Live Events
Join us for creative courses, workshops, retreats, festivals, and crafting sessions.
A botanical art show at Gardiner Library.
Join me and 5 other awesome botanical artists as we exhibit our drawings at the Gardiner Library in Gardiner, NY.
Meet the artists at the OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 3 - 5pm.
Botanical Bounty
September 3 - October 30, 2026
Gorgeous Gourds
October 17, 2026
Draw decorative gourds with me at Gardiner Library.
A one-day watercolor and colored pencil class. Learn botanical drawing techniques. Celebrate the harvest. Get to know a gourd!
Registration required.
Cost: $30 all supplies included.
(Please bring your own lunch)
UpTrek Presents:
Botanical Drawing Art Retreat in France
June 2 - 9, 2027
Join artists Wendy Hollender and Veronica Fannin for an inspiring botanical drawing retreat in the heart of the Loire Valley, France. Surrounded by rolling hills, blooming gardens, and endless skies, learn how to capture the natural world through botanical drawings, observing plant structures, working with light and texture, and bringing flowers, fruits, and vegetables to life on the page.
Complement your art classes with exciting trips to a vibrant local French market and the spectacular gardens of Château de Villandry, a grand country house celebrated for its extraordinary contemporary garden design.
Stay at a historic 19th-century French château with blooming gardens and both indoor and outdoor workshop spaces. Indulge in delicious meals prepared by a private chef under the supervision of the château's nutritionist, and savor authentic French flavors in a wine-tasting event with a top local Loire Valley sommelier. Connect with fellow creatives over shared meals, botanical drawing, and unforgettable memories.
GO WHERE CARS CAN’T FOLLOW YOU…
Experience the beauty of timeless Hydra, Greece. Immerse yourself in crystal blue sea and revel in tranquility. Spend time with some of your favorite folk musicians... listening in an intimate setting, and laughing, eating, and drinking together. Try a jam, songwriting lesson, instrument workshop, or sketching session. Join this bespoke music retreat led by Jude Roberts & Friends and be part of a unique adventure of a lifetime!
Hydra feels like a time capsule from the 1850s. The cobblestone streets and picturesque alleyways are a delightful maze that always leads you back to the main port. The incredible beaches and delicious restaurants will fill your days with sun, salt, and some of the most delectable food you've ever tasted. Steeped in history, music, and art, Hydra is the perfect place for your creative getaway. …Hope you like cats. ;)
Vern leads journaling and sketching sessions while you're in Greece, helping you document your experience without your device.