Fall 2012 The Holden Experience

Admission is free with a non-member class registration.

Learn more about Holden's instructors.

 

 

 

Fall Highlight Tours

Date Saturdays and Sundays, September and October
Time 2 - 3:30pm
Location Corning Visitor Center                                         
Instructor Holden guides     
Cost Members free, nonmembers with gate admission
Description Enjoy a free guided walk among the beautiful collections, gardens and natural areas while learning about Holden's history, mission and current programming. A perfect way to get to know Holden. Registration encouraged.
Class Code

HIK119

 

Yoga in the Garden

Session 1 Tuesdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 9
Session 2 Tuesdays, Oct. 16 - Nov. 20
Time 9 - 10:30am
Location Thayer Center                                                 
Instructor Barbara Tercek, RYT              

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Session 1 Fridays, Sept. 7 - Oct. 12
Session 2 Fridays, Oct. 19 - Nov. 30, with no class on Nov. 23
Time 9 - 10:30am
Location Thayer Center                                                 
Instructor Barbara Tercek, RYT              

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  Tuesdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 9
  Tuesdays, Oct. 16 - Nov. 20     
Time 5:15 - 6:45pm
Location Thayer Center
Instructor Judy Churchill, AYT, RYT, CYT

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Session 1 Tuesdays,  Sept. 4 - Oct. 9
Session 2 Tuesdays, Oct. 16 - Nov. 20 
Time 7 - 8:30pm
Location Thayer Center
Instructor Judy Churchill, AYT, RYT, CYT

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Session 1 Thursdays, Sept. 6 - Oct. 11
Session 2 Thursdays, Oct. 18 - Nov. 29, with no class on Nov. 22
Time 5:30 - 7pm                                
Location Thayer Center
Instructor Judy Churchill, AYT, RYT, CYT
Cost $50 members, $65 nonmembers/session
Description Need vitality, joy and stress relief? Try the mindful practice of Hatha Yoga. Become more centered and focused through breath work; cultivate flexibility, strength and deep relaxation. Held at an indoor location with a garden view. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a mat, pillow, blanket and your sense of inquisitiveness. Beginners to experts welcome.
Class Code

HTW123

 

Gentle Chair Yoga with a Garden View

Session 1

Tuesdays,  Sept. 4 - Oct. 9

Session 2 Tuesdays, Oct. 16 - Nov. 20 
Time 11am - noon
Location Thayer Center
Instructor Barb Tercek, RYT
 Cost $40 members, $50 nonmembers per session
Description

Chair yoga adapts traditional yoga poses so that they can be done with a chair for support making yoga accessible for everyone. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques, increase your flexibility and strength, improve your balance and circulation. Your body and mind are really going to appreciate this class. All are welcome. A great program for seniors. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Class Code HTW125

 

Potluck with Your Pooch

Dates Saturdays, Oct. 13 and Nov. 3
Time 5 - 7:30pm in October; and 4:30 - 7pm in November.
Location Holden Shelter House
Instructor Julie Dougherty
Cost $3 members, with gate admission for nonmembers
Description

Enjoy an early evening hike with your dog to look at fall foliage. We will finish with a potluck dinner in the shelter house and a warm fire. Please bring a dish to share. Hot beverages provided. This is a moderate to rugged hike.
Class Code HIK126
 

Senior Horticulture Group

Sessions 3 sessions
Date

Wednesdays, Sept. 19, Oct. 17 and Nov. 21

Time 10am - noon
Location Lantern Court
Instructor Susan Swisher                                                                
Cost

$3 members, $5 nonmembers
Description

Older adults interested in gardening, nature and making new friends are encouraged to join this monthly group. Gatherings, scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month, offer enlightening programs, discussion and occasional activities. Light refreshments are served.
Class Code HTW135
 

Wine and Cheese Night Hike

Dates Fridays, Sept. 21, Oct. 26 and Nov. 16
Time 7 - 10pm
Location Thayer Center
Instructor Dan Donaldson
Cost $25 members, $35 nonmembers
Description Enjoy a leisurely hike along Holden's woodland trails in search of night sounds and animal sightings and learn a bit about the nighttime forest ecosystem. After the hike relax and enjoy a selection of wines, non-alcoholic beverages, fresh fruit and gourmet cheeses. This is a rain or shine event so dress for the weather and wear appropriate hiking shoes. These hikes fill quickly – prompt registration is suggested. Adults only.
Class Code HIK124
 

