Bring in spring with free event on Botanical Illustration

On Saturday, April 6, Pennypacker Mills is hosting a free presentation on botanical illustration.

Scientists and artists alike are welcome to stop by the Classroom Building at 1 p.m. on April 6 for a free presentation on botanical illustration. The presentation will define botanical illustration as a medium of scientific education, differing it from botanical art.

An overview of the history of botanical illustration and its important practitioners will be given. Techniques used by contemporary botanical illustrators will be explained and resources for botanical exhibitions and instructions will be shared. The presentation will close with brief drawing exercises.

The presentation will be led by Sharon Gross, a volunteer Penn State Master Gardener since 2005. She is also an artist and currently serves as the president of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators.

Pre-registration is preferred. Please call 610287-9349 to pre-register.

This presentation is free with a suggested donation of $2 per person.

ABOUT PENNYPACKER MILLS

Road in Schwenksville, PA, Pennypacker Mills is an immersive Colonial revival mansion that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past. Pennypacker Mills is operated by Montgomery County’s Division of Parks, Trails & Historic Sites.

The site is open yearround for free guided tours, seasonal events, craft workshops, special presentations, education programs, the StoryWalk® and changing exhibits.

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Contact Laura Foose, museum educator, at Laura.Foose@montgomerycountypa.gov or 610287-9349 for more information.