June 14, 2018 | Artists' Workshop, Arts & Culture, Discounted for Members, Nature & Citizen Science, Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip: Bartram’s Garden’s Oldest Trees
From the stately Yellowwood to North America’s oldest Ginkgo biloba, Bartram’s Garden is host to a small handful of trees that are over 200 years old. Enjoy an evening of plein air painting, featuring some of Philadelphia’s most storied trees. Step by step instruction, materials, and beverages will be provided. Workshop Fee: $18 Non-Members $5 Members
Event Details
June 28, 2018 | Artists' Workshop, Arts & Culture, Discounted for Members, Nature & Citizen Science, Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip: Tidal Wetland
The only one of its kind on the Lower Schuylkill River, this 1.5 acre freshwater tidal wetland was restored in 1997 and expanded in 2013. Discover this special ecosystem with paint and brush in a unique plein air experience. Step by step instruction, materials, and beverages will be provided. Workshop Fee: $18 Non-Members $5 Members
Event Details
July 26, 2018 | Artists' Workshop, Arts & Culture, Discounted for Members, Gardening & DIY, Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip: The Sankofa Community Farm
Growing steadily and successfully over the past six years, the Sankofa Community Farm is an embodiment of Bartram’s Garden’s expanding connections throughout Southwest Philadelphia. Focusing on African methods, local high school leaders grow and distribute over 15,000 lbs. of food each year, fostering a deeper relationship with the land and increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables within our community. For the first time, enjoy an evening of painting the vibrant landscape of the Sankofa Farm, and celebrate new beginnings…
Event Details
August 2, 2018 | Artists' Workshop, Arts & Culture, Discounted for Members, Paint and Sip, Seasonal
Paint and Sip: Franklinia in Bloom
Capture the Bartrams’ most famous discovery, the lovely and fragrant Franklinia tree in bloom as you sip a beverage and paint in acrylic. Step by step instruction, materials, and beverages provided. Workshop Fees: $18 Non-Members $5 Members
Event Details
September 30, 2018 | Artists' Workshop, Arts & Culture, Discounted for Members, Gardening & DIY, Nature & Citizen Science, Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip: Submerged Landscapes with Rob Boss
We’ll learn wet-on-wet oil speed-painting techniques during an intimate, experimental art workshop outside at the Community Boathouse. Employing equal measures of performance art and actual painting instruction, our teaching artists will ask you to dip your paintbrushes into the future. We’ll explore the warmer, wetter landscape of the tidal Schuylkill in a post-polar ice cap world along with Rob Boss, our ever-positive instructor. Remember — it’s okay if you make a mistake! You can always just cover it up with…
Event Details