Chicago Botanic Garden Winter 2019

Regenstein School | Adult Education 38 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Rejuvenated Jewelry Inspired by the little treasures you save and love, combine old and new elements to create spectacular jewelry. Bring your special and sentimental keepsakes, single earrings, but- tons, charms, chains, family photos, and found objects. You will learn to solder, wire wrap, and string. A supply list is given at the first class, but you can start collecting treasures now. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer $219/$274 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 8 Tuesdays, January 14 – March 3, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. or 8 Tuesdays, March 10 – April 28, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. Advanced Rejuvenated Jewelry After you’ve taken Rejuvenated Jewelry, are you ready to delve deeper, learn more techniques, and explore many creative ideas? Create spectacular jewelry from vintage broken jewelry, watches, tin, and china. Bring your collected treasures. Prerequisite: Rejuvenated Jewelry or consent of the instructor. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer $219/$274 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 8 Tuesdays, January 14 – March 3, noon – 2 p.m. or $219/$274 | Classroom 6, Learning Center 8 Wednesdays, January 15 – March 4, 7 – 9 p.m. or $219/$274 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 8 Tuesdays, March 10 – April 28, noon – 2 p.m. or $219/$274 | Classroom 6, Learning Center 8 Wednesdays, March 11 – May 6, 7 – 9 p.m. (no class April 8) 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 neces- sary. A supply list will be sent. Judith Joseph, artist and educator $239/$299 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 6 Wednesdays, January 15 – February 19, 9:30 a.m. – noon Intermediate Watercolor Continue to learn various watercolor tech- niques and color theory while exploring differ- ent ways to combine light, color, and textures in watercolor painting. Prerequisite: Beginning Watercolor or similar experience. A supply list will be sent. Judith Joseph, artist and educator $319/$399 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 8 Wednesdays, January 15 – March 4, 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 $219/$274 | Classroom 4, Learning Center 8 Thursdays, January 16 – March 5, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. or 8 Thursdays, March 12 – April 30, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. New! Winter Landscape Painting: Color & Light Move beyond basic white to create rich, glowing paintings as we explore techniques that reveal color in the winter landscape. Un- der-painting, glazing, broken-brushstroke, and a review of color theory will guide you to rich and vibrant winter scenes. Review composi- tion, gesture, and examples from art history. A supply list will be sent. Nina Weiss, fine artist and educator $159/$199 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 5 Thursdays, January 16 – February 13, 1 – 4 p.m. 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 $32/$40 | Classroom 5, Learning Campus Sunday, January 26, 1 – 3 p.m. New! Flowers 101: DIY Boutonniere & Corsage Add a personal touch to your special event by making your own boutonniere and wrist corsage. Find out which flowers work best, which to avoid, and easy techniques to make it last. Take home a boutonniere, a wrist corsage, and a fresh tube of floral glue to be ready for your next project. Tracey Buchman & Julie Engelman, Twigs & Blooms Floral Designs $71/$89 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Sunday, March 1, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Fiber Arts Workshops Come learn while hearing stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner. Natasha Lewis of Esther’s Place will share her love of fiber arts and inspire you. Register for both sessions at once and receive a ten percent discount. Please call (847) 835- 6801 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to receive the discount. New! Fiber Arts: Happy Hedgehog Create an adorable hedgehog, made out of wool. Learn needle felting techniques in this easy, fun class. The hedgehog's shy smile and flower bouquet make him hard to resist. $49/$62 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Wednesday, March 11, 10 a.m. – noon Shibori-dyed Scarf Make a tranquil river scene come to life with creative dyeing techniques. Wrap simple ob- jects like sticks and stones into silk, paint with vivid colors, and watch your scarf come to life. You will leave with an exquisite 14- x 72-inch habotai silk scarf to wear or give as a gift. $69/$87 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Wednesday, March 11, 1 – 4 p.m. New! Pysanky: The Art of Egg Decorating The art of pysanky has been practiced for more than 2,000 years. Learn about the history of this fascinating art form and make your own Ukrainian-inspired egg suitable for display. No experience necessary in order to unlock the mysteries of these beautiful and ornate eggs. Suzanne Walker, instructor and freelance egg artist $129/$162 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. – noon New! Naturally Dyeing with Onion Skins Learn techniques to naturally dye with onion skins. Nationally known artist and natural dye specialist, Lydia Crespo, will demonstrate a do-it-yourself home method to use on multiple fabrics, discuss the pigment extraction process, and explain the chemistry behind natural dyes. Lydia Crespo, owner, Argaman&Defiance $49/$62 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m. – noon or 2 – 3 p.m.