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SUMMARY:Paint Beautiful Spring Tulips
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Park Conservancy announces a 3-class Introduction to Botanical Art for Adult Learners (18 and up) on Sunday\, September 28; Saturday\, November 8; and Friday\, March 13\, 2026. All classes will take place in the Cottage conference room\, located in the small green building that houses the Conservancy’s offices. Sign up for one or more of these classes\, which will provide instruction in the fascinating art of capturing botanical specimens in watercolor. \nAll classes will be taught by botanical artist Betsy Rogers-Knox. Betsy taught a rose painting class here in June\, which was very popular\, and we are bringing her back for more. For further information on Betsy\, who is an award-winning botanical artist and experienced instructor\, please visit www.rogersknoxart.com. \nFriday\, March 13\, 2026\, 10 am – 1 pm: Paint Beautiful Spring Tulips  \nIn March\, the Elizabeth Park Conservancy previews spring with a greenhouse bulb show. Walk through the show and see tulips that will inspire your painting.  The class will present step-by-step watercolor techniques to capture the beauty of spring tulips. A simple template will be provided.  This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels are welcome\, and personal instruction will be provided. A materials list will be provided to those who register for the class. Class is limited to 10 attendees. \nOther Classes in the Introduction to Botanical Art for Adult Learners Series\nSunday\, September 28\, 2025\, 10 am – 1 pm: Paint Fall Leaves in Watercolor\nThis will be a step-by-step watercolor class which will teach participants how to use layered washes of color to capture the beautiful shades of fall leaves. A simple template will be provided for those who prefer not to draw their own subjects. This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels welcome and personal instruction will be provided. A materials list will be provided for those who register for the class. Class is limited to 10 attendees. \nSaturday\, November 8\, 2025\, 10 am – 1 pm: Paint a Poinsettia Bouquet \nPaint this lovely subject in time to make your own holiday cards or gifts. A step-by-step watercolor class will teach participants how to use layered washes of color to capture the beauty of red poinsettias\, holly leaves\, and holly berries.  A simple template will be provided.  This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels are welcome\, and personal instruction will be provided.  A materials list will be provided for those who register for the class.  Class is limited to 10 attendees. \nEach Class is $65 per person. Click here to purchase tickets: BotanicalArtClasses.eventbrite.com \nDiscount for Multiple Classes:\nRegister for two or all three classes and receive a discounted rate of $60 per person. Please contact Kelly Nolen at knolen@elizabethparkct.org or 860-231-9443 ext. 106 to check availability and complete payment. Note: This discount is not available through Eventbrite and must be arranged directly. \n 
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/paint-beautiful-spring-tulips/
LOCATION:The Cottage\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Greenhouse Show
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to the Conservancy’s annual Spring Greenhouse Show\, where a stunning array of colorful blooms and other botanical offerings will be on display. \nFeatured Plants Include: Muscari • Tulips • Daffodils • Fritillaria • Snowdrops Amaryllis • Scented & Zonal Geraniums • Coleus • Culinary Herbs Canna • Ferns • Papyrus • Hanging Baskets • Perennials • Tropical Flowering Plants • Succulents \nThe show is FREE and open to the public from Friday\, March 13 through Friday\, March 20\, 10 AM to 4 PM\, and culminates in our annual Bulb & Plant Sale on Saturday\, March 21. The show and sale will take place in the historic Sweetland-Patricelli Greenhouse Complex in Elizabeth Park.
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/2026-spring-greenhouse-show/
LOCATION:Sweetland-Patricelli Greenhouse Complex\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
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