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Basket Weaving
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
6 hr. 00 min.
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An egg basket is a rib basket credited to the pioneers in the southern Appalachian mountains of the Untied States. Rib baskets have a completely different construction that the splint baskets and students will learn the basic construction concept of the basket and will design their own shape. The baskets can be made all natural or with colors. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less that 48 hour before class time. Register online. Prices: General Admission: $55.00 |
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Art in Action: Sculpture
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join Miranda Blas to create sculptures using the Chilean Folk Art tradition of Chanchitos. Chanchito means little piggy and gatitos is little kitties in Spanish. Each chanchito has three legs and owning one is considered good luck! Both chanchitos and gatitos are Miranda's interpretation of the traditional Chilean craft. Bring home some buena suerte and lots of cuteness with one of these chanchitos! $5 per person Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Art in Action: Calligraphy
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
3 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Learn how to write like a Founding Father during this three hour calligraphy workshop! Artist Riva Brown will instruct participants on how to create the Diploma Hand font style, used to write "We the People" at the start of the Constitution. Registration by March 10 required. $25 Prices: General Admission: $25.00 |
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Introduction to Rock Climbing
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Rock Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Difficult
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Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person. Prices: General Admission: $30.00 |
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Art in Action: Bee and Beach Candle Making
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join Iris and Callisto's Apiary to learn how to make your own hot beeswax poured candle and take home a sand-encrusted Bees & Beach Candle. $10 per person.
Prices: Public: $10.00 |
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Art in Action: Holiday Card Crafting
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Art Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join artist Linda Majewski for a card making workshop using the iris folding technique. Iris folding is a simple process that yields beautiful results! This paper craft originated in Holland uses folded strips of paper in a pattern that resembles the iris of a camera. In this class, you'll create holiday-themed designs that will be applied to the front of card blanks. All materials are provided. Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Art in Action: Watercolor and Collage
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Art Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Bring your love of nature and color to this workshop exploring mixed media methods combining traditional watercolor paints, calligraphy inks, and collage with artist Stephanie Przybylek. Learn how to work with these materials to create bold, expressive artworks and create your own designs on paper to turn into collage elements. All materials included and no experience necessary. Just arrive with your enthusiasm and willingness to experiment! No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less that 48 hour before class time. Register online. Prices: General Admission: $20.00 |
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Art in Action: Painting with Tea
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Art Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join us at the Barn for this two hour workshop where you will learn how to paint a rose using nothing but brewed tea and a paintbrush. All materials are provided, this workshop is suited for beginners and advanced painters alike. Participants will leave with a 5 x 7 painting that is a handsome conversation starter. Registration required, $10 per person. Prices: General Admission: $10.00 |
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Art in Action : Spoon Carving
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Carve a serving spoon from a basswood blank with just two knives. Participants will learn to read grain direction and work from flat to rounded shapes. Spoon carving doesn¿t require benches, vises, or expensive equipment to get started. Knives, blanks, and gloves will be provided. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less that 48 hour before class time. Register online. Prices: General Admission: $40.00 |
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Art in Action: Scoraform
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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From accident to art, join Alapocas Run and Auburn Valley State Parks to learn how a Victorian invention called Vulcanized Fibre revolutionized modern American life from steam trunks to fuses, and its connection to the First State with 70% of the world's supply made right here in Delaware. With recovered archival footage you'll learn how a Canadian artist in the 20th century used the material to create sculptures in her own unique style: Scoraform. Afterwards, artist Kelly Martin will be teaching a workshop on making three-dimensional vase covers out of paper in an homage to this forgotten method of using paper products in art. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less that 48 hour before class time. Register online. Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Art in Action: Linocut Printmaking
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Art Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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During this workshop, participants will learn about the fundamentals and history of different types of printing from teaching artist and printmaker Charlotte Holt. Design and carve your own linocut print to take home. All materials will be provided, no experience is necessary. Ages 13 and older. Registration required, $20 per person. Prices: General Admission: $20.00 |
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Art in Action: Herb and Flower Candle Making
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join Iris and Callisto's Apiary to learn how to make your own hot beeswax poured candle and take home a Herb and Flower Candle. $15 per person. Limit 15 people. Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Art in Action: Papier Mache Sculptures
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 30 min.
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In this workshop we'll use waste materials and objects from nature as a means of expression. Participants will learn to create papier-mâché three-dimensional representations that invite the use of different resources -- most of them within our reach and at very low cost. So, while we enjoy creating beautiful objects; we contribute to improving our environment. Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Introduction to Seat Weaving
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
6 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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This class will discuss the history of the chair and the various types of traditional seat weaving: rushing, Shaker tape, splinting, paper splinting, hand caning, pressed caning and French Continental caning. Students will construct a sampler of traditional hand caning. Attendance in this class is REQUIRED in order to qualify for Advanced Caning and Advanced ladderback seating (rushing, splinting etc.) that will be offered later in the year. Pre-registration and payment required by noon, March 1. For more details please call 302-577-7020.
Prices: General Admission: $50.00 |
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Gym to Crag Climbing Course
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Rock Tour |
7 hr. 00 min.
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Join us for a day learning about anchor building and outdoor climbing techniques with East Outdoors. You will learn V-rig style anchors used for top rope climbing and work to hone your footwork and movement skills for smooth, confident climbing on real rock--and become as comfortable climbing outdoors as you do at the gym. With a focus on subtler footwork, balance, and the nuances of finding and using rock holds and features, you'll refine your climbing technique and technical skills for deeper engagement with every route and a strong foundation for all future climbing objectives. All equipment will be provided and participants should pack a lunch and snacks. Register by April 20th. Prices: General Admission: $150.00 |
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Art in Action: Silhouttes
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Join artist, Lauren Muney as she demonstrates traditional silhouette portraiture. With only a pair of scissors and her paper, she creates a museum-worthy silhouette profile -- without drawing first, tracing any shadows, or using any machine -- using just her eye and scissors. Participants of this program will have a customized portrait created by Lauren. Limit 20 people. Prices: General Admission: $20.00 |
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Art in Action: Beginner's Paper Quilling
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Learn basic quilling techniques with Kelly Martin, owner of Paper Hibiscus, while creating a Valentine's day themed card to keep or give to someone special. $15 per person. Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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First Day Hike at Alapocas Woods
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Kick off the year outdoors and be part of a national movement with a First Day Hike! Join our Park Naturalists for a guided hike on the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail through Alapocas Woods. Free but registration required, limited space. Prices: Free: $0.00 |
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Art in Action: Paper Bouquets
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join paper artist Linda Majewski to create a beautiful bouquet of paper flowers. In this two-hour workshop, Linda will instruct participants on how to craft an assortment of flowers from paper which can be taken home in a small glass vase. Perfect for decoration or to give as a gift! Ages 16+ Prices: Adult: $15.00 |
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First Day Hike at the Brandywine Zoo
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Nature Tour |
0 hr. 45 min.
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Easy
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Ring in the New Year by joining the national First Day Hike movement with a guided "hike" through the zoo! Join one of our educators for a free half-hour tour through the zoo to learn all about the animals, how we care for them, and what you can do to make conservation a New Year's Resolution you can keep. Free but registration required, limited space. Prices: Free: $0.00 |