Nature's Expressions Classes & Workshops
Nature's Expressions is a series of lectures, classes, and workshops to explore and deepen your appreciation of the natural world. Pre-registration is required and each class has a limited number of spots.
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Apples in the American Landscape Lecture Rebecca Anderson will explore the apple through both horticulture and human culture in science, story, and song. Rebecca is joined by Karen Burdnell, a member of the National Association of Black Storytellers. Karen will weave tales featuring apples from ancient Greece and the early days of the American experiment for us to be re-enchanted by the joy of a tale well told. Gourd Birdhouse Workshop Come join us to create a hand painted gourd birdhouse. All materials will be provided along with patterns to assist in your design, samples of finished gourds and detailed instructions. Have fun, be creative and help local birds find a new home. Basketmaking Virginia Stultz will instruct this class and show you how to make a basket! After you register, you will be contacted to choose the style basket that you would like to make. Every student will be able to finish and bring it home.
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American Tribute Wreath Workshop
Sunday, June 21, 1-4 p.m.
Instructors: Lynn Hoffman, Karen Leonard, Tammi Loving, Susan Grooms
Beverley B. Shoemaker Welcome Center
Construct a wreath that will be a mixture of dried and fresh materials. You will have red, blue and white materials to create a wonderful anniversary wreath celebrating the nation’s birthday. This wreath will be able to hang outside or be part of your interior decor. All materials will be provided. You can choose from a straw wreath or grapevine base. Various types of bows and flags will be available. Students should bring garden clippers and a glue gun. Class limited to 25, register by June 15. Cost is $40.
From Goat to Soap!
Sunday, June 28, 1-4 p.m.
Instructors: Debbie Dillinger & Sarah Rogers
Beverley B. Shoemaker Welcome Center
In this hands-on workshop you will learn to make cold-process soap. This introductory class covers ingredients and safety procedures. Help create a batch of soap that you scent with herbs and essential oils of your choosing to take home your very own soap. There will also be a chance to meet the LaMancha Dairy Goats of Debbie Dillinger’s Mountain Meritage Farm! Class limit is 15, register by June 21. Cost is $75.
Fall Centerpieces
Wednesday, September 2, 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Rose Fairman
Let’s make an adorable fall decoration using small ornamental pumpkins, various mosses, and succulents! A variety of succulent cuttings will be supplied for your use. Presentation will touch on different ways to propagate succulents and the many different varieties you could grow. Bring a glue gun if you have one, some will be available for your use. Register by August 22. Cost is $35.
Watercolor with a Limited Palette
Thursday, April 17, 1–4 p.m. & Thursday, May 8, 1–4 p.m.
Instructor: Kristen Colebank, Waites Run Studios
Upper Level of Beverley B. Shoemaker Welcome Center
Learn the basics of watercolor using a three-color palette with Kristen Colebank as she leads a group through a step-by-step process to create a landscape painting featuring the Heater House, located on the Cedar Creek Battlefield. No previous experience with watercolor is required and all materials will be provided. Class limited to 10 students. Cost $45.
Plein Air Painting
Tuesday. September 22, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructor: Kristen Colebank, Waites Run Studios
A presentation by artist Kristen Colebank on getting started with on-location painting, commonly referred to by the French term, “en plein air,” which loosely translates as “in the open.” Kristen will talk about equipment, supplies, and strategies for getting started on a budget. She’ll also demonstrate how she uses her equipment as she completes a watercolor of the landscape around the manor house. Class limited to 15 students. Cost is $75.
Included in the registration price is an additional time to paint on the property with instructor available for questions and feedback Tuesday, September 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 pm (rain date Tuesday, October 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
My Herb Garden is Thriving - Now What?
Sunday, September 27, 2-4 p.m.
Instructor: Jeff Wingate
Join us for an interactive couple of hours discussing herbs and tomatoes. A home cook and self-proclaimed canning "guru" shares stories peppered with humor and ideas of what to do with your season end herb and tomato harvest. There will be a discussion of the history Thomas Jefferson & Norton Grape Wines. We'll have tastings and wonderful giveaways. Class limit 20, register by September 21. Suggested donation $25.
Williamsburg Style Christmas Centerpiece
Friday, December 18, 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Lynn Hoffman
Lower Level of Manor House
Students will make a colonial style centerpiece that includes pine cones, dried fruit and flowers along with fresh flowers that will last through the holidays. All materials for the arrangement will be provided. It is encouraged to bring in a footed container from home. Silver or ceramic containers are fine. There will be florist containers for all or other footed containers available for a nominal fee. Bring a box to carry your arraignment home. Class limit is 18, register by December 11. Cost is $50.