Art in the Garden
Art events are listed in our Events Calendar
Below is information for artists interested in leading workshops
Art in the Garden is a series of classes led by local artists and held at Horsford's. The nursery is free of charge to use for a workshop, and artists receive all portions of their class cost. Artists must recruit for their own workshops and manage their participant signups and payments.
Series Timeline
MARCH - Artist Applications due
APRIL - Awarded artists notified and course calendar created
MAY - Series promotion - We publish our online Events Calendar and promote the series. Artists must recruit for their own workshops too.
JUNE - SEPTEMBER - Classes take place
Important Information
(Some photos were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. All artists are responsible for following any current health precautions and safety, as recommended by the CDC and the State of Vermont)
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A poetry workshop in the gardens
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A pondside pruning workshop
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Drawing in the circle gardens
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A group dance performance at Horsford's
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Painting rhododendrons in spring
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A Bonsai workshop beneath the black locust trees
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Cut Paper Greeting Card workshop
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Daylily and phlox circle gardens at Horsford's
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Photography at Horsford's in late summer
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A pruning workshop at Horsford's
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Perennial gardens at Horsford's
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Painting hanging flower baskets
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Finding inspiration from roses
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Pondside peony garden
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The historic barn is available to use in case of rain.
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Limited tables, chairs, and electric hookup are available