Workshops
Workshop – “Pretty Arrangements from Local Materials”
Cedar Ledges 159 Atlantic Avenue, Cohasset, MA, MAThe workshop scheduled for this Thursday, July 18 will be postponed to a later date to be determined. Genevra Higginson will share ideas for using a wide variety of easily available plant materials to create delightful arrangements: centerpieces, accents, and gifts. Walk through the gardens at Cedar Ledges to gather flowers, [...]
Workshop – “Tour of Holly Hill Farm”
We will take a walk around the area of Holly Hill that our two club members are documenting for the Archives of American Gardens, Smithsonian Institution and they will share three seasons of photography with us.
Workshop – “Flower Arrangement and Design Mechanics”
Lightkeepers Residence 15 Lighthouse Lane, Cohasset, MADesign Theme: Nature’s Cocktail Party Learn how to prepare your floral design in anticipation of the show on the 18th. Flower conditioning and mechanics will be covered. Instructor: Sarah Boynton
Workshop – “Hand Tied English Bouquets”
Lightkeepers Residence 15 Lighthouse Lane, Cohasset, MAGinger King will demonstrate the technique for making a hand tied English bouquet. This method was used for making all wedding bouquets prior to Oasis and other tools that aided in flower arranging. Once complete, the arrangement should stand up without benefit of support. $25 materials fee
Holiday Greens Workshop
Home of Jane Reardon 31 Chittenden Lane, Cohasset, MaCome to a festive holiday workshop to make a traditional holiday kissing ball from fresh boxwood, holly and ribbon! ($20 materials charge) Please bring clippers Wine welcome!!
WORKSHOP: Botanical Arts- CANCELED
TBD Cohasset, MAThe Botanical Arts workshop has been canceled - Stay tuned for a possible video workshop! Sarah Boynton will present a demonstration on tips and techniques of Botanical Arts, the crafting of jewelry and other objects entirely from plant material. This workshop is scheduled to allow potential participants time to design and [...]
Spring Fling
TBD 315 Jerusalem Road, CohassetJoin Leslie Armstrong as she guides us in putting together an arrangement full of Spring blossoms and colors. Details will be forthcoming. Participants can provide their own container or some will be available for purchase. There will be an additional fee for materials
Taking Photos in Nature
Outside event around Cohasset- TBDWe will be taking a photography trip in the Cohasset area either in the woods or on the beach to practice composition, exposure, zoom and/ or macro photography. You can bring your iPhone or camera. Depending on the size of the group each photographer will submit two or three of their best images taken on [...]
Propagation Through Cuttings, Division and Seed-starting
TBD 315 Jerusalem Road, CohassetGinger King and Dania Matheos will lead a hands-on workshop on the various methods of plant propagation in preparation for our September 20 horticulture show
Flower Conditioning
Sarah Boynton will lead a workshop covering the basics of flower conditioning - best times to cut and gather, how to hydrate, and what water additives to use to prolong bloom time and keep arrangements looking fresh. Sarah will also demonstrate some basic flower and leaf manipulation techniques to add texture and interest to your [...]