Field Sketching with Color
Hands-on field sketching in the Arboretum grounds using colored ballpoint pens to draw plants and natural details from life. Guided by Dayna Walton of Solstice Handmade with practical tips for observing, linework, and quick color studies.
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Field-based drawing workshop in the Native Azalea Collection, combining close observation with basic plant-illustration techniques. Learn to identify native plant communities while making sketchbook studies outdoors in the Arboretum.
Field-based drawing workshop in the Native Azalea Collection, combining close observation with basic plant-illustration techniques. Learn to identify native plant communities while making sketchbook studies outdoors in the Arboretum.
Hands-on nature journaling practice focused on sketching plants, capturing tiny botanical details, and sharpening observation skills. RAD artist Sue Dolamore demos simple techniques, then gives plenty of guided practice time for all experience levels.
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Hands-on nature journaling practice focused on sketching plants, capturing tiny botanical details, and sharpening observation skills. RAD artist Sue Dolamore demos simple techniques, then gives plenty of guided practice time for all experience levels.
Botanical lab studies blend scientific observation with drawing practice as students learn plant terminology and use a dichotomous key to distinguish Rhododendron species. Hands-on identification supports precise, detailed plant sketches in an arboretum setting.
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Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Hands-on ikebana floral arranging inspired by springtime blooms and the change of seasons. Create minimalist Japanese-style arrangements in an arboretum classroom setting with guided instruction and materials-focused practice.
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Slow-paced guided walk through Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, tracking spring migration through birdsong, budding plants, and signs of animal activity. Conversation is question-driven, so each outing shifts with what’s spotted outdoors.
Slow-paced guided walk through Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, tracking spring migration through birdsong, budding plants, and signs of animal activity. Conversation is question-driven, so each outing shifts with what’s spotted outdoors.
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Step-by-step bonsai cultivation techniques—from starting and nurturing trees to pruning, root pruning, and wiring—taught in an arboretum setting. Emphasis on practical plant care skills and deeper appreciation of miniature tree aesthetics.
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Hands-on basket weaving using strong, flexible kudzu vines, with guidance on identifying, responsibly harvesting, and preparing the plant. Skill-building day at the arboretum focused on turning an invasive wild vine into a functional handmade basket.
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Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.
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