Immerse yourself in a vibrant explosion of color and creativity during this en plein air painting experience, where you’ll use our beloved Chrysanthemum Festival display in our historic conservatories as your muse and subject.
Start your experience with exclusive access to lush floral displays, intricate garden landscapes, and inspiring scenes as you capture the essence of autumn’s most dazzling bloom with brush and canvas.
Led by skilled botanical artist Diana Heitzman, this unique experience offers personalized instruction on composition, technique, and the magic of painting in natural light. Whether you're a seasoned painter or a budding enthusiast, you'll gain hands-on guidance to enhance your skills while soaking in the seasonal beauty that has enchanted visitors for generations.
Location
The East and Main Conservatory
Instructor
Diana Heitzman
Diana Heitzman is an artist who is active in botanical painting. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, and studied at Temple University in Rome, Italy. Post-graduation, Heitzman studied graphic design and advertising at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia and worked as an art director. Heitzman has taught in Cape May County as well as Mt Cuba Center and Center of the Creative Arts in Delaware. She has shown her work in several galleries and completed multiple commissions, including the Wilmington Flower Market Poster. For the past 20 years she has exhibited and sold her paintings at the annual Philadelphia Flower Show. She is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators.
