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2011 Nature and Floral Workshops
Gardens Galore...Get Ready To Explore!
 

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  2011 Nature and Floral Workshops

Spring Garden Walk  - Wednesday, June 1st, 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Discover buttercups and the rue anemone, dame's rocket and blue flags. This intriguing and invigorating walk along the banks of Sandy Creek and through the naturalized meadow will stimulate your curiosity about the treasures of the landscape. End in the herb garden for refreshments and create to take home a simple mason jar of wild blooms. Please wear walking shoes.

Daisies and Dairy, A Class for Children and Adults - Friday, June 10th, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Make a daisy chain or a wildflower crown for your head and enjoy a strawberry ice cream social.

Roses and Poses a Simple Centerpiece - Thursday, June 23rd, 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
The June garden is glorious in full bloom. With guidance enjoy this rare opportunity to snip flowers and make a stunning centerpiece to take home. Refreshments provided.

Sunflower Wreath Class - Wednesday, August 24th, 2:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Happy sunflowers stripe our fields with golden hue in late summer. This wreath will glow with the warm color of the season carefully preserved to keep.

Hydrangea Wreath Class - Wednesday, September 14th, 2:15 - 4:15 p.m.
The blush of fall hydrangeas dried to perfection....A wreath of these pillowy blooms will grace any mantle, table or doorway.

Get Ready for Fall! Autumn Welcome Wreath - Friday, September 16th, 2:15 - 4:15 p.m. Intended to be a fall greeting on your front door, but equally at home as a centerpiece or over a kitchen hearth. This wreath weaves together the emblems of autumn from bittersweet to autumn leaves, lanterns and acorns... Add a few fall gourds and Indian corn if you wish. The golds and maple tones of bright fall color.

Heirloom Classic Preserved Arrangement - Wednesday, September 21st, 2:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Preserved gatherings from our floral gardens will be used to create a showpiece arrangement for your foyer, dining room or living room. Choice or rustic or formal containers provided. Upon registration participants should voice a color choice so that materials can be prepared for you.

Autumn Berries Wreath Class - Thursday, October 27th, 2:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Fall displays for us so proudly its yield of fruits, and all its hips and berries gathered together are stunning.

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Class - Thursday, November 17th, 2:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Blending the classic woodland spirit of pheasant feathers with an early pine cone and the sweet scent of boughs from the wood. A bright splash of harvest berries, the golds of preserved flowers. This natural centerpiece will last throughout the holidays.

Williamsburg in Your Home - Wednesday, November 30th, 2:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Sip hot mulled cider while watching and learning how to make a holiday tiered centerpiece and other period adornments.

Williamsburg Wreath Workshop - Thursday, December 1st, 2:15 - 4:15 p.m. AND Saturday, December 3rd, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A rich tapestry of traditional forest greens twined with berries, natural preserved flowers, tiny fruits, nuts and winter berries. Exquisite and classical. Will last through the holiday season. Great for a centerpiece as well.

Holiday Decorating and Symposium Workshop - Friday, December 2nd, 2:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Boughs fresh from our forests. Winter cones from pine and spruce and fir. Boxwood and cedar. Bright red winterberry and blue berry juniper. Little lady apples, a bit of citrus, a winter rose. Let the holidays envelope you as we create before you the spirit of the season. Learn the secrets of Christmas garlands and mantelpieces and take home the fresh supplies to fill your home warmth.