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Art Workshops Coming To Bonnet House This October

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As the fall season approaches and the kids go back to school, this time of year has many feeling nostalgic about their own days in school, and wanting to spend time outside enjoying the cooler, crisper air. Well, here at Bonnet House, we may not literally be able to turn back time, but we can certainly provide opportunities for you to spend time outdoors and learn or improve upon a new skill.

This October, Bonnet House will be hosting two watercolor workshops for both beginner and intermediate skill levels and a Four-week Colored Pencil Drawing Workshop for all levels.

Our Beginning Watercolor Workshop will take place on October 11th,12th, 13th, 2022, and will cover various watercolor techniques and theories. This creative and informative adventure will be led by Barbara DiMartini over the course of the 3-days. To register for this workshop, click here.

Our Intermediate Watercolor Workshop will take place October 18, 19, 20, 2022, and will cover traditional techniques of realism in watercolor and line drawing. Classes are $140 for members, and $160 for non-members. To register for this workshop, click here.

The Colored Pencil Drawing Workshop will take place Saturdays, October 8 – 29 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Learn colored pencil techniques that will help you create great-looking artwork without years of experience.  Galal Ramadan will be teaching this Colored Pencil Drawing Workshop. Click Here to register for this workshop. Classes are $160 for members, and $175 for non-members.

Here at Bonnet House, we work to provide opportunities to teach and inspire our guests. These popular workshops are a great way to not only learn something new, but to also gain a new lens from which to view the world around you.

These workshops tend to fill up quickly, so book your spot today.

Watercolor Workshop II

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Join fine artist and watercolorist Barbara DiMartini in the historic Bonnet House gardens. The workshop includes traditional techniques of realism in watercolor and line drawing and time to paint in the gardens. Art tables are available in a shaded area. Please click here for the supply list.

6-week Workshop
February 28 – April 3, 2024
9:30am – 12:30pm

$190 members / $220 non-members (all sales are final and non-refundable)

Watercolor Workshop

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Join watercolorist Barbara DiMartini in the historic Bonnet House gardens for this three-week, six-class beginner’s watercolor session. The workshop includes traditional techniques of realism in watercolor and line drawing and time to paint in the gardens. Art tables are available in a shaded area.  Please click here for the supply list.

Three Week Workshop
Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 14  – 30
9:30am – 12:30pm

$190 members / $210 non-members (all sales are final and non-refundable)

Calligraphy Workshop – Basics

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Introduction to Copperplate Calligraphy with Monica Rachel Gordon

This beginner workshop will introduce you to the traditional and widely popular “Copperplate” script calligraphy, which is an elegant and formal cursive style of pointed pen calligraphy that originated in the 18th century and evolved from English Roundhand.

Monica will give you a strong foundation of the basic techniques from A to Z. We will be using a pen with a flexible steel nib dipped in ink to achieve the delicate hairlines and thick shades that create this beautiful and classic script. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced calligrapher looking to learn a new style, all levels are welcome!


Five Week Workshop
Tuesdays, January 23 – February 20, 2024
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

$220 members / $240 non-members (All sales are final and non-refundable)
Materials included.