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Crafts & Cocktails: Botanical Monotype Art |
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Wednesday, 7/2/2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, 2 hours, 30 minutes
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Wednesday, 7/2/2025 6:00 PM
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Sip,
swirl, and print—create one-of-a-kind botanical monotype art with a cocktail in
hand, and instruction from artist and photographer Shelley Lawrence Kirkwood.
Join us for a relaxed and creative evening as we explore
botanical monotype printing—a playful printmaking technique that captures the
textures and shapes of real plants. Guided by world renowned artist and
photographer Shelley Lawrence Kirkwood, you’ll create your own stunning prints
using seasonal foliage, ink, and a simple press. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail
from our bar while you experiment with colour, composition, and nature’s
patterns. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a love of
plants!
Ticket Pricing
$125 NEBG Member | $150 Non-Member
- Includes
day admission to the Garden for ticket holders.
- One drink ticket redeemable for your
choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage.
- Please note: This program does not include dinner. You are welcome to
bring your own or order from the Farmer &
Fork Café at NEBG. Online orders should be placed approximately
30 min before program.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
- Hands-on printing and take-home art:
Create unique botanical monotype prints using real plants and ink.
- Creative techniques: Learn about layering, composition,
and working with seasonal textures.
- Artistic context: Gain insight into the history and
significance of monotype printing.
- Relax and sip:
Enjoy a cocktail, casual conversation and creative company.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: SHELLEY LAWRENCE KIRKWOOD
Shelley Lawrence Kirkwood has been a practicing photographer since the
1990s. She earned a BA from Hampshire College with a concentration in
photography and an MFA from the University of Arizona. Her career spans work in
museum curatorial departments and academia, but she identifies foremost as an
artist.
Her work
has been exhibited internationally and featured in numerous publications. Her
first exhibition took place in 1994 at the pioneering Midtown Y Gallery in
Manhattan. Recent accomplishments include a solo exhibition invitation from the
Springfield Museum of Fine Art in Springfield, Massachusetts; a cyanotype
collage essay published in Orion Magazine; a best-in-show designation
and gold medal at the Royal Horticultural Society’s international portfolio
exhibition at Saatchi Gallery in London; and an honorable mention from the
Julia Margaret Cameron Awards, along with an invitation to exhibit at FotoNostrum
in Barcelona in 2025.
Artist
Statement
Contemplative time spent in nature is central to her artistic
practice. Photography serves as a meditative tool, helping her observe and
engage with the quiet architecture of daily life.
Her recent
work explores themes of landscape, memory, and home through a minimalist
lens—both formally and conceptually. While each series stands independently,
they are unified by a desire to look closely, reveal hidden aspects of place,
and reflect on her presence within them.
Learn
more here: Shelley Lawrence Kirkwood IG: @shelleylkirkwood
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