Paula Bensadoun, botanic illustrator, gives a glimpse into how plant portraits evolved.  Materials and methods of reproduction changed drastically albeit over long periods of time.  How were society's needs reflected in the choice of plants painted and what happened to aesthetics along the way?

Site:  Trinity Lutheran Church, Honness Lane

Chair:  Barbara Nosanchuk

Hostesses:  Susan Piliero*, Connie Patterson, Pat Moran, Joyce Putnam, Barbara Stewart