Art Classes
Spring Botanical Art Series
Instructors: Margaret Saylor

Twelve Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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Wildflowers in Color (ART124)
 
Four Thursdays: 5/8 through 5/29 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House

Instructors: Margaret Saylor

Bring yourself to the next level with drawing native wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s unique collections. Continue to learn basic botanical drawing skills, such as composition, scale, and perspective, while introducing simple color techniques that add another dimension to your work. A series of step-by-step exercises, instructor demonstrations, and one-on one feedback sessions provide a strong foundation in botanical drawing. Students may work in watercolor or colored pencil.

Because this program takes place on-site while the garden is open to the public, general admission to the gardens is included in the price.
5/8/2025 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
$165.00
Refined Botanical Drawing (ART125)
 
Four Thursdays: 6/5 through 6/26 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House Instructors: Margaret Saylor

Continue to refine botanical drawing and composition skills, using color theory and exercises that reinforce botanical accuracy. Explore painterly techniques such as dry brush or watercolor washes that enhance individual style while remaining true to the tenets of botanical drawing. Sketch, compose, and execute a finished piece, applying the skills learned in all three sections of the Spring Botanical Art Series.

Because this program takes place on-site while the garden is open to the public, general admission to the gardens is included in the price.

This program is sold out. If you would like to be added to the wait list for this program, please go to: https://bit.ly/MCCwaitlist or call 302.239.4244.
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Craft a Colorful Tote
Saturday, March 29, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday, April 5) (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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ART194
 
Instructors: Sara Setzer

Create a one-of-a-kind, no-knit, durable tote bag, ideal for carrying a bottle wine and more! Using merino wool and other fun fiber accents, Sara Setzer walks you through the ancient craft of wet felting, from selecting and arranging your wood fibers to the finished product. Expand your knowledge of fiber arts and go home with a truly unique hand-crafted tote. Please bring your lunch.

This program is sold out. If you would like to be added to the wait list for this program, please go to: https://bit.ly/MCCwaitlist or call 302.239.4244.
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Felted Flower Art
Sunday, March 30, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, April 6) (10:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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ART175
 
Instructors: Sara Setzer

Capture the essence of nature while learning the beginning steps of 3-dimensional needle felting. Local textile artist Sara Setzer shows you how to create beautiful floral designs using wool and other natural fibers in this relaxed session of crafting. Leave with your own hoop-framed piece of original art, ready to hang and admire. No experience needed! Bring your lunch.

This program is sold out. If you would like to be added to the wait list for this program, please go to: https://bit.ly/MCCwaitlist or call 302.239.4244.
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Pyrography: Spring Wildflowers
Choose from available dates: Friday, April 11, 2025 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Saturday, April 12, 2025 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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ART248
 
Instructors: Nicole DeLizzio, Maria Phillips

Create your own beautiful wood-burned artwork in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Discover different woodburning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple to use wood burning pen! Leave this workshop with a wildflower-themed take project. Woodburning supplies are provided. 

Because this program takes place on-site while the garden is open to the public, general admission to the gardens is included in the price.
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$64.00
Basket Weaving with Foraged Materials
Sunday, May 4, 2025 (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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ART223
 
Instructors: Jules Davis

Explore the basics of basketry while using simple tools and techniques. You will come away from the workshop with your very own hand-woven basket. Learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare foraged materials, both native to the area or invasive, that make the best materials for basket weaving.

Because this program takes place on-site while the garden is open to the public, general admission to the gardens is included in the price.
5/4/2025 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
$79.00
Colored Pencil Techniques: Great Blue Heron (Online)
Thursday, May 29, 2025 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Location: Online
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ART253
 
Instructors: Emma Brittain

Join artist Emma Brittain as she guides you in discovering the art of identifying subtle colors and enhancing the vibrancy of your drawings. In this class, participants will learn to use artist-grade colored pencils to sketch a great blue heron. The primary emphasis will be on refining colored pencil techniques and honing the ability to perceive the myriad of colors hidden within the feathers of a common bird.

A sketchbook or drawing grade paper and 24 or more pack of Prismacolor brand colored pencils is recommended.
5/29/2025 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
$29.00
Botanical Sun Printing
Choose from available dates: Saturday, May 31, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday, June 7) (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) or
Sunday, August 3, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, August 10) (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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ART127
 
Instructors: Shelly Silva

Cyanotype, also known as sun prints, is a camera-less photographic printing process that allows the artist to explore shape, light, and an appreciation of nature. In this class, students will learn the history of this process, use the sun as a UV light source, and create cyanotypes using plant materials harvested from Mt. Cuba. No prior experience is necessary, and all supplies will be provided. This class includes walking in and out of the classroom to expose prints to sunlight and using chemicals that may stain clothes.

