Garden Ceramics Talk

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Garden Ceramics Talk
May 20, 2023

Hollister House Garden – Barn Talk: Life in the Studio: Connecting Ceramics and Garden with Frances Palmer – 10:00-11:30AM
Event Details: Join us as we explore the inspiration behind Frances Palmer’s exquisite ceramic creations and the link between her home cutting garden and how it lends itself to her boundless creativity. Guests to this lecture will get a peek into this awe-inspiring world.

In this illustrated talk Frances traces how ceramics and flowers are inextricably combined in her daily creative process. Using the stunning photographs from her recent book, Life in the Studio, Frances shares the story of her artistic journey. Following the presentation, Frances will offer a live demonstration of her honed methods and techniques for displaying her blooms during a floral arranging demonstration.

Her book, Life in the Studio will be available for purchase following the lecture.

Hollister House Garden Members: $25
Non-Members: $35

Hollister House Garden
300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

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Garden Rooms Talk

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Garden Ceramics Talk
May 20, 2023

Hollister House Garden – Barn Talk: Creating Outdoor Garden Rooms, Presented by Gordon Hayward – 10:00-11:30AM
Event Details: Join renowned landscape designer Gordon Hayward as he explores the elements of outdoor garden rooms within your existing larger garden to create a place apart. We will explore the use of traditional and modern materials such as stone or gravel to create intimate enclosed spaces using trees and shrubs as walls and the metaphorical canopy of trees and branches as a living roof.

Consider types of fencing, dappled light, outdoor furniture, and mixed varietal evergreens and shade tolerant perennials to decorate your space. Special focus will be paid to considering viewpoints and site lines.

Hollister House Garden Members: $25
Non-Members: $35

Hollister House Garden
300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

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Art Workshop: Cyanotype Print Making

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Garden Ceramics Talk
May 20, 2023

Join local artist and illustrator Brianna Killion in this exciting workshop on sun printing, commonly referred to as cyanotypes.

We’ll explore multiple methods of toning and staining cyanotypes to create not just blue prints but also yellow and sepia stains on eco paper, prints and notecards. We will use organic specimens, such as lavender, ferns, blooms and natural objects to create beautiful framed art prints and note cards. Space is limited to 13 participants.

Hollister House Garden Members: $75
Non-Members: $90

Hollister House Garden
300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

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Garden Kick Off!

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Garden Ceramics Talk
May 20, 2023

Saturday April 8th, 2023 from 11am to 1pm join gardeners and garden fans at the rec. 

Location: Stanford Rec Park

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DLC Spring Barn Dance

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Garden Ceramics Talk
May 20, 2023

Please join Host and Honorary Chair John Merryman and co-chairs Georgina Schaefer, Julia Workman Brown, Simone Mailman, Tim Bontecou, and Victoria Love Salnikoff on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM for a night of cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Funds raised from this event will help the DLC to protect farmland, natural resources, and open land now and for generations to come.

Location:

Merryfield Farm

466 Woodstock Road, Millbrook

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Barn Talk: The Art and Science of Soil

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Garden Ceramics Talk
May 20, 2023

Join us at Hollister House Garden on April 29, 2023, from 10-11:30am where we’ll discuss advantages of vermicompost and the role worms and wormcasting microbes play in soil health. Register for a free soil analysis.

Hollister House Garden Members: $25
Non-Members: $35

Location:
Hollister House Garden
300 Nettleton Hollow Rd.
Washington, Ct 06793

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Barn Talk: Demystifying Dahlias

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Garden Ceramics Talk
May 20, 2023

April 22, 2023, from 10-11:30am. This lecture will guide you through all the alternative ways to manage the process depending on quantity of tubers, equipment, and time you want to dedicate to your dahlia crop. You’ll get hands-on experience with different options to figure out what’s best for you and your garden.

Hollister House Garden Members: $25
Non-Members: $35

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Pressed Flower Workshop

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Garden Ceramics Talk
May 20, 2023

The class will explore methods and techniques for drying your own petals and flowers at home, and teach students the most appropriate application methods and materials when using delicate dried florals.

Event will run from 12-3pm

Hollister House Garden Members $75
Non-members $90

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Hollister House Garden Opening Day

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Garden Ceramics Talk
May 20, 2023

Come be inspired by the gentle beauty of the early garden on Friday April 21 from 1-4pm. April-May hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm.

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The Gardener Master Class

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Garden Ceramics Talk
May 20, 2023

The Gardener Master Class is a five part course beginning April 20th, 2023 through May 18th, 2023.
Event Details: This five-session master class developed for all skill levels will cover all aspects of gardening, from concept and planning to installing and maintenance.

For either new gardeners or those with existing knowledge, this course will provide fresh ideas and concepts for reimagining established gardens and incorporating new trends and techniques to grow your garden into the next chapter.

Students will learn how to develop the knowledge and skills to cultivate their own legacy garden including ornamental and edible plants based on sustainable, ecologically responsible practices. We will cover comprehensive garden design tools and strategies for the home gardener.

Taught by author and New York Botanical Garden Gardening Certificate Program Coordinator and instructor Daryl Beyers this course will introduce students to the principles of garden design from site assessment to long-term development, present strategies for plant and material selection, and introduce the fundamentals of seasonal maintenance and continued care techniques.

Classes will be held at Hollister House Garden as well as several exclusive offsite class locations to explore established gardens and prototype garden settings. The class will enjoy a nursery visit with a personal plant guide to understand what to look for when plant shopping at local nurseries.

Class Dates:
Thursday, April 20th 3pm – 5pm | Session One: “Assessing Your Property and Plants”
Thursday, April 27th 3pm – 5pm | Session Two: “The Art of Gardening”
Thursday, May 4th 3pm – 5pm | Session Three: “All About Plants”
Thursday, May 11th 12pm – 3pm | Session Four: “The Making of a Garden”
Thursday, May 18th 12pm – 3pm | Session Five: “The Craft of Gardening”

$450 for Hollister House Garden members
$500 for non-members

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