Waterlilies in Oil

Waterlilies in Oil

ONSITE CREATIVE ARTS CLASS
A bright purple water lily flower in front of a green and purple waterlily pad.
Candie Ward

Dates & Prices

August 5–26, 2025


Fee: $199

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $179


Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens the day after class is held onsite. 

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Register by July 30, 2025

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members and Innovators save on Continuing Education Courses

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

 

Dive into a new medium during this four-part oil painting workshop where you’ll capture our stunning Waterlily Court. Enjoy exclusive evening access as you snap reference photos during the first class, then spend time in our new Studios bringing your photograph to life with oils. By the end of this course, you’ll take home a beautiful rendering of vibrant aquatic plants, stunning architecture, and more—painted by you!

Materials are included in your registration fee, and small class size ensures you’ll receive 1-on-1 feedback from our instructor. 

Course Schedule

Tuesdays, August 5–26, 2025
5:30–8:30 pm

Location

The Grove Studios 104 & 105, The Waterlily Court

Instructor

Frank DePietro

Frank DePietro is a realist painter living in Kennett Square, PA. He received his Bachelor of Art degree from Bloomsburg University and later studied at several art institutions in Philadelphia. He exhibits his work both locally and nationally and has received various awards for his painting. DePietro has instructed courses at many Greater Philadelphia art centers, Moore College of Art and Design, and currently teaches landscape painting at the Delaware Museum of Art.