Let’s get festive with native flowers, succulents, and air plants!
Celebrate Springtime and the wonder of wildflowers by crafting a living botanical wreath. This course will satisfy both plant and art lovers alike; learn the science of epiphytes while you design and mount native flowers, succulents, and air plants. Create a masterpiece for your seasonal decor or a treasured gift for a friend or family member, all wrapped up in a fun activity that brings the beauty of the outside, inside.
Gardening gloves recommended. You will be working with live plants, wire, and gardening tools. Feel free to also bring hand pruners and/or safety glasses.
No prior experience required. Participants will have a completed piece to take home at the conclusion of the workshop. Open to ages 16+/all experience levels. All supplies included.
This class takes place outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Supplies may get messy, so casual attire is recommended.
📆 Saturday, March 29th
⏱️ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
📍 Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff DR, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Materials Fee: All supplies are included in class fee. Participants are welcome to bring their own gardening supplies.
Class Fee: $39 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
Instructor: Dion Shattuck – SCMNH Horticulturalist
About the Exhibit: The Art of Nature
Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from minute zooplankton to extinct megafauna. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works from 46 local artists in a variety of mediums, all sure to inspire curiosity and deepen connections with science and nature. The Museum has been exhibiting science illustration since 1989 and this beloved annual show is guaranteed to appeal to lovers of both science and art. On view March 28th – June 8th, 2025.
Artwork by: Maria Amorette Klos, 2024
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