Discover the art of planting and its benefits for mental and physical health

About this event

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WHAT?

Participants will learn the Art of Planting in this course through the creation of Terrariums, Kokedamas, Plant Assemblage and basic potted plants. They will also learn Art and Craft techniques such as the painting of pots, making Macrame/Himmeli plant hangers to add interest to their plant works.

Through this process, each participant will engage their different sensory and motor skills which encourages each to appreciate the art of planting

Lesson 1

What is Horticulture and Art of Planting?

Lesson 2

Introduction to Terrarium and mini landscaping for planting

Lesson 3

Introduction to Kokedama and Japanese aesthetics

Lesson 4 and Lesson 5

Introduction to Macrame/Himmeli

Lesson 6

Introduction to Plant Assemblage

Lessons 7/8

Introduction to painting of pots

 

Learning Outcome

1. Appreciate the art of Planting

2. Ability in differentiating the different species of plants, soil types, tools and pots

3. Understand how to apply art principles in planting

WHEN?

Saturday, 18th June – 10am-12noon

Saturday, 25th June – 10am-12noon

Saturday, 2nd July – 10am-12noon

Saturday, 9th July – 10am-12noon

Saturday, 16th July – 10am-12noon

Saturday, 23rd July – 10am-12noon

Saturday, 30th July – 10am-12noon

Saturday, 6th August – 10am-12noon

Total Sessions: 8