Overview: Join Lara Call Gastinger to learn basic pen techniques gathered from inspiration drawn from collected winter specimens across the landscape and formal garden at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation.

The day will begin by practicing basic pen skills. Participants will focus on simple shaped specimens like leaves before moving towards more complicated specimens like round nuts, berries, and textured milkweed pods. In the afternoon while continuing to work on pen drawings and compositions, participants will incorporate collected specimens from the gardens.

Tickets: $100

Eligibility: Though not necessary, some previous drawing experience is helpful for this workshop.

Please note, this event does not include a formal site tour and artists will not have access to any other location outside of the provided classroom space, formal garden and surrounding landscape.

What to Bring:

• Sakura Micron pen size 005 (black or sepia ink)

• 9 x 12, 11 x 14 or similar sized hot press paper (at least 140 lb)

• HB or F pencil

• Trace paper

Complimentary Items: A boxed lunch will be provided. When purchasing ticket(s) for lunch, you will select either:

1) A turkey sandwich

Or

2) A gluten-free, vegan option

Exact menus will be determined closer to the date of the event. All lunches will include a small side such as a fruit salad, or chips. Please note that unfortunately, we can not accommodate specific dietary needs. If you have dietary restrictions and are unable to eat the provided lunch, please plan to pack a sack lunch.