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What they're saying about our classes: (Thank you!)
"Arriving at Sew & Bloom for the class was a delightful treat for the senses...As we began painting, the atmosphere was filled with laughter and conversation. The whole experience was relaxed, friendly, and just plain fun!"
~ Class participant Jodi French (thank you, Jodi!)
Gardening Book Club:
Olivia Laing's Garden Against Time
Saturday, July 12th @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us at this month's Gardening Book Club discussion where we'll be delving into Olivia Laing's fascinating Garden Against Time, now out in paperback. A rich read for any gardener, historian or societal observer, Laing invites us into her effort to restore an 18th-century walled garden in Suffolk, all the while training her brilliant and observant mind on gardens historical and imagined (from the Garden of Eden to Milton to wartime Italy and more...). A fascinating, thought-provoking read you won't regret... Book clubs are open to Sew & Bloom members (become a member here) and are limited to 8 participants. Call the shop at 857 242-3348 if you'd like to join.
Class: Painting the July Garden
Saturday, July 19th @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us as we revel in the beauty of July in the garden. We'll paint original watercolor floral still lifes using as inspiration fresh cut blooms from the Sew & Bloom garden (possibilities include zinnia, snapdragon, catmint, oregano, marigold, anise hyssop, thai basil, and more). We'll discuss watercolor floral painting techniques and then bring our favorites to life in loose watercolor strokes as we paint. No experience necessary! All welcome, from complete beginners to active artists. Come spend a meditative and joy-filled hour among kindred floral-loving spirits and leave amazed at the beauty you've brought to life!
Fee: $40, includes all materials
Class: Floral Ephemera
Saturday, July 26th @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
Come join us for a relaxing, meditative hour of collaging with floral papers and ephemera. Our class table will be adorned with a paper botanical treasure trove - floral still life photographs, vintage botanical illustrations, ditsy floral stationery prints, floral wallpaper samples, and more. Spend a lovely hour among kindred floral-loving spirits picking your favorites and then piecing them into your very own collage of floral beauty. You'll be surprised when the hour is over by the unique and beautiful masterpiece your handiwork has brought to life!
Class Fee: $40, includes all materials
Art & Textile Book Club:
William Morris's Flowers
Saturday, Aug 2nd @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us at this month's Art & Textile Book Club discussion. We'll be pouring over William Morris's Flowers and immersing ourselves in Morris' role in the arts & craft movement, his own gardens at the Red House in Kent, and his lasting impact on floral patterns. A gorgeous book for pattern or design inspiration and a lovely addition to any textile lovers library. Book clubs are open to Sew & Bloom members (become a member here) and are limited to 8 participants. Call the shop at 857 242-3348 if you'd like to join.
Class: Painting the August Garden
Saturday, Aug 9th @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us as we revel in the beauty and abundance of August in the garden. We'll paint original watercolor floral still lifes using as inspiration fresh cut blooms from the Sew & Bloom garden (possibilities include zinnia, cosmos, snapdragons, sunflowers, coreopsis, sedum, anise hyssop, and more). We'll discuss watercolor floral painting techniques and then bring our favorites to life in loose watercolor strokes as we paint. No experience necessary! All welcome, from complete beginners to active artists. Come spend a meditative and joy-filled hour among kindred floral-loving spirits and leave amazed at the beauty you've brought to life!
Fee: $40, includes all materials
Or, Book a Private Workshop to
Celebrate a Special Occasion
Did you know that you can celebrate a special birthday, family reunion, or team milestone with us? We've hosted everything from a gals' night birthday celebration to a work team bonding outing to a family workshop for three generations. We will tailor the class to your group's interests. Examples of possible workshops include:
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Celebrating a birthday by creating a floral still life - Each attendee paints a flower in honor of the birthday guest and then everyone collages their flowers onto a shared keepsake canvas - a joyful, memorable, and fun-filled way to make new memories and celebrate a special day!
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Team bonding through fast bouquet painting - Everyone loves this workshop where we tap into our inner artists through expressive floral painting. People see new sides of their colleagues, appreciate all their collective creative abilities, and everyone leaves with their very own floral masterpiece memento of this shared experience.
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Celebrating family togetherness by creating a family bouquet - each attendee paints their birth month flower and then everyone collages their flower into a collective family bouquet that can be framed as a symbol of family love and a memento of this shared time together.
Or, we can design something new for your group! Our goal is to help you plan a joyful, flower-filled, and memorable experience! The fee for private workshops is $350/hour (and includes up to 8 people). Click below to be in touch, and we'll look forward to hosting you!
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