Events for December 15, 2012
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CLASS FILLED
Dec. 15 (Saturday)
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The alpine landscape of Bavaria, delicately rendered in silverpoint drawings by American artist Marsden Hartley, will inspire the menu for a traditional German meal in this cooking workshop with chef and art educator Maite Gomez-Rejón. The program includes a gallery discussion of the exhibition of Hartley’s work in the Scott Galleries. Members: $80. Non-Members: $90. Registration: 626-405-2128.
Dec. 1, 8 & 15 (Saturdays)
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Gain a basic understanding of plant morphology while learning techniques for accurately drawing stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit in this class taught by botanical illustrator Lisa Pompelli. Foreshortening, tonal contrast, measuring, perspective, and other techniques will be covered. Suitable for all skill levels. Members: $225. Non-Members: $245. Registration: 626-405-2128.
Dec. 15 (Saturday)
10 a.m.–noon
Get a little untraditional this holiday season by designing a wreath with tropical accents. Casey Schwartz and Kit Wertz of Flower Duet will provide step-by-step instructions, starting with a basic evergreen foundation then adding exotic elements like ti leaves and anthuriums. Members: $80. Non-Members: $90. Registration: 626-405-2128.
CLASS FILLED
Dec. 15 (Saturday)
1–2:30 p.m.
Kids can put an exotic twist on the holidays by making decorative mini-trees that combine traditional evergreens with tropical accents. The team from Flower Duet will lead this fun hands-on workshop. Ages 7–12. Fee includes one accompanying adult. Members: $25. Non-Members: $30. Registration: 626-405-2128.
Dec. 15 (Saturday)
10 a.m.–noon
Get into the spirit of the season! Join us for a special reading of every child’s favorite holiday poem, Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit From St. Nicholas” (“ ‘Twas the night before Christmas”), and enjoy some festive crafts presented by Little Junebugs. Ages 3–12 (siblings age two and under are free.) Fee includes one accompanying adult. Members: $12. Non-Members: $15. Registration: 626-405-2128.
Alpine Skeletons: Marsden Hartley Silverpoint Drawings
Oct. 20, 2012–Jan. 7, 2013
In 21 rarely exhibited silverpoint drawings from The Huntington's collections, American artist Marsden Hartley rendered the immense Bavarian Alps with delicate lines, transforming them into wispy, airy abstractions he called “skeletons."
CLASS FILLED
Nov. 3–Dec. 15 (Saturdays)
9:15–10:45 a.m.
Discover the health and fitness benefits of tai chi in a seven-part series led by instructor Kathy Chyan. This outdoor class is suitable for beginning and intermediate students. Members: $150. Non-Members: $170. Registration: 626-405-2128.
A Just Cause: Voices of the American Civil War
Sept. 22, 2012–Jan. 7, 2013
Drawn entirely from The Huntington’s collections of manuscripts and printed materials, this exhibition examines the ways Northerners and Southerners viewed the rationale for the Civil War, which made it, in the words of one war veteran, “a battle of ideas interrupted by artillery.”
Lesley Vance & Ricky Swallow
Nov. 10, 2012-March 11, 2013
In a dramatic departure from tradition, The Huntington presents the first exhibition of contemporary paintings and sculpture to be displayed inside the Huntington Art Gallery, showcasing the work of Los Angeles–based artists Lesley Vance and Ricky Swallow.