by Mindy Schwartz, Outreach Coordinator This past fall, I decided to launch a new version of our popular Little Naturalists classes. After recently having my first child last year, I knew there was a whole demographic of OC residents we weren’t necessarily reaching with our programming – new parents. I attended several ‘mommy & me’…
Archives for 2017
Featured Artisan: Franceil Masi of Conscientious Clothing
Franceil was born in Coral Gables, Florida. Her great-grandfather and aunt were artists. At an early age she expressed herself through the visual arts and writing. She used to sit for hours and color in coloring books, build toys and Lego-structures, and create new objects. Her great-grandmother was supportive of her art and critiqued each of…
Featured Artisan: Robert H. Jones
Robert was drawn into his work with clay twenty-nine years ago and has been actively pursuing the ceramics spectrum ever since. Ceramics is a complex craft, requiring controlled physical and mental discipline, the magic of the fire, and dabbling in the crucible of nature. After many years creating functional and traditional ceramics, Robert’s interests have…
Featured Artisans: Jadyn Coulter & Karis Simons
We have so many great Artisans at our Artisans Marketplace on December 3 from 11AM to 4PM. Here is info on two of our youngest Artisans: “I am a high school student who is passionate about the environment. Jewelry making is one of my many talents. I love to play with my dog and hang…
Featured Artisans: Roxanne Stevens & Katie Gerlt
We have so many great Artisans coming to the Artisan’s Marketplace this Sunday, December 3 from 11AM to 4PM. There truly is something for everybody! Here is some info on two of them: “After working as an Archaeologist, I began to explore my fascination with jewelry and embarked on a journey to create some of my…
Featured Artisan: Lernie Beuler
Southern California Fine Artist and Henna Artist, Lernie Beuler, has been professionally creating her art since 1998. Her artistic interests vary from acrylic painting with landscape or figurative abstract themes, as well as photography. Her primary focus is on her Henna, or Mehndi, Art, and her Ceramics. Much of Lernie’s henna designs are used in creating her ceramic vessels. She has…
Get Outta the ‘Hood and Into the Woods!
by Rita Robinson, ENC Communications Intern Giving Back to What Nurtures Us All — Nature Show Your Students How to Give Back to Nature — Just in Time for the Holidays The word going around is that Thanksgiving has turned into Thanks-taking, especially with the biggest shopping frenzy day starting before the turkey even has…
Featured Artisan: Soap Tart Soaps
Carmen Tunis, owner and creator of Soap Tart soaps, has always believed that healthy skin is happy skin. So, one day after a suggestion from her daughter, she decided to make a bar of soap. Hundreds of bars and 10 years later, she started Soap Tart – an organic bar soap company to share what…
Primitive Skills Society seeks members!
The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will be hosting the first meeting of the Primitive Skills Society on December 2, 2017 from 4:30 – 7:30PM. During each monthly meeting participants will gather to learn and work on different primitive skills, led by ENC Executive Director Bo Glover. Afterwards, the group will cook a light meal over…
Featured Artisan: Leslie Goren
Lesley Goren is an artist and illustrator living in magical Topanga Canyon. She is interested in “place”, be it the woods, the city, or somewhere in between. Her paintings and drawings are an exploration of what makes a certain area unique. Especially of interest are places in and around Los Angeles County- the extremely diverse…
Featured Artisan: MCKnits
Monica Culqui of MCKnits a highly creative person with a love and passion for teaching Art History, Fashion & Costume Design, Knitting, and Public Relations. She has been called a “Renaissance” woman at times for her ability to be an administrator, teacher, mentor, reader, writer, and designer. Her love for people with an intense joie de vivre makes…
Featured Artisan: Art By Yuli
Art By Yuli is a mother and daughter collaboration with a single mission: creating one-of-a-kind shawls and scarves utilizing the softest and most beautiful Argentine Yarn. Their shawls and scarves add warmth and style to any outfit. Each piece in their collection is an original creation, done entirely by hand, using one or two needles, a small…