Hiking Holden Habitats: Me and My Dog
Date

Tuesdays, Sept. 25 or Oct. 23

Time

7pm - 8:15pm

Location Corning Visitor Center
Instructor Julie Dougherty                                                              
Cost

Free for members; with gate admission for non-members
Description

Bring your dog and enjoy an informal nature program along Holden’s garden and woodland trails.  These casual hikes allow you to get some exercise with your four-legged friend while learning more about how the trees, plants and animals prepare for the winter. This is an easy to moderate hike.  Registration required

Special Rules Dogs must be leashed and well-mannered
Disruptive dogs will be asked to continue the hike separate from the group
Dog waste must be picked up and disposed of properly, bags provided.
Class Code HIK625
 

Paint with Your Camera

Dates Fridays, Sept. 28. Rain date: Friday, Oct. 5
Time 5 - 8pm
Location Thayer Center
Instructor Marilyn Dolence
Cost $35 members, $45 nonmembers
Description This workshop will teach you how to use your camera to create impressionistic-like images. Classroom instruction will take place the first hour and then we will head out to the Arlene and Arthur S. Holden Jr. Butterfly Garden and surrounding woodlands and garden areas to take advantage of the fall evening light and to practice newly learned techniques   We will meet again on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 7 - 9pm to share our images and for an instructor critique. This workshop is for intermediate or advanced digital photographers who have a good understanding of how to use their cameras. Dress for the weather of the day and bring a bag dinner to eat before heading outside.
Class Code Art422

 

Drawing Series: Observing Light on Natural Form

Dates

Session 1: Saturday, Oct. 6 - Charcoal and Graphite Pencil

Session 2: Saturday, Oct. 27 - Warms and Cools
Time 1 - 5pm
Location Corning Classroom
Instructor Susan Gray Bé
Cost $45 members/session, $60 nonmembers/session or $80 members, $110 nonmembers for both sessions
Description

Using charcoal and various pencils, including colored conte pencil, structure your drawings and strengthen composition while observing the natural beauty of The Holden Arboretum. During a brief instructional session at the beginning of each class students will be encouraged to see light as contrasting shape while adding structure and detail with line, tone and color. Practice, expression and technique are equally encouraged. Beginners, advanced students and high school students needing observation work for college admission are all welcome. Please bring a drawing board, masking tape, one pad of smooth Bristol paper, one box of extra soft vine charcoal, one kneaded eraser and one french stump to Session 1. One pad of colored pastel paper and one set of Conte colored pastel pencils are needed for Session 2. A portable stool and easel is recommended as students will be outside, weather permitting. The first workshop on Oct. 6 will explore observation drawing in monochrome. The second workshop will explore observation drawing in color; including using conte sticks and pencils.

Class Code ART406

 

Waterfalls and Woodlands Photo Tour

Date

Saturday, Oct. 20

Time

8am - 4pm
Location At site
Instructor

Ian Adams                                                

Cost

$65 members, $80 nonmembers

Description

Join Ian Adams, author of A Photographer’s Guide to Ohio, for a one-day photo tour of some of the most beautiful waterfalls, fall color hotspots and scenic vistas in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland. We’ll enjoy a spectacular view from Tinker’s Creek overlooking Bedford Reservation, as well as nearby Bridal Veil Falls and Big Falls of Tinker’s Creek. We’ll visit Mill Creek Falls, one of Ohio’s largest waterfalls, only five miles as the crow flies from downtown Cleveland, and enjoy the peak of fall color as we travel along Cleveland’s

famed Emerald Necklace to enjoy more views and waterfalls along the Chagrin River. Adams will provide tips and one-on-one coaching to help you improve your waterfall and fall color photographs, and we will reconvene at The Holden Arboretum on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 2-5pm for a review/critique of your best images taken on the photo tour and learn about some Photoshop techniques for fine-tuning your digital landscape photographs. Participants should have a basic knowledge of digital photography and be familiar with the controls on their

digital camera (s). Directions to meeting site will be sent upon registration.                 
Class Code

ART421

 

Celebrate Fall Colors in Silk

Dates Saturday, Nov. 17
Time 9:30am - 4:30pm
Location Reinberger Classroom
Instructor Gunter Schwegler
Cost $60 members, $75 nonmembers
Description

Capture the beauty of fall foliage and nature's other colors in shimmering hand-painted silk using a resist method and water-based dyes that flow like watercolor. Release your inner artist as you create two painted silks, either 12" x 60" or 26" square, while learning brush control, color mixing, shading and a bit of history. Advanced students can make one large silk. No experience necessary. Bring a brown bag lunch.

Class Code ART366