Steep & Paint: Penjing with Nora Sherwood

@ Steep & Paint Ticket Instructor | Tickets | Series Schedule | Parking Enjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint. With all materials provided and admission included, all you need to bring is yourself! We’re bringing this series back by popular demand and newly reimagined in partnership with the Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA). This immersive afternoon experience invites you to slow down, look closely, and connect with plants through tea, conversation, and hands-on art-making. Our August 14 Lotus session with Zebith Thalden will use colored pencils as the medium. Each session weaves together horticulture, tea culture, and botanical art in a relaxed, welcoming setting: Learn the plant up close: A Lan Su gardener leads a close-up botanical show-and-tell, sharing seasonal plant facts, cultural stories, and growing insights. Taste the season: Enjoy a sampling of seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse. Create botanical art: An OBA artist guides a full botanical art class inspired by the featured plant. Whether you’re returning to Steep & Paint or joining for the first time, this refreshed program offers an even richer way to experience Lan Su. Bring a friend with you and let’s Steep & Paint together! Meet the Instructor: Nora Sherwood “Royal penstemon” by Nora Sherwood Nora Sherwood is a full-time scientific illustrator who transitioned into the field after many years in the high-tech industry. She graduated from the University of Washington’s Natural Science Illustration certificate program in 2014 and works primarily in watercolor. Inspired by the intricate details and patterns found in nature, Nora creates layered illustrations for museums, zoos, government agencies, consumer product companies, and academic institutions. Meet Our Partner: Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA)  Oregon Botanical Artists is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting contemporary botanical art while honoring its long-standing traditions. Founded in 2012, the organization supports a diverse community of artists who celebrate the beauty and diversity of plant life through detailed and scientifically informed artwork. Oregon Botanical Artists is affiliated with the American Society of Botanical Artists as an Artists Circle. Instructor | Tickets | Series Schedule | Parking Steep & Paint Need to Know Each class session is independent — participants are welcome to register for any individual class without attending others. Registration fee includes full-day admission to Lan Su Chinese Garden. Get Tickets Lan Su Members & Guests: $56.95 General: $66.95 Note: A $0.95 service fee is reflected in each paid ticket Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Full Series Schedule Set a new monthly Friday tradition, or treat someone special to an amazing afternoon of creativity! Parking & Directions Free Lan Su Parking There is free first come, first served ...