Upcoming program at Berkshire Botanical Garden
STOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming program: Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., “Sketching in the Kitchen.” This workshop, led by Jean Mackay, will provide tips and techniques for sketching outdoors and help you gain confidence working directly from nature. Learn to create expressive lines and employ simple washes to convey the essence of your subject quickly, capturing the beauty and changing nature of fall in the garden. Explore autumn flowers and trees and their fruits, nuts, and seeds using pencil, pen, and wash techniques. Participants will sketch outside for part of the time, if the weather permits, and bring nature inside if it doesn’t, so please dress accordingly. Instruction will be tailored to various skill levels. Materials list provided upon registration. Cost $100 members, $120 nonmembers; Saturday, Oct. 26, 1 to 3:30 p.m., “Preserving Apples the Freund Way.” In this workshop led by Theresa Freund of Freund’s Farm Market and Bakery, participants will turn a variety of locally grown apples into apple butter. Beginning with the applesauce process, make a thick, spiced spread to use on toast, oatmeal, meats, and other foods. Participants will take home 8 to 10 half-pint jars of butter. Cost $100 members, $130 nonmembers. To register or for more information, visit www.berkshirebotanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.
