December 17, 2021
Art Classes Offered at Edison and Ford Winter Estates
FORT MYERS, Fla. (December 17, 2021) — Edison and Ford Winter Estates partners with local artists to offer art classes to residents and tourists this season. Several different classes are available, including Silk Scarf Painting, Zen Drawing, and Botanical Drawing.
Silk Scarf Painting
January 1 at 9 a.m.
Local artist, Marie Dyer, will teach how to paint a 14″ X 72″ silk scarf that can be worn or hung as a piece of artwork. The class will take place in the River Pavilion, along the Caloosahatchee River. Painting experience is not required. Cost: Edison Ford members: $90; non-members: $100. All materials are included in the fee.
Participants in a Silk Scarf Painting Class at Edison and Ford Winter Estates model their masterpieces.
Zen Drawing
January 8 at 9:30 a.m.
Nature artist, Megan Kissinger, will teach Zen Drawing in the succulent garden. This class is geared toward beginning art students and teaches the basics of meditative drawing. Kissinger will demonstrate how to use “Pitt” ink pens to create simple, patterned, drawings called “Elemental Strokes” with lines, curves and dots that are inspired by forms in nature. According to Kissinger, “It’s a way of meditating on your thoughts and the natural environment you are in, and then putting them down on paper.” The class will take place in the succulent garden, one of the lesser-known areas on the property. Drawing experience is not required. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. Cost: $40 for Edison Ford members; $60 for non-members (all materials are included).
Botanical Drawing
March 5 at 9:30 a.m.
In this class, Kissinger teaches the basics of drawing flowers, leaves and trees, while students gain inspiration from the gardens at the Estates. This class is more for students who want to learn traditional, realistic drawing techniques. The geometry of plants and how to draw them accurately is also covered. The class will be held near the pergola between the Edison and Guest house or in the Moonlight Garden. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. Cost: $40 for Edison Ford members; $60 for non-members (all materials are included).
To ensure adequate supplies, registration is required at least 24 hours in advance of each class. Classes are held outdoors. Register online.
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