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Basket Weaving
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
6 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Learn traditional weaving techniques with master basket weaver, Joan Betzold. This backpack was designed for a forager. It has removable and adjustable strapping, handmade oak handle and students will be able to choose their strapping color. Colors are dark green, brown, black and royal blue. Prices: General Admission: $115.00 |
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Art in Action: Sculpture
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join Miranda Blas to create sculptures using the Chilean Folk Art tradition of Chanchitos. Chanchito means little piggy and gatitos is little kitties in Spanish. Each chanchito has three legs and owning one is considered good luck! Both chanchitos and gatitos are Miranda's interpretation of the traditional Chilean craft. Bring home some buena suerte and lots of cuteness with one of these chanchitos! $5 per person Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Art in Action: Calligraphy
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
3 hr. 00 min.
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Learn how to write like a Founding Father during this three hour calligraphy workshop! Artist Riva Brown will instruct participants on how to create the Diploma Hand font style, used to write "We the People" at the start of the Constitution. Registration by March 10 required. $25 Prices: General Admission: $25.00 |
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Introduction to Rock Climbing
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Rock Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Difficult
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Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Ages 8 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon Friday, the day before the program date. Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $30 per person. Prices: General Admission: $30.00 |
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Art in Action: Bee and Beach Candle Making
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join Iris and Callisto's Apiary to learn how to make your own hot beeswax poured candle and take home a sand-encrusted Bees & Beach Candle. $10 per person.
Prices: Public: $10.00 |
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Art in Action: Holiday Card Crafting
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Art Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join artist Linda Majewski for a card making workshop using the iris folding technique. Iris folding is a simple process that yields beautiful results! This paper craft originated in Holland uses folded strips of paper in a pattern that resembles the iris of a camera. In this class, you'll create holiday-themed designs that will be applied to the front of card blanks. All materials are provided. Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Art in Action: Watercolor and Collage
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Art Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Bring your love of nature and color to this two-hour workshop exploring mixed media methods combining traditional watercolor paints, calligraphy inks, and collage with artist Stephanie Przybylek. Learn how to work with these materials to create bold, expressive artworks. Other materials like gel pens, watercolor pencils and acrylic markers will also be used ¿ we¿ll make some of our own papers to turn into collage elements, learn several methods of how to incorporate different kinds of watercolors, and add some inks for a colorful POP. All materials included and no experience necessary. Just arrive with your enthusiasm and willingness to experiment! No refunds will be issued for registration cancellations made less than 48 hours before class time. Prices: General Admission: $20.00 |
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Art in Action: Herb and Flower Candle Making
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join Iris and Callisto's Apiary to learn how to make your own hot beeswax poured candle and take home a Herb and Flower Candle. $15 per person. Limit 15 people. Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Art in Action: Papier Mache Sculptures
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 30 min.
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In this workshop we'll use waste materials and objects from nature as a means of expression. Participants will learn to create papier-mâché three-dimensional representations that invite the use of different resources -- most of them within our reach and at very low cost. So, while we enjoy creating beautiful objects; we contribute to improving our environment. Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Introduction to Seat Weaving
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
6 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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This class will discuss the history of the chair and the various types of traditional seat weaving: rushing, Shaker tape, splinting, paper splinting, hand caning, pressed caning and French Continental caning. Students will construct a sampler of traditional hand caning. Attendance in this class is REQUIRED in order to qualify for Advanced Caning and Advanced ladderback seating (rushing, splinting etc.) that will be offered later in the year. Pre-registration and payment required by noon, March 1. For more details please call 302-577-7020.
Prices: General Admission: $50.00 |
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Gym to Crag Climbing Course
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Rock Tour |
7 hr. 00 min.
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Join us for a day learning about anchor building and outdoor climbing techniques with East Outdoors. You will learn V-rig style anchors used for top rope climbing and work to hone your footwork and movement skills for smooth, confident climbing on real rock--and become as comfortable climbing outdoors as you do at the gym. With a focus on subtler footwork, balance, and the nuances of finding and using rock holds and features, you'll refine your climbing technique and technical skills for deeper engagement with every route and a strong foundation for all future climbing objectives. All equipment will be provided and participants should pack a lunch and snacks. Register by April 20th. Prices: General Admission: $150.00 |
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Art in Action: Silhouttes
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Join artist, Lauren Muney as she demonstrates traditional silhouette portraiture. With only a pair of scissors and her paper, she creates a museum-worthy silhouette profile -- without drawing first, tracing any shadows, or using any machine -- using just her eye and scissors. Participants of this program will have a customized portrait created by Lauren. Limit 20 people. Prices: General Admission: $20.00 |
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Art in Action: Beginner's Paper Quilling
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Learn basic quilling techniques with Kelly Martin, owner of Paper Hibiscus, while creating a Valentine's day themed card to keep or give to someone special. $15 per person. Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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First Day Hike at Alapocas Woods
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Kick off the year outdoors and be part of a national movement with a First Day Hike! Join our Park Naturalists for a guided hike on the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail through Alapocas Woods. Free but registration required, limited space. Prices: Free: $0.00 |
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Art in Action: Paper Bouquets
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join paper artist Linda Majewski to create a beautiful bouquet of paper flowers. In this two-hour workshop, Linda will instruct participants on how to craft an assortment of flowers from paper which can be taken home in a small glass vase. Perfect for decoration or to give as a gift! Ages 16+ Prices: Adult: $15.00 |
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First Day Hike at the Brandywine Zoo
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Nature Tour |
0 hr. 45 min.
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Easy
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Ring in the New Year by joining the national First Day Hike movement with a guided "hike" through the zoo! Join one of our educators for a free half-hour tour through the zoo to learn all about the animals, how we care for them, and what you can do to make conservation a New Year's Resolution you can keep. Free but registration required, limited space. Prices: Free: $0.00 |