Channel your inner wizard or witch with artist Bayda Asbridge as you transform an ordinary walking cane into a fantastical work of art. Enjoy tea and coffee while you create your personalized, decorated cane in this spellbinding Fairies Aglow workshop.

Instructor: Bayda Ashbridge

Bayda Asbridge is a multidisciplinary artist who works in a wide range of mediums. Bayda trained as an Asian brush painter who now teaches at Worcester Art Museum. She has vast knowledge of painting, drawing, printmaking, Japanese weaving (Saori), mixed media, sculpture, installation, and basketry. Her work has been recognized in several New England art institutions, giving her a well-rounded knowledge of all stages of artistic production, from conception through to presentation.

In 2011, Bayda was awarded the Frances Kinnicutt Travel & Study Award from Worcester Art Museum which she used to travel to England and study mixed media. In 2021, she was awarded Mass Cultural Traditional Arts Award in Arabic Calligraphy. In 2023, Bayda was awarded a grant from Mass Culture where she utilized it to learn traditional and modern basketry weaving.  Bayda continues her ever-growing career as an artist and as a member of the New England art scene.

$70 Member Adult; $90 Adult (Includes admission to the Garden)

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Construction Update: beginning October 2023, renovations and construction will be taking place in and around the Stoddard Visitor Center. While every effort will be made to minimize the impact on our programs, there may be some noise, dust, or other disruptions. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Registrar at registrar@nebg.org.