Workshops and Classes
December 2011- early March 2012
December
Sunday, December 4
Cylburn Holiday Tea
3- 5 p.m.
Cylburn Mansion
We’ve decked the halls with boughs of holly….so don ye gay apparel! Enjoy the afternoon and usher in the holiday with a high tea at the Victorian Cylburn Mansion. Gilman School’s Traveling Men, a capella singing group, will serenade you as you enjoy a selection of teas, sandwiches and sweets. $35 for members; $45 for non-members Purchase a reserved table for 8 at $280.
Tuesday, December 6
Nature Story Hour
Cylburn Mansion
11 a.m.
Join Story Hour teacher Ellen Perlman for an hour of books and activities related to nature. Ms. Perlman has an extensive background in education and a love of nature. Ms. Perlman is a Montessori certified teacher. Reservations are required. Please call 410-367-2217 to register. $1 per person and/or donations appreciated.
Wednesday, December 7
Boxwood Wreath-making workshop
6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Classroom
Create unique, festive boxwood wreaths to usher in the holiday season led by Cylburn Gardener Pat Sherman. Ms. Sherman is an experienced wreath-maker. Included in the price is a soft touch double rail clamp-on ring used to construct the wreaths. The frame is reusable. Wreath-making is one of the easiest and most popular holiday crafts. Bring clippers, 3 ½ to 4 feet of wired edged ribbon for a puff bow, and other decorative items to add. Make this workshop a holiday tradition! Wreath size: 24 inches Fee: $25 per wreath for members; $30 per wreath for non-members. $20 for each additional wreath. Please call 410-367-2217 to sign up and register. Payment is required at the time of registration. Space is limited.
Friday, December 9
Boxwood Tree Workshop
10 a.m.- 12 noon.
Greenhouse Classroom
Build a unique, long lasting tree from fresh boxwood! Decorate it with simple glass ball ornaments and bows! Set it in your favorite Christmas spot! Or give it as a very special, hand-made gift. Your teacher will be an artist and middle school art teacher who has been building and decorating these trees for many years. Fee: $25 per tree for members; $30 for non-members. Call 410-367-2217 for reservations. Fee due at the time of registration.
Saturday, December 10
Kissing Ball workshop
10 am. – 12 noon
Looking for the perfect gift for your neighbor or relative? A kissing ball is a unique Christmas gift lasting through the holidays promoting good cheer. Fee $25 per kissing ball for members; $30 for non-members $20 for each additional kissing ball. Call 410-367-2217 to register. Fee due at the time of registration.
Poinsettia and Greens Sale
Friday, December 9
Saturday, December 10
Sunday, December 11
Cylburn Greenhouses
Annual greens sale will be held in the Cylburn greenhouses. Greens, wreaths, and poinsettias will be available. Hours are from 10-2, Friday-Sunday.
Saturday, December 10
Sunday, December 11
“Cylburn in Holiday Dress”
Cylburn Mansion
12 noon- 4 p.m.
Stop by the Cylburn Mansion and see the wonderful holiday decorations designed by members of the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland. A Victorian Christmas is something to behold!
Sunday, December 11
A Floral Design for your Christmas Table
1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Classroom
Let us help you present a festive table for your Christmas guest be that family and/or friends. All
will exclaim in delight at the gorgeous table arrangement that you will have set before them either on
the dining table, sideboard or at the buffet table. Bring that scent of pine into your home. Learn to
incorporate cut poinsettias into your design. It is truly a time of wonder!!
This workshop will be lead by three designers from western Maryland; Cathy Karl, Patsy Ransom
and Marilyn Potter. Cathy has been a long time member of garden clubs and is a Flower Show Judge.
She is a florist at the family Zimmerman’s Florist. Patsy brings her designing expertise learned from
years of being part of her church flower ministry and study of Japanese Floral Design. Marilyn is a 20
year garden club veteran, a Flower Show Judge and a National Flower Show School Instructor.
