Second Saturday Workshop: Pressed-Flower Votives with Julie H. Goon

Name: Second Saturday Workshop: Pressed-Flower Votives with Julie H. Goon
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-11
Location: Thomas Cole National Historic Site

Jul 11, 2026
Thomas Cole National Historic Site

Arts & Culture
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Family Fun

Join workshop leader Julie H. Goon to create your own decorative candle jar using recycled glass and locally sourced pressed flowers.

Saturday, July 11th, 11am – 2pm

Perfect for adding a unique, handmade touch to your home, this workshop takes place in the historic Storehouse adjacent to Thomas Cole’s original painting studio. All ages are welcome.

Julie H. Goon is a lifelong crafter with a passion for florals, history, and the arts. She enjoys thrifting, antiquing, and transforming everyday objects into one-of-a-kind home décor.

What’s Included

All workshop materials
A garden walkthrough with museum staff
Self-guided access to the historic buildings after the workshop, through 4 PM

Pressed flowers and botanical specimens arranged on green paper, including daffodils, violets, and various dried petals and leaves.

Event Details

Date: July 11, 2026

Location
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Address
218 Spring St
Catskill, NY, 12414
Price
$
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Phone
518-943-7465
Email
info@thomascole.org

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