Heirlooms and Hand Work: A Linen Tour and Embroidery Workshop

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

Join us for a delightful day of textile appreciation and embroidering!

Oak Spring Garden Foundation | Basket House

Overview:Join us for a delightful day of textile appreciation and embroidering! This workshop will begin with an exclusive tour of Bunny Mellon’s linen closet where participants will gather inspiration and learn about some of the techniques used to create the exquisite linen in the collection.In the afternoon, we will transition from admiration to creation in a hands-on embroidery session. Participants will learn the basics of embroidery, including fundamental stitches and techniques used to create the works in Mrs. Mellon’s collection. You’ll be able to combine your inspiration and needleworking skills as you start stitching your own handmade keepsake. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your craft, this workshop will provide a perfect blend of exploration, relaxation and creativity.Complimentary Items: Materials for this workshop will be provided for all participants in addition to a boxed lunch. When purchasing ticket(s) for lunch, you will select one of the following:1) A turkey sandwich2) A gluten-free, vegan option3) Bring your own lunchExact menus will be determined closer to the date of the event. All lunches will include a small side such as a fruit salad, or chips. Please note that unfortunately, we can not accommodate specific dietary needs. If you have dietary restrictions and are unable to eat the provided lunch, please plan to pack a sack lunch.About Oak Spring Garden Foundation: 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 workshops, 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.Photo Release StatementBy attending this event, you consent to your likeness and image being used for ongoing promotional and marketing efforts.Availability: This event will be capped at 15 participants. Registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis through Eventbrite until full.Header Image: Hilary Fayle - Blooms for Grace, 2021

<a href="https://www.hillarywfayle.com/" title="https://www.hillarywfayle.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hillary Waters Fayle</a> is an artist and Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she directs the fiber/textile program. She has taught embroidery and textile workshops around the world and is an alumna of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation’s Artist Residency Program. Her work is in the permanent collections of the AKG Museum in Buffalo, NY, Grace Farms Foundation in New Canaan, CT, the United States Embassy to Sri Lanka, Colombo, the Kalmthout Arboretum &amp; Botanical Gardens in Belgium and is on view at the US Embassies in Algiers, Algeria and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Recent professional projects and publications include collaborations with Domestika, L'Occitane en Provance and the New York Botanical Garden.

Agenda

Arrival  & Tour of Bunny Mellon's Linen Closet

Lunch

Practice & Application of Embroidery 

Wrap Up & Adjourn

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Heirlooms and Hand Work: A Linen Tour and Embroidery Workshop

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