October 9, 2021

The Artist:

Emily Paluska is a botanical artist and educator living and working in Washington, DC. She has always loved all things botanical but doesn’t have a green thumb, so she turned to paper flower making.

Guild Meeting/Program: Finding Light Amongst the Darkness

After the birth of her oldest child, Emily was desperate for an outlet that had nothing to do with her new role as a mother. She was merely existing and flailing in the depths of postpartum depression. In her darkest hour, she needed something to hold onto and making paper flowers on the floor of a nursery ended up being it. She made a paper flower every day for a year. It became a ritual, the ultimate self care. She had finally found light amongst the darkness.

Date/Time: October 9, 2021 10:30 AM (following Guild meeting)

Location: Online (Zoom)

Mini Workshop: Paper Flower Pansies
Learn how to turn paper, wire and paint into pansies even if you don’t have a green thumb or what the weather may be like outside.

Date/Time: October 9, 2021 (1PM – 4PM)

Location: Class will be held live on Zoom

Mini Workshop Fee: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $45.00

Student Materials fee: $65.00 The kit will contain enough paper and wire to create 12 pansies, 3 alcohol ink markers, glue, modge podge and a foam brush. The kit is available on the instructor’s website at this address.

Student Supply List:  Scissors