Nature’s Palette is returning in summer 2025! This foraging workshop series is intended to inspire in participants a deeper connection to art and nature. The program consists of three different projects offered over six sessions. Each workshop will begin with a foraging excursion led by an expert forager and teaching artist. During the foraging excursion, participants will be educated on the native ecology of the region and best foraging practices.
WHEN: Workshops will be held on the first and third Saturdays of each month, from May through July.
WHERE: We will meet at a park within the city of Allentown: Lehigh Parkway on the first Saturday of the month, Jordan Creek Parkway on the third Saturday of the month. Additional instructions for meet-up will be included in your confirmation email and upcoming reminder emails.
RAIN DATES: Rain dates are the following day of the original workshop date. Inclement weather calls will made the previous evening before by 8 p.m. If there is inclement weather on the rain date, the workshop will be cancelled and all tickets will be refunded.
The first one hundred participants of this program will also receive a foraging starter kit on the day of their first workshop.
Please expect a moderate-to-high level of activity for this program. The foraging excursion will include some paved and unpaved areas and will be include 1 to 2 miles of walking. We recommend wearing comfortable long pants with socks that cover the ankles; sturdy, close-toed shoes; a hat to protect from the sun; and sunscreen and bug repellent. Please also bring a bagged lunch and water—meals will not be provided during this program.
THIS IS A PAID PROGRAM
MUSEUM MEMBERS: $30
NON-MEMBERS: $45
FREE for students with ID and Museums for All Members – If you qualify for a free ticket, please reach out to Rei Ukon at rukon@allentownartmuseum.org with the subject header NATURE’S PALETTE.
Project 1 – Hammer Dyeing – May 3 & 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Participants will learn about the native ecology of eastern Pennsylvania while foraging for flowers. Later, participants will learn how to transfer pigments from foraged flowers to fabrics using the hammering technique to create colorful patterns and designs.
BUY TICKETS FOR MAY 3 HERE
BUY TICKETS FOR MAY 17 HERE
Project 2 – Suncatchers – June 7 & 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Participants will learn about the native ecology of eastern Pennsylvania while foraging for flowers, leaves, and other organic material. Participants will also have the opportunity to forage for found objects, such as antique glass bottles. Using the found materials, participants will create a work of art combining the glass bottles and natural materials. Glass can be tinted or be used to create herbariums or natural materials preserved in oil.
BUY TICKETS FOR JUNE 7 HERE
BUY TICKETS FOR JUNE 21 HERE
Project 3 – Watercolors – July 5 & 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Participants will learn about the native ecology of eastern Pennsylvania while foraging for flowers, leaves, and berries. Participants will use their foraged materials to create watercolor paint.
BUY TICKETS FOR JULY 5 HERE
BUY TICKETS FOR JULY 19 HERE
TICKET POLICY: Ticket sales are final and nonrefundable, unless a session is canceled by weather. If you are no longer able to attend your reserved workshop date, you may be able to exchange it for another date, contingent on seat availability. If you would like to inquire about a ticket exchange, please reach out to Rei Ukon at rukon@allentownartmuseum.org with the subject header NATURE’S PALETTE.