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Handmade Gullah Dolls with Zenobia Harper

Where

Wall Lowcountry Center Learning Lab 2

Enjoy a demonstration/talk with the delightful Zenobia Harper (Washington) as she creates one-of-a-kind Gullah dolls. Her dolls are a celebration of the lives of women who have influenced her.

"My community is rich with wise women, healers, warriors, and black butterfly dancers. My dolls pay respect and homage to the women that raised and continue to nurture me. Each one says thank you for keeping me grounded in a culture that is both my resting and rejuvenating place, my home, my self."

A resident of Georgetown, South Carolina, Zenobia is a full time Mother, and Artist. She is an Artist in Residence with the South Carolina Art Commission. 

 

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Sheep to Shawl with the Lowcountry Spinners

Where

Campbell Center Program Shed - near the Lowcountry Zoo entrance.

Ever wonder how the wool from a sheep becomes a pair of socks or a sweater? Come visit Brookgreen’s Tunis sheep and learn the ancient art of making hand-spun fiber into beautiful products.

Free with garden admission.

 

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Rosie Sandifer: A Life in Paintings and Sculpture

Where

The Jennewein Gallery of the Rainey Pavilion

A collection of oil paintings and bronze sculptures will showcase the career to date of Rosie Sandifer, an award-winning Fellow of the National Sculpture Society, Portrait Society of America, American Artists Professional League and Plein Air Painters of America. From maquettes of monuments to sculptures of all sizes depicting the joys of childhood, the three-dimensional aspect of the exhibit will amaze and awe visitors. The paintings range from landscapes – mostly plein-air, but also studio works – portraits, vignettes of people in everyday activities and Western-themed subjects.

For more information on the artist, visit her website rosiesandifer.com and explore her Instagram @rosiesandiferfineart.

This exhibition is generously sponsored in part by Elaine and Ken Trousdell & Susan and Robert Polack.

 

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Wish List Wednesday

Brookgreen Gardens members, mark your calendars for Wish List Wednesday at Keepsakes!

Wish List Wednesday is your opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping in a festive atmosphere AND enjoy an additional 10 percent savings on most items. Enjoy even more savings on select merchandise, including angels, scarves, seasoned peanuts, specialty jams and dips, and Southern Gates Jewelry. See you at Keepsakes!

This is a members only event.  Not a member? It's easy to join, click here to check out all the benefits. 

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rice fields

Gratitude Walk

Where

Brookgreen Gardens Labyrinth

Join us as we walk the beautiful Brookgreen Gardens Labryrinth during this season of gratitude. As you approach the busy season ahead, slow down and contemplate the gifts you have received. Breathe deeply and appreciate the richness of life. We will meet at the labryrinth at 1pm to enjoy an enriching group walk; feel free to linger at the labryrinth to journal or just enjoy the silence following your walk.

Please note that the event may be cancelled for safety reasons if there is significant rainfall or flooding impacting the labryrinth area prior to on the day of the walk. Also, due to the natural surroundings of the labryrinth, we strongly encourage walkers to wear closed-toed shoes for their safety.

Included with garden admission.

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Art Festival

Brookgreen Gardens Art Festival

Members
Free
Non-Members
Free with Gardens' admission
Where

The lawn adjacent to Live Oak Allée

Keepsakes, the Brookgreen Shop, proudly presents the Art Festival at Brookgreen Gardens.
This two-day event showcases the fine craftsmanship and quality art being produced regionally and throughout the nation.  

Come and enjoy the work of talented artists and artisans at the annual Brookgreen Art Festival. Painting, sculpture, fabric art, pottery, glass, and more will be available to browse under the oaks.

Food Trucks:

TBD

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How to Make Leaf Castings to Beautify Your Garden

Members
SOLD OