Events for June 12, 2010
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June 12–26 (Saturdays)
9 a.m–3 p.m.
Seasonal fruits such as plums, cherries, peaches, and citrus will lend inspiration to students in this watercolor series taught by botanical artist Lisa Pompelli. Suitable for all skill levels; prior drawing experience recommended. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Members: $275. Non-Members: $295. Registration: 626-405-2128.
CLASS FILLED
June 12 (Saturday)
10 a.m.–noon
Inspired by The Huntington’s historic Rose Garden and June's bounty of blooms, the team from Flower Duet will teach two fun arrangement techniques—"gather, drop, and fill" and "bundle and place"—using roses and other flowers. Members: $75. Non-Members: $85. Registration: 626-405-2128.
CLASS FILLED
June 12 (Saturday)
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Whether in the courtyards of ancient Greece or the patios of contemporary homes, gardeners have long known the benefit of keeping herbs close at hand. Join art educator and chef Maite Gomez-Rejón for a stroll through the Huntington's Herb Garden to explore the history of herb garden design. Afterwards, participants will prepare and enjoy a summer meal using an array of freshly picked ingredients. Members: $75. Non-Members: $85. Registration: 626-405-2128.
CLASS FILLED
June 12 (Saturday)
9:30 a.m.–noon
Can bees communicate with each other? How do butterflies sip nectar from flowers? Young entomologists can explore the working world of insects in a natural science workshop with Punam Bhakta. Field observations in the Rose and Shakespeare gardens will be followed by “lab work” in the Teaching Greenhouse. Ages 7–12. Fee includes one accompanying adult. Members: $20. Non-Members: $25. Registration: 626-405-2128.
CLASS FILLED
June 12 (Saturday)
1–2:30 p.m.
Everything is coming up roses! Join the team from Flower Duet and learn how to create a fragrant arrangement of seasonal blooms using a fun technique called “bundle and place.” Ages 7–12. Fee includes one accompanying adult. Members: $25. Non-Members: $30. Registration: 626-405-2128.
A Clash of Empires: The Seven Years’ War and British America
April 24, 2010–July 26, 2010
Library, West Hall
“A Clash of Empires” examines the causes, course, and consequences of the conflict through the eyes of its many participants, publicly displaying for the first time materials from the Huntington Library’s vast collections documenting this turning point in modern history.
June 12 (Saturday)
10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
The centuries-old crafts of spinning, weaving, and dyeing with natural plant dyes will be demonstrated in a day-long event in the Herb Garden, where many plants traditionally used for tinting fabric can be found in the landscape. Knitters are invited to bring their needlework. General admission.
CLASSED FILLED
May 15–June 26 (Saturdays)
9–10:30 a.m.
Learn tai chi in the tranquil setting of the gardens in this seven-week class led by instructor Kathy Zenju Chyan, suitable for beginning and intermediate students. Members: $150. Non-Members: $170. Registration: 626-405-2128.
Child’s Play? Children’s Book Illustration of 19th-Century Britain
April 3–July 26, 2010
Huntington Art Gallery, Works on Paper Room
In the 19th century—with the work of Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Lewis Carroll, and others—children’s fairy tales and nursery rhymes began to be widely published, documenting what was originally a rich oral tradition across western cultures. “Child’s Play?” includes a selection of rare drawings as well as the books themselves. More >
From Memorial Day (May 31) to Labor Day (Sept. 6) The Huntington observes summer hours and is open from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesdays).
The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs
May 22-Sept. 6, 2010
The first major exhibition of furniture and decorative art by the American craftsman and designer Charles Rohlfs, the show includes more than 40 pieces from 10 museums and several private collections to survey Rohlfs’ career as a furniture designer.