Creating Botanical Art - March 27, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn to create beautiful framed artwork using leaves, seed pods, flowers and other natural materials.

Owen Mortensen, instructor for this class, was named one of American Style magazine's "Ten Emerging Artists" (June 2007). His pieces have won awards at several arts festivals and his work was featured in the TV show "Extreme Makeover, Home Edition" in his hometown of Logan, Utah. Owner of Leaf Botanical Art, Owen is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and 1% For the Planet. To see more of Owen's work at www.pressedleaf.com

 

Topics in the class will include:

• The concept of Botanical Art
• Materials used in the process
• How to select, collect, and press specimens
• Mounting, matting, and framing

Class Dates: 1 sessions
Thursday, March 27: 7-9 p.m.

Cost:
$35 for Arboretum members + $15 materials fee
$40 for non-members + $15 materials fee

Register on-line.

Questions? Email for more information.