For centuries, Cabinets of Curiosity have offered glimpses of collected items from near and far including minerals, fossils, dried specimens, preserved insects, antiquities, and more. Peaking in popularity in the 16th and 17th centuries, the practice predates modern museums. Each collection often includes a mixture of objects representing the collector’s interests and ranging from exotic natural specimens to scientific instruments, to antiquities, art works, and oddities. In this workshop, you’ll create your own “curiosity box,” starting with a premium vintage cigar box decorated with decoupage, paint, or decorative accents. Then select a mix of treasures from our curated offerings including mini-fossils, dried plants, shells, funny mushrooms, rough and tumbled gemstones and more! Finally, take the box home and add your own mementos over time.
Format: A guided, hands-on workshop focused on decorating and filling a personalized curiosity box. Participants will have the chance to work with paint, and various decorative elements to craft their own unique box, with instruction on techniques for finishing touches.
Fee:
$40, $35 members.
Materials Provided/Fee Includes:
* All materials for decorating your curiosity box (wood, paint, embellishments, etc.)
* A selection of starter treasures including fossils, rough and tumbled gemstones, shells, dried plants, and more!
* Workshop handouts with ideas for collecting and preserving additional curiosity box items
* Garden Admission for the entire day of the event
Please Preregister:
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