# Event Details - **Event Name**: Botanical Workshop: Lichens and Moss - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Date: Oct 30th 2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Price: $85 Location: Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707 Beyond being the sole subject of your paintings and drawings, mosses, lichens, and liverworts can also add vital context to your representations of native plants in their environment. Fall is an ideal time to observe the woodland floor at its most intricate, where cushions of moss and miniature forests of lichens form a vibrant, living tapestry. This workshop is about learning how to look, to see, and to study the subtle beauty of these ancient organisms. Understanding them requires looking closely and long enough to comprehend their complex structures—the velvety texture of mosses, the branching geometry of lichens, and the brilliant color variations of foliose forms are the fine details that reward deep observation. To inspire your process, the instructor will share examples of both modern and historical uses of these organisms in botanical illustrations. The day begins with a guided morning walk on Mt. Cuba’s grounds to observe lichens and mosses within their natural habitats, examining how they cling to bark, blanket rocks, and carpet the soil. Studio study follows, using diverse, fresh specimens that you can handle, compare, and observe under magnification at your own pace. You’ll leave with a practiced eye for these miniature ecosystems, a deeper understanding of bryophyte and lichen characteristics, and sharp observational skills to bring to every future field foray. All skill levels welcome. Some drawing experience is helpful but not required. Please bring your lunch. Click here to view the required and provided materials list. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, October 30, 2026. ? New class About the Instructor: Judy Simon is a botanical artist and freelance illustrator who has combined her love of gardening with her drawing and painting career. She is a member of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators and the American Society of Botanical Artists. Her work is in many private collections. Register Here: https://mtcubacenter.org/event/botanical-workshop-lichens-and-moss/ **Please note: In some places, Facebook will say events are free since we do not sell tickets through Facebook. The price for tickets for this event is listed at the top of the description box and can be purchased from the link above. Mt. Cuba Center does not allow reselling of tickets via third-party companies or individual sellers. Should you not be able to attend an event after purchasing a ticket, please email info@mtcubacenter.org for reimbursement options. Thanks! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hockessin/botanical-workshop-lichens-and-moss/200030881113444 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, drawing-painting - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 5 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Hockessin - **state**: DE - **country**: United States - **location**: Mt. Cuba Center - **lat**: 39.7903 - **long**: -75.6483 - **full address**: Mt. Cuba Center, 3104 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707-9579, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Botanical Workshop: Lichens and Moss - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f80e4969ef03fdbf6259431e6ab74cdd9c7411cf1de2737eb2ecc56aedc8e5c5-rimg-w960-h700-dc282808-gmir?v=1792683403 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Botanical Workshop: Lichens and Moss being held? - **A:** Botanical Workshop: Lichens and Moss takes place on Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Mt. Cuba Center, 3104 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707-9579, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Botanical Workshop: Lichens and Moss? - **A:** Botanical Workshop: Lichens and Moss is organized by Mt. Cuba Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Botanical Workshop: Lichens and Moss is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hockessin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Botanical Workshop: Lichens and Moss sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Botanical Workshop: Lichens and Moss", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f80e4969ef03fdbf6259431e6ab74cdd9c7411cf1de2737eb2ecc56aedc8e5c5-rimg-w960-h700-dc282808-gmir?v=1792683403", "startDate": "2026-10-30", "endDate": "2026-10-30", "url": "https://allevents.in/hockessin/botanical-workshop-lichens-and-moss/200030881113444", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Mt. 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