Perhaps you’ve been wanting to pick up a hobby or try something new for a day. Here are four creative opportunities in Montgomery County, from nature journaling and painting to cooking dumplings.
Socials for 55-Plus: Herb Craft and Chat
August 8, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Meadowbrook Local Park
7901 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Explore the world of natural herbs with fellow older adults. Try your hand at blending herbal teas, making fragrant sachets and learning fun facts about herbs featuring lavender, sage, mint and basil.
Free | montgomeryparks.org
Paint Party: Mountains and Blooms
August 8, 6-8 p.m. | Waredaca Brewing Company
4017 Damascus Road, Laytonsville, MD 20882
Unleash your creativity while sipping on brews. Follow beginner-friendly instructions to paint your very own mountainside masterpiece to take home. Join for some artistic fun with friends, beer and a chance to win door prizes.
$35 | visitmontgomery.com
Nature Journaling for Adults
August 9, 4:30-6 p.m. | Locust Grove Nature Center
7777 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817
Connect with the natural world through art and journaling. Join a naturalist to learn how to truly observe nature and how to translate those observations and thoughts onto paper. Then, create a nature journal entry of your own; for ages 16 and older.
Free | montgomeryparks.org
Cooking Class: Dumplings and Dinner
August 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Q by Peter Chang
4500 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 22814
Learn the art of making delicious dumplings by none other than award-winning chef Peter Chang. Specializing in Szechuan cuisine, Chang has cooked for restaurants throughout cities in the American Southeast and DMV region. After the cooking class, enjoy your creations.
$60 | visitmontgomery.com
