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  • Plein Air Painting Workshop

    (adults and teens 16 yrs+) Experience the joy of painting outdoors at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in this plein air painting workshop led by artist Eric Alexander Santoli. Surrounded by the rich…

  • Overview of block printing setup with carved blocks, green ink, and a printed floral design labeled BLOCK PRINTING BASICS.

    Botanical Block Printing 101

    (adults and teens) Celebrate the beauty of the gardens through printmaking! Drawing inspiration from the plants, flowers, and foliage throughout the Arboretum, participants will learn block-printing techniques and create their own nature-inspired designs. Leave with a collection of handmade prints and the confidence to continue exploring this creative art form at home. No experience necessary.…

  • Top-down view of a watercolor painting setup: a white palette with a pink color block, a white case of watercolor pans, brushes, and tubes of paint beside a floral greeting card reading 'water color florals and greetings'.

    Watercolor Florals & Greetings

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Introducing Watercolor Florals & Greetings, where you’ll explore a new skill in a relaxed and enjoyable class. Build a strong foundation in watercolor painting through essential brushwork and color-mixing techniques. Perfect for complete beginners, this class provides hands-on practice painting botanical, fruit, and floral motifs. You’ll learn how to transform…

  • Close-up of a dip pen and nibs resting on layered calligraphy practice sheets with elegant cursive writing.

    Beginner Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Introducing the Elegant Basics of Modern Calligraphy, where you’ll explore a new skill in a relaxed and enjoyable class. Grounded in traditional ink and nib techniques, you’ll learn how to use an oblique pen and develop a strong foundation in pointed pen calligraphy. Through live demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll…

  • Female artist wearing a dark apron and gloves, using a blue rotary tool to work on a colorful painting in her studio.

    Encaustic Art Demonstration with Pascale Bouchard

    (adults and teens 16 yrs+) Join exhibiting artist Pascale Bouchard for an intimate, interactive demonstration of the encaustic techniques behind her work in Féminin Pluriel. During this approximately 1½-hour presentation, Pascale will introduce participants to the history of encaustic, the materials and tools she uses, and the many ways this ancient medium can be transformed…

  • Smiling woman in a blue floral dress stands at a studio table with a large yellow-green abstract painting in progress.

    Meet the Artist & Closing Reception: Pascale Bouchard in Action

    (adults and teens 16 yrs+) Join us for an afternoon with artist Pascale Bouchard as we celebrate the closing of her exhibition, Féminin Pluriel. Enjoy refreshments while meeting Pascale and getting a firsthand look at her encaustic process. Pascale will be working with encaustic in the gallery, giving visitors the opportunity to watch her create,…

  • Close-up of a dip pen and nibs resting on layered calligraphy practice sheets with elegant cursive writing.

    Beginner Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Discover the elegant basics of modern calligraphy in this relaxed and fun class. Grounded in the traditional use of ink and nib, you’ll learn how…

  • Assortment of Christmas cards with pine, holly, and snowflake designs on a rustic wooden table.

    Holiday Botanical Block Printing: Cards & Gift Tags

    (adults and teens) Celebrate the season with creativity and handmade charm. Inspired by winter botanicals, evergreens, pinecones, and other seasonal motifs, participants will learn block-printing techniques to create custom holiday cards and gift tags. Leave with beautiful handcrafted creations ready for gift-giving and festive holiday correspondence. No experience necessary. Member Price: $65 | Non-Member Price: $70

  • Poster for Holiday Manor Tour with decorative pink frame and ribbon, listing date and locations; side photos show manor buildings and holiday decor in sets.

    Holiday Splendor: Tour Historic Skylands and Ringwood Manor

    (adults) Kick off the holiday season with a festive day of historic homes, holiday markets, and seasonal cheer! Join Reeves-Reed Arboretum for a holiday day trip featuring two beautiful historic properties, each with its own unique character and traditions. Begin at Skylands Manor at the New Jersey Botanical Garden, a stunning Tudor Revival mansion, where…

  • Two clear round ornaments with white script text reading 'Luna', 'Our first Christmas together', and 'World's best Dad', accompanied by a pink curling ribbon and markers on a dark textured surface.

    Beginner Ornament Lettering Workshop

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Discover the elegant basics of marker calligraphy lettering while exploring a new skill in a relaxed and fun class. Learn how to use a bullet-tip marker to create beautiful calligraphy lettering on a variety of surfaces. You’ll practice key cursive lettering strokes demonstrated during class and personalize acrylic ornaments and…

  • Hand holds a white card featuring a red poinsettia watercolor; other holiday cards with a Christmas tree and holly are in the background on a checkered table.

    Holiday Botanicals Watercolor Workshop

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Join Dear Daughter’s Design for a festive watercolor workshop perfect for advanced beginners and anyone who has taken our Introduction to Watercolor Florals & Greetings workshop. Complete beginners are welcome, too! In this fun, relaxed class, you’ll learn to paint loose watercolor holiday botanicals, including poinsettias, evergreen trees, and pine…