Explore and reproduce the wonders of the natural world in colored pencil with master Botanical Illustrator, Christiane Fashek.

Christiane Fashek began her studies of neoclassical architecture at the University of Notre Dame. She practiced in New York City, moved to London, earned a master’s in architecture and urbanism from the Architectural Association, then returned to NYC. It was while her children napped that she set about drawing objects from the natural world pulling from her draftsperson eye for detail and applying the use of magnification, microscopy and macrophotography. She is best known for “seeing” both the bold and subtle intricacies of different mosses and lichens. Spend a day with Christiane learning how to capture and celebrate the many curiosities of the natural world harvested directly from the Landcraft Garden. A master of scale, perspective, and color, participants will learn from Christiane the science, precision and artistry behind botanical still life. Drawing materials to be provided. Boxed lunch included.

CHRISTIANE FASHEK is a botanical artist specializing in lichens and plants rendered in colored pencil. She uses scale and perspective to highlight their fascinating features. Christiane is a drawing and colored pencil instructor at various botanical gardens and leads workshops and talks virtually and in person. Her work regularly appears in exhibitions and is currently on view in the New York Botanical Garden’s Fifth Triennial, Curious Allies. Follow her at christianefashekbotanicalart.com or via Instagram: @christianefashek.

AUDIENCE: Adults & young adults.

WEATHER: Rain or Shine.

SPECIAL NOTES: Please bring your own magnification device of choice (hand lens, magnifying glass, phone), and sketch board to draw on. A portable garden chair is also recommended. Please dress appropriately to be outdoors: comfortable shoes and socks, wide brimmed hats, sunscreen, insect repellant and water are recommended. To be a source of healthy insects for our birds and other insect-feeding wildlife, Landcraft does not spray the garden to manage ticks. Please take appropriate precautions.

Join us for an immersive Create Your Own Gin Experience, hosted by Matchbook Distilling Co. in the beautiful garden at Landcraft Garden Foundation.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to properly nose and taste spirits while delving into the science of distilling. As you enjoy cocktails, you’ll have the opportunity to blend your own proprietary botanical mix, featuring unique aromatics like Wild Magic Basil, grown at Landcraft Garden Foundation. Each participant will leave with a personalized bottle of their signature gin blend to take home and enjoy responsibly.

MATCHBOOK DISTILLING CO. is an R+D facility dedicated to production of spirits that champion agriculture, anthropology, tradition and science. Matchbook is in Greenport, NY with a tasting room operating Saturdays from 1pm – 6pm.

AUDIENCE: Adult

WEATHER: Fair weather only. If raining, workshop will be cancelled with no rain date to follow. To confirm possible cancellation due to weather please call (631) 298-7216.

SPECIAL NOTES: Each participant will receive a 750mL bottle of their own botanical blend to take home and enjoy responsibly. Please dress appropriately to be outdoors: comfortable shoes and socks, wide brimmed hats, sunscreen, insect repellant and water are recommended. To be a source of healthy insects for our birds and other insect-feeding wildlife, Landcraft does not spray the gardens to manage ticks. Please take appropriate precautions.

Beekeeper and trained entomologist Chris Kelly will teach participants how to keep and harvest honey from bees in their very own backyards.

Learn about the humble honeybee, one of many pollinators, that are necessary for the existence of life (plant and animal) on earth. Using Landcraft’s very own bee colonies and pollinator heavy gardens, Master Beekeeper and Cornell trained entomologist, Chris Kelly, will teach participants how to better understand the importance of the bee, as well as how gardeners and wildlife lovers alike can contribute to the honey bee’s prosperity in their own backyards. Kelly will demonstrate his hands on approach to beekeeping, capped off with a demonstration on harvesting honey straight from the source. Come join us for a special closeup of the honeybee – learn the basics of how, why and what we do to establish a hive – then taste for yourself the wonder of raw, unfiltered honey.

CHRIS KELLY is a committed Long Island beekeeping educator. As a hobbyist and professional, he is uniquely able to address the concerns of both. The onset of colony collapse disorder highlighted the critical need to bridge historical practices with current day needs – his business, Promised Land Apiaries (PLA) is focused on providing an ethical artisanal product responsibly made from start to finish. PLA’s primary drive is the health of the honeybee hive, without the intrusion of artificial supplements. What makes PLA distinctive is Chris’ personal relationships with professionals and academics in the field of apiculture. What started as a Long Island boy scout looking for his next merit badge became a lifetime of beekeeping.

AUDIENCE: All Ages.

WEATHER: Fair Weather Only.

SPECIAL NOTES: Please dress appropriately to be outdoors: comfortable shoes and socks, wide brimmed hats, sunscreen, insect repellant and water are recommended. To be a source of healthy insects for our birds and other insect-feeding wildlife, Landcraft does not spray the garden to manage ticks. Please take appropriate precautions.

Part two in this introduction to cell phone photography will dive into the behind the scenes “touch-ups” and “adjustments” of photo editing that makes “a good picture” into a work of art.

ANTHONY GRAZIANO is an award-winning fine art photographer, author and educator who has been capturing the beauty of the natural world through photography for more than 30 years. Anthony’s vision flows from what-is-perceived to what-is-felt and finally, to what-is-seen; his photographic approach often involves spending extended periods of time within a location to absorb its unique energy before attempting to preserve its experience in a photograph. Anthony’s creative approach succeeds in the rare capturing of a temporal place, drawing the viewer in to “experience” the beauty of the natural world – its vibrancy, its layers and light – all joining to emotionally calm the inner spirit while stimulating the sensory mind. Anthony was selected by the Andy Warhol Foundation as its Artist in Residence and has shown at numerous galleries. He is a past board member of the East End Arts Council and the Friends of Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge.

AGE: Adult Audiences

WEATHER: Weather permitting

SPECIAL NOTES: Please dress appropriately for being outdoors: comfortable shoes and socks, wide brimmed hats, sunscreen, insect repellant and water are recommended. To be a source of healthy insects for our birds and other insect-feeding wildlife, Landcraft does not spray the gardens to manage ticks. Please take appropriate precaution.

***REFUND POLICY:  Refunds must be requested at least 7 days before event by e-mailing info@landcraftgardenfoundation.org . Landcraft Garden Foundation Credit will be given for the full ticket price, minus $10 Eventbrite processing fee. Credit must be used within 1 year of event, and can be applied to future workshops, events, garden admission or gift shop purchases.

Arts events and workshops at Landcraft Garden Foundation are made possible by a grant from North Fork Side by Side and a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.