Learn to draw with and make Walnut Ink! We’ll use ink made from Black Walnuts at Irvine, practice different techniques and tricks before putting it all together. You"ll take home a finished piece of art work and ink samples. You’re set up for success with MICA-trained artist, Brittany Roger. All supplies provided. Paper size will... Read more »
Attention Members! You are invited to the 2026 members-only* picnic & square dance! Calling all Irvine members and friends! Join us for an evening of fun, food, games, live music, and square dancing. Together with old time fiddle music accompanying our revels, we will learn the Virginia Reel and other favorite barn dances. It will be... Read more »
Learn how to use watercolors—even if you hate watercolor! We’ll practice different techniques and tricks before putting it all together. Your take-home piece can be a landscape, an animal; anything you like. You’re set up for success with MICA-trained artist, Brittany Roger. All supplies provided. Paper size will be 8x10. Participants are welcome to bring... Read more »
Enjoy the joy of foraged foods at Irvine. We will take a short foraging hike to learn how to safely identify and harvest before exploring how to process efficiently for consumption. Walnuts are an abundant and flavorful source of proteins but can also be used medicinally and to dye materials. We will try black walnuts,... Read more »
Celebrate the fall season by creating a gorgeous gourd bowl that will last for years. Gourds were turned into useful containers, musical instruments and beautiful objects by native people. In this class you will choose a gourd from a wide variety of shapes to turn into a beautifully decorated bowl. Explore how to shape the... Read more »
Create a beautiful, all-natural wreath for your home, while enjoying some seasonal music, holiday drinks, nibbles and conversation. Join the Irvine Nature Center for this popular workshop to create a beautiful but sustainable wreath – no experience needed. We will provide a large assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, fruits, cones, and ribbons and all the... Read more »
Create a beautiful, all-natural wreath for your home, while enjoying some seasonal music, holiday drinks, nibbles and conversation. Join the Irvine Nature Center for this popular workshop to create a beautiful but sustainable wreath – no experience needed. We will provide a large assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, fruits, cones, and ribbons and all the... Read more »
A wonderful project for both beginner and intermediate weavers to create 3D holiday ornaments from sustainable willow - that will last for years. These smaller projects allow you to explore multiple willow weaving techniques including under- over weave, spiral weave and turning as we create trees, stars and reindeer. Ideal for adults and teens ages... Read more »