Because this program takes place on-site while the garden is open to the public, general admission to the gardens is included in the price.
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$79.00
Working with Natural Dyes
Saturday, June 7, 2025 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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ART191
 
Instructors: Diane Keesee

Create a table runner or a set of napkins made using dyes extracted from natural sources like indigo. Diane Keesee discusses historic uses of dyes and how to identify and responsibly harvest local dye-producing plants. Preparation and dyeing techniques using natural mordants and modifiers are presented. Try your hand at these heritage skills and share them with your friends and family this year.

Because this program takes place on-site while the garden is open to the public, general admission to the gardens is included in the price.
6/7/2025 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
$79.00
Leaf-Casting Workshop
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Choose from available times: (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) or (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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ART146
 
Instructors: Kathleen Elliot

Encapsulate the splendor of nature in a resilient and functional piece of garden art using cement and real foliage as the mold. The cupped leaf sculpture creates a miniature water feature, attracting birds and butterflies to your garden, and is sure to add a new dimension to your backyard retreat. Wear old clothes and bring a pair of sturdy rubber gloves.

Because this program takes place on-site while the garden is open to the public, general admission to the gardens is included in the price.
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$79.00
Fun with Botanical Watercolor
Wednesday 9/10 through Friday 9/12 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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ART108
 
Instructors: Judy Simon

Using fresh specimens from the garden as a source of inspiration, develop fundamental watercolor painting skills. Learn paintbrush usage, color mixing, subject matter selection, and color application while finding your unique painting style. Judy guides you with personalized instruction and practical painting exercises designed to nurture your creativity. Open to all levels of experience. A detailed list of required materials is provided with registration.

Because this program takes place on-site while the garden is open to the public, general admission to the gardens is included in the price.
9/10/2025 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
$145.00
Workshop: Fall Foliage & Fungi Sketchbook
Friday, September 26, 2025 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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ART115
 
Instructors: Margaret Saylor

Observation of the natural world is the first step in creating a successful painting. Documenting objects and specimens in the field lets you gather ideas, gain inspiration, and discover how nature arranges its landscapes. This two-day workshop brings you through Mt. Cuba’s grounds in search of habitats with fungi foliage, and other materials to draw or paint in a sketchbook. Please bring your lunch. A detailed list of required materials is provided with registration.

Because this program takes place on-site while the garden is open to the public, general admission to the gardens is included in the price.
9/26/2025 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
$85.00
Eco-Printed Silk Scarves
Friday, October 3, 2025 (10:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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ART190
 
Instructors: Sara Setzer

Create stunning silk scarves using leaves and other natural materials in this one-day workshop. Learn how to bundle and wrap fabric and plant materials so that prints come out clearly and with maximum color. Discover how color-shifting occurs in the dye bath, how mordants assist the dye process, and how different fabrics and techniques affect the resulting color. Students will complete two full-length silk scarves. Bring your lunch.

Because this program takes place on-site while the garden is open to the public, general admission to the gardens is included in the price.
10/3/2025 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
$105.00
3D Felted Birds
Friday, October 3, 2025 (10:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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ART174
 
Instructors: Sara Setzer

The craft of needle felting is rapidly growing in popularity. Under the guidance of fiber artist and instructor, Sara Setzer, each participant will create a three-dimensional bird in a predetermined or freehand design, depending on your skill level, using wool and special felting needles. No experience needed. Bring your lunch.

Because this program takes place on-site while the garden is open to the public, general admission to the gardens is included in the price.
10/4/2025 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
$89.00
Felted Art: Moths, Bees, and Butterflies
Sunday, October 5, 2025 (10:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center Copeland House
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ART176
 
Instructors: Sara Setzer

Capture the essence of nature while learning the beginning steps of three-dimensional needle felting. Local textile artist Sara Setzer demonstrates how to create beautiful designs of moths, butterflies, and bees using wool and other natural fibers in this relaxed crafting session. Leave with your own hoop framed piece of original art, ready to hang and admire. No experience needed. Bring your lunch.

Because this program takes place on-site while the garden is open to the public, general admission to the gardens is included in the price.
10/5/2025 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
$89.00

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