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Leonard J. Buck Garden To Host ‘Watercolors in the Garden’ on Sept. 13

Donnella Tilery Editor

FAR HILLS, NJ – Register for “Art in the Garden with Watercolors” and capture the beauty of flourishing flowers with a paintbrush and canvas. This one-day, outdoor class for beginners and beyond will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, at Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931. The cost is $40 per person. Pre-registration is required online.

Create a striking piece of artwork by learning about composition and how to mix and apply watercolors with step-by-step instruction from award-winning artist Donna Souren, who graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Fine Arts. She has also taught classes at the Center for Contemporary Art and has received numerous accolades, and awards for her artwork.

Ms. Souren will help participants choose the ideal outdoor location for their artwork. Wooded trails with colorful displays of beautiful wildflowers, azaleas, and rhododendrons will provide a perfect setting for this art class.

More Information

Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Basic drawing skills are recommended. Participants should call for a list of necessary art supplies and bring their lunch to class.

For more information, call 908-722-1200, Ext. 5621. Individuals with hearing impairment can call the Relay Service by dialing 711.

About Leonard J. Buck Garden

Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States. Since the late 1930s, the garden has reached a breathtaking point of maturity with a series of alpine and woodland gardens situated in a 33-acre wooded-stream valley. Named for Mr. Leonard J. Buck, who developed the garden as part of his estate, it was donated to the Somerset County Park Commission by Mrs. Helen Buck in 1976.

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