Winter in the Garden: Wreath-Making Workshop
December 9
Garden, Workshop
2pm or 6pm
A handmade wreath sits centered on a flat, muted sage green background. Its base is a ring of woven brown grapevine, which shows through in a few spots, mostly along the top. Feathery sprigs of dark green cedar cover the ring, along with silvery blue-green eucalyptus leaves and small clusters of seeded eucalyptus. The arrangement is loose and a little asymmetrical, with stems and grasses reaching past the edge of the circle
Winter in the Garden: Wreath-Making Workshop
Wednesday, December 9, 2 – 4pm or 6 – 8pm
$100; members $80
On December 9, floral designer and artist Annabella Machado leads two workshops exploring the art of winter wreath-making. Drawing inspiration from the ever-changing landscape of Calder Gardens and the seasonal foliage found throughout the garden, Machado will guide participants in creating evergreen wreaths to take home and enjoy throughout the holiday season. Attendees can register for one of the available sessions: 2 – 4pm or 6 – 8pm.
Each participant will receive an 18-inch wire frame to transform into a wreath. All materials will be provided, including wire, clippers, ribbon, and an assortment of winter greens, dried flowers, and foliage from the on-site gardens.
Joined by fellow teaching artists Isaiah Reese and Ren He, Machado will introduce foundational design techniques and offer hands-on guidance throughout the workshop. Together, they will help participants explore the textures, forms, and natural elements of winter, creating wreaths that reflect their interpretation of the season.
Artists
Annabella Machado is a Philadelphia-based floral designer who is passionate about helping others create things they love. She believes floral design should be an accessible and joyful medium for everyone, and loves teaching fellow flower enthusiasts how to bring beauty into their homes through floral arrangements and other creations of their own.
Ren He is a floral designer and owns Eavesdrop Florals, a design studio based in Philadelphia and New York. She specializes in weddings, formal events, corporate dinners, and installations. Her approach to working with natural materials is guided by organic movements and textures and the wildness of flowers.
Isaiah Reese Is a multimedia artist based in Philadelphia. They have been creating for the majority of their life and rarely hesitate to experiment with a new medium. This outlook is what spurred them to attempt and ultimately embrace floral arts. Now, with several years’ experience as a florist and floral designer, they hope to inspire others to find and develop their own passion for making.
Programming at Calder Gardens is generously supported by Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz; The Brown Foundation, Inc. of Houston; Donna Green; Michael Sternberg; and the Friends of Calder Gardens.