Principles and Elements of Floral Design

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is an operating foundation dedicated to sharing the gifts and ideas of Rachel "Bunny" Mellon.  Its mission is to support and inspire fresh thinking and bold action on the history and future of plants, including the art and culture of plants, gardens and landscapes.

Oak Spring Garden Foundation

Please join the Oak Spring Garden team and Bridge Wilson Flowers for a summer flower arranging workshop.

Oak Spring Garden Foundation - Cut Flower Garden

Overview: The Oak Spring Foundation Garden and Bridget Wilson Flowers is pleased to invite you to a serene floral design workshop. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the summer season and connect with flowers on a deeper level. Spend a few hours learning the basics of foam-free, seasonal table design using fresh-cut flowers from our gardens. This workshop is open to beginners and experienced professionals, and we will focus on creating a medium-sized centerpiece using chicken wire. Discover the benefits and mechanics of this technique as we guide you in designing an original and personal arrangement.What wil be Provided: Materials, tools, and seasonal snacks and refreshments will be provided. Guests will leave with their own small vase and arrangement.Please note: This event does not include a tour of Little Oak Spring including the Library, Formal Garden or Landscape.About OSGF: The Oak Spring Garden Foundation (OSGF) is a philanthropic foundation based at the former primary estate of the late Paul and Rachel Mellon, who were major philanthropists in the U.S. of the arts, humanities, and sciences in the second half of the twentieth century. OSGF is located in the northern Virginia Piedmont and Blue Ridge Mountains region (ca. one-hour drive from Washington, D.C.). Led by Sir Peter Crane, the Foundation’s inaugural President, OSGF provides short courses and supports residencies for artists and scholars. Its celebrated Library comprises rare books, manuscripts and works of art relating to horticulture, landscape design, botany and natural history. It is becoming a new center of stimulation of all things botanical, from fundamental research in plant evolution and conservation, to horticultural and plant conservation practice, to the history and art of plants, gardens and landscapes.Availability: Designing with Florals will be capped at 10 participants. Registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis through Eventbrite until full.

Bridget Wilson is an acclaimed garden designer known for her expertise in historic garden renovations, formal garden designs, and seasonal and natural floral design using flowers grown from seed on her cut flower farm. With a deep connection to the environment and meticulous attention to detail, Bridget has earned a reputation as one of the most promising talents in the field across the United States.Her recent success includes restoring and renovating the iconic "Serpentine Garden," initially crafted by Paul and Bunny Mellon. Bridget's unwavering commitment to seeing a project through from inception to completion, along with her profound knowledge of flowers and plants, allows her to create breathtaking landscapes that showcase the natural beauty of each plant.Working alongside a team of independent landscape artisans and horticulturalists who share her vision and beliefs, Bridget brings unparalleled skill and beauty to every project. Her exceptional talent in creating stunning plant combinations, with a keen eye for color, texture, and form, further enhances the overall design and leaves a lasting impression on all who experience her gardens.With a specialization in historic garden renovations, formal garden designs, and a passion for creating aesthetically pleasing environments through seasonal and natural floral design, Bridget Wilson continues to push the boundaries of garden design, earning her a well-deserved place among the industry's top talents.

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