Upcoming events at Berkshire Botanical Garden
STOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs. Saturdays, Nov. 1 through 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., “Rendering.” This four-week hands-on course is ideal for garden designers ready to move beyond basic drafting. Taught by Tom Smith of Springfield Technical Community College, the class focuses on developing lifelike visual representations that help communicate design concepts clearly and persuasively. With the class structured as a studio workshop, students will explore the artistic side of landscape design using B-range pencils and techniques like illustrative rendering, including sections, elevations, and plan obliques. Whether you’re a budding designer or a creative gardener, this class will sharpen your visual communication skills. Completion of Drafting for Garden Design or equivalent coursework is a prerequisite. Cost $215 members, $240 nonmembers. For more information, visit www.berkshirebotanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.
Wilbraham Garden Club Meeting
WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Garden Club Nov. meeting will meet in the St. Cecilia Parish Center at noon on Monday, Nov. 10. Members of the Flower Arrangers Group will guide participants through a hands-on activity – “Look, Ma, No Oasis!” Learn to make coffee mug arrangements with flowers and greens, without using oasis. Light refreshments will be served. All levels of gardeners are welcome to attend and there is a $5 guest fee for this meeting. Contact Anna Howell at 413-537-5788 with any questions.
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