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Wednesday, October 9

Ellen Blomgren's Garden Sculptures at Blithewold Mansion

10:00 AM
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Bristol Artist Ellen Blomgren. Mrs. Blomgren will be exhibiting dozens of her delightful garden sculptures in the north gardens of Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum. Ellen's playful works depict …

Wine Tasting Series on the Porch with Lynda Gaines

6:00 PM
Fall is a perfect time to enjoy Blithewold’s cozy, glassed-in Breakfast Porch as Lynda Gaines leads the way to better understanding and appreciating wines for all occasions. Reservations are required. Limited to 12 Participants. …

Thursday, October 10

Ellen Blomgren's Garden Sculptures at Blithewold Mansion

10:00 AM
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Bristol Artist Ellen Blomgren. Mrs. Blomgren will be exhibiting dozens of her delightful garden sculptures in the north gardens of Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum. Ellen's playful works depict …

Friday, October 11

Ellen Blomgren's Garden Sculptures at Blithewold Mansion

10:00 AM
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Bristol Artist Ellen Blomgren. Mrs. Blomgren will be exhibiting dozens of her delightful garden sculptures in the north gardens of Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum. Ellen's playful works depict …

Saturday, October 12

Ellen Blomgren's Garden Sculptures at Blithewold Mansion

10:00 AM
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Bristol Artist Ellen Blomgren. Mrs. Blomgren will be exhibiting dozens of her delightful garden sculptures in the north gardens of Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum. Ellen's playful works depict …

Sunday, October 13

Ellen Blomgren's Garden Sculptures at Blithewold Mansion

10:00 AM
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Bristol Artist Ellen Blomgren. Mrs. Blomgren will be exhibiting dozens of her delightful garden sculptures in the north gardens of Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum. Ellen's playful works depict …

Tuesday, October 15

Wooden Bowl Carving

9:00 AM
Try your hand at carving a wooden bowl from a humble chunk of wood. In this 4 week-long series, the talented artisan Steve Emma will guide the transformation through hands-on instruction and demonstration. Using hand tools for chiseling, carving, …

Nature Journal Workshop with Thea Ernest

10:00 AM
Join us to follow the flow of the seasons in the Blithewold Gardens. Sketchbook journaling combines writing and drawing to tell the story of the gardens we see. Instructor Thea Ernest will lead exercises in designing and filling your sketch journal …

Tea with B

6:00 PM
Did you know that tea is the most consumed beverage around the world after water? Join this class for an introduction to all things related to tea! Learn the historical and cultural significance of tea around the world, including where it is grown …

Tea with B

6:00 PM
Did you know that tea is the most consumed beverage around the world after water? Join this class for an introduction to all things related to tea! Learn the historical and cultural significance of tea around the world, including where it is grown …

Wednesday, October 16

Fall Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer

10:00 AM
Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner/intermediate six-class series. Through demonstrations, learn the basics of watercolor tools, color, composition, and paint applications as you learn new techniques and work on developing your …

Wine Tasting Series on the Porch with Lynda Gaines

6:00 PM
Fall is a perfect time to enjoy Blithewold’s cozy, glassed-in Breakfast Porch as Lynda Gaines leads the way to better understanding and appreciating wines for all occasions. Reservations are required. Limited to 12 Participants. …

Thursday, October 17

Nature Drawing at Blithewole

10:00 AM
The Nature Drawing Class is an opportunity to look at Blithewold’s gardens for inspiration. Working from pictures and found natural objects, the class will focus on rendering color, texture, and design in flora and landscape. Each week a different …

Saturday, October 19

Cozy Autumn Fires and Tasty Treats

1:00 PM
We’ll provide everything you need to enjoy an autumn afternoon by the fire: chairs, s’mores kits with sticks, hot cocoa and cider, a state-of-the-art low-smoke fire pit, and a spectacular view of the Giant Sequoia in the sheltered Enclosed …

Sunday, October 20

Cozy Autumn Fires and Tasty Treats

1:00 PM
We’ll provide everything you need to enjoy an autumn afternoon by the fire: chairs, s’mores kits with sticks, hot cocoa and cider, a state-of-the-art low-smoke fire pit, and a spectacular view of the Giant Sequoia in the sheltered Enclosed …

Tuesday, October 22

Wooden Bowl Carving

9:00 AM
Try your hand at carving a wooden bowl from a humble chunk of wood. In this 4 week-long series, the talented artisan Steve Emma will guide the transformation through hands-on instruction and demonstration. Using hand tools for chiseling, carving, …

Wednesday, October 23

Fall Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer

10:00 AM
Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner/intermediate six-class series. Through demonstrations, learn the basics of watercolor tools, color, composition, and paint applications as you learn new techniques and work on developing your …

Nature Mandala Series with Beth Adoette

6:00 PM
Local artist Beth Adoette is coming to Blithewold to share her unique practice of partnering with nature in a monthly workshop series. This workshop offers people the opportunity to unplug and be in the moment while exploring beautiful objects of …

Thursday, October 24

Nature Drawing at Blithewole

10:00 AM
The Nature Drawing Class is an opportunity to look at Blithewold’s gardens for inspiration. Working from pictures and found natural objects, the class will focus on rendering color, texture, and design in flora and landscape. Each week a different …

A Taste of Chai with B

6:00 PM
Chai has recently gained mainstream popularity, but it is also a great source of antioxidants, filled with spices that provide a variety of health benefits. Join us for this immersive class and learn the various spices used in chai tea, as well as …

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