Call and register early as there is limited space available for this creative workshop!!!
To be held in the Cylburn Classroom
Limited to 20 participants
Cost $25 (includes all materials)
Tuesday, December 20
Nature Story Hour
Cylburn Mansion
11 a.m.
Join Story Hour teacher Ellen Perlman for an hour of books and activities related to nature. Ms. Perlman has an extensive background in education and a love of nature. Ms. Perlman is a Montessori certified teacher. Reservations are required. Please call 410-367-2217 to register. $1 per person and/or donations appreciated.
January 2012
For Children: Decorate Nature for the Winter
Saturday, January 7
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Greenhouse Classroom
Create a decoration for an outside tree for your favorite backyard animals. Using natural products, garlands will be created to string on a tree providing backyard animals or birds a treat. $5 member; $8 non-member
Nature Story Hour
Tuesday, January 10
11 a.m.
Cylburn Mansion
Join Story Hour teacher Ellen Perlman for an hour of books and activities related to nature. Ms. Perlman has an extensive background in education and a love of nature. Ms. Perlman is a Montessori certified teacher. Appropriate for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Reservations are required. $1 per person and/or donations appreciated. Please call 410-367-2217 to register.
Vollmer Art Exhibit: "Natural Exposures: Cylburn by Photo Walkers"
A Gallery of Selected Photographs about Cylburn Arboretum
January 13 to February 24
Opening Reception: Friday January 13, 6:00 PM, Vollmer Center Free to the public Special thanks to Lifebridge Health for underwriting the reception.
Come and enjoy the exquisite and outstanding work of Cylburn Photo Walk students and instructor Antonio (Tony) Amador in this wonderful exhibition full of color, iconic images and the best Cylburn offers. Ancient trees, intriguing flowers, fall leaves and the idyllic Cylburn landscape; all captured virtuously by these artists of the lens. Techniques include Bokeh, Black and White, Abstract, Photo-Impressionist, Macro, Close-up, Inspirational, Iconic, Minimalism, and more . Works will be exhibited as museum quality matted giclée prints as well as stretched canvases, personally printed in an instructor-artist collaboration. They will be hand signed on verso by artist and available for sale at competitive prices. Proceeds will go to the Cylburn Arboretum Association helping to support the mission of maintaining the grounds and offering educational programs for the public.
Winter Botanical Art and Illustration
January 14, 21, 28
Saturday morning—Greenhouse Classroom
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Botanical Art and Illustration is a centuries-old traditional art form combining art and science in an effort to communicate information about plants through beautiful and scientifically accurate renderings. This art form is becoming an increasing popular method for teaching about plants, as habitat degradation and climate change so drastically affect native species. Learn the skills to render plants in remarkable scientific detail and the artistic techniques needed to create beautiful and lasting plant portraits. Beginners will acquire new knowledge and skills, and experienced artists will refine techniques and find fresh directions for their work. All students enjoy small classes in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. Instructor Molly Hoopes, who studied Botanical Illustration at Gage Academy and at Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration, is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists. Cost of 12 hours of instruction: Members: $180; Non-members: $215 Fee due at time of registration. Call (410) 367-2217 to register.
Nature Story Hour
Tuesday, January 24
11 a.m.
Cylburn Mansion
Join Story Hour teacher Ellen Perlman for an hour of books and activities related to nature. Ms. Perlman has an extensive background in education and a love of nature. Ms. Perlman is a Montessori certified teacher. Appropriate for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Reservations are required. $1 per person and/or donations appreciated. Please call 410-367-2217 to register.
Growing Up at Cylburn: Winter Series
Wednesday, January 18-February 22
10 a.m.- 11 a.m.
Cylburn Mansion
Growing up at Cylburn is a nature-themed series for preschool children ages 3-5. The program will run from 10-11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. The Growing Up program introduces preschool children to the natural world and the principles of ecology and conservation. Classes are offered as a session of six sessions led by Lili Donnelly Levy. Ms. Levy served as the Director of the Cylburn Nature Science Camp this past summer. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art and has had a lifelong interest in nature. An activity and snack will accompany each session. Enrollment is limited to 15 children, so early registration is recommended. The fee for a session of six classes is $60 for members and $70 for the general public. (individual sessions $15)
January 18 Ice and Snow
January 25 Hibernate!
February 1 Birds Fly South February 8 Animal Tracks
February 15 Cylburn Through All Four Seasons
February 22 Trees in Winter
For Families: Hot Chocolate Walk
January 28
Saturday—Cylburn Mansion
11 a.m. – 12 noon
Perfect winter activity for families with children anxious to get out of the house! So bundle up, grab your gloves, boots and winter coats and join a Cylburn naturalist for a guided walk through the woods to search for signs of winter wildlife. Learn how plants and animals survive the winter season. Afterwards, enjoy hot cocoa in the Cylburn Mansion. The Nature Museum will be open.
Fee: Member $5 per person; Families 4+: $20
Call 410-367-2217 to register. Fee due at time of registration
Nature Story Hour
Tuesday, February 7
11 a.m.
Cylburn Mansion
Join Story Hour teacher Ellen Perlman for an hour of books and activities related to nature. Ms. Perlman has an extensive background in education and a love of nature. Ms. Perlman is a Montessori certified teacher. Appropriate for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Reservations are required. $1 per person and/or donations appreciated. Please call 410-367-2217 to register.
For Families: Hot Chocolate Walk
February 25
Saturday—Cylburn Mansion
11 a.m. – 12 noon
Perfect winter activity for families with children anxious to get out of the house! So bundle up, grab your gloves, boots and winter coats and join a Cylburn naturalist for a guided walk through the woods to search for signs of winter wildlife. Learn how plants and animals survive the winter season. Afterwards, enjoy hot cocoa in the Cylburn Mansion. The Nature Museum will be open.
Fee: Member $5 per person; Families 4+: $20
Call 410-367-2217 to register. Fee due at time of registration
Nature Story Hour
Tuesday, February 21
11 a.m.
Cylburn Mansion
Join Story Hour teacher Ellen Perlman for an hour of books and activities related to nature. Ms. Perlman has an extensive background in education and a love of nature. Ms. Perlman is a Montessori certified teacher. Appropriate for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Reservations are required. $1 per person and/or donations appreciated. Please call 410-367-2217 to register.
Vollmer Art Exhibit: "Nature Themed Quilting Exhibit"
A Gallery of Selected Nature-Themed Quilts
Presented by members of the Baltimore Heritage Quilters Guild
March 3-March 29
Opening Reception: Friday March 2, 6:00 PM, Vollmer Center
Special thanks to Lifebridge Health for underwriting the reception. Free to the public
Stop by Cylburn to view the wonderful quilts designed and created by members of the Baltimore Heritage Quilters Guild. Quilters will present quilts inspired by nature. Quilts will be for sale and a percentage of the sales will help support the grounds and educational programs for the public.
Nature Story Hour
Tuesday, March 6
11 a.m.
Cylburn Mansion
Join Story Hour teacher Ellen Perlman for an hour of books and activities related to nature. Ms. Perlman has an extensive background in education and a love of nature. Ms. Perlman is a Montessori certified teacher. Appropriate for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Reservations are required. $1 per person and/or donations appreciated. Please call 410-367-2217 to register.
Nature Story Hour
Tuesday, March 20
11 a.m.
Cylburn Mansion
Join Story Hour teacher Ellen Perlman for an hour of books and activities related to nature. Ms. Perlman has an extensive background in education and a love of nature. Ms. Perlman is a Montessori certified teacher. Appropriate for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Reservations are required. $1 per person and/or donations appreciated. Please call 410-367-2217 to register.
Please call to register for ALL programs. Fees due at time of registration.
Cylburn Office 410-367-2217.
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