video)

August2020

Trail-to-Tasting | Video Mini SeriesLearn more about foraging for wild edibles that can be found all over – from your own small garden, to roadsides, to natural hiking trails! We’ll learn about foraging etiquette, how plants and wildlife (especially pollinators) are interconnected, and how to create unique, handcrafted cocktails – perfect for a summer evening spent relaxing! (Learn more about these videos here). These videos will be published on Thursdays for 6 weeks! Register for access to this FREE series HERE.

5:00pmVirtual

August2020

Virtual Botanical Illustration | Plant Details & LineworkJoin me for an evening building on our skill and learning more about the fine details of various plant’s anatomies and how to increase our observational skills. We will be using Discord (get the free app here) for Audio & Video chatting. All you need is a drawing medium (paper or digital software), pencils & pens, and a creative mind (maybe a little wine too!) and I’ll do the rest! Space is capped, so register early HERE.
Admission: $10/class OR $5/class when you register for them all!

6:00pmVirtual (Discord Video)

August2020

Virtual Botanical Illustration | Plant Pigments & Blending ColorsJoin me for an evening building on our skill and learning more about how plants present their pigmentation and how to blend & select colors. We will be using Discord (get the free app here) for Audio & Video chatting. All you need is a drawing medium (paper or digital software), pencils & pens, and a creative mind (maybe a little wine too!) and I’ll do the rest! Space is capped, so register early HERE.
Admission: $10/class OR $5/class when you register for them all!

6:00pmVirtual (Discord Video)

TBD

August2020

National Geographic Professional Development for JTASD EducatorsThanks to a Grant from National Geographic, alumni Marissa Jacobs-Farra will provide a FREE professional development opportunity for any Middle School- High School teacher regardless of discipline to discover how to use citizen science as a tool to increase geographic and environmental literacy in students as well as broaden horizons for career exploration. Part of the day will be outside, so please dress accordingly.
Lunch provided. Registration Required.

9AM-3:30PMJim Thorpe High School

August2020

Trail-to-Tasting | Foraged Cocktail WorkshopAs the exciting culmination event to my video mini-series (register here for the series), join me for an evening of exploring the trails to learn more about foraging for wild edibles and how to create your own, specialty handcrafted cocktail! Each participant can try several cocktails, create their own, and receive a cocktail recipe & edible gardening packet – complete with seeds! Space is limited to ensure social distancing. Masks will be required when not tasting.
Admission: $30/pp – Registration Not open for the in-person tasting yet.

6:30pmBucks County Audubon Society (New Hope, PA)

September2020

Virtual Botanical Illustration | Specialized PollinatorsJoin me for an evening of discovering scientific illustration as we think about the pollinators and wildlife that might interact with our plants! This is the last session in this series, and as such, will culminate with a mini “art” show to be displayed to each other and to be highlighted on my website, facebook, and YouTube. We will be using Discord (get the free app here) for Audio & Video chatting. All you need is a drawing medium (paper or digital software), pencils & pens, and a creative mind (maybe a little wine too!) and I’ll do the rest! Space is capped, so register early HERE.
Admission: $10/class OR $5/class when you register for them all!

6:00pmVirtual (Discord Video)

September2020

Beeswax Food Wrap WorkshopEnjoy an evening of creating your own set of reusable, eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap! We will examine Single-Use Plastics and their impact on the environment along with some other Zero-Waste alternatives. BYOB. Registration required as space is limited.
Admission: $20/pp – Register Here

6:30PMBucks County Audubon Society (New Hope, PA)

TBD

October2020

Intro To Botanical IllustrationDo you love drawing and nature and wish to hone your observation skills? Break botanical illustration down into a step-by-step process that will get you looking at plants in a whole new way. All paper, ink, and colored pencils provided, but feel free to bring your own materials if you are more comfortable with them. BYOB.
Admission: $15/pp

6:00PMBucks County Audubon Society (New Hope, PA)

October2020

Guided Photo WalkExplore the beautiful natural landscapes of the Hunterdon Land Trust! Space is limited, so please register in advance on Hunterdon’s website (registration open soon) – Please stay tuned as dates may change due to health concerns!

10AMHunterdon Land Trust & Farm Market (NJ)

November2020

DIY Terrarium WorkshopBlend the Arts & Sciences as we discover plant health care and the important role that plants play in our lives! BYOB. Pre-Registration Required as space is very limited. Registration not yet open.
Admission: $35/pp

6:30PMArt In The Barn,
Furlong PA

December2020

6:30PMArt In The Barn,
Furlong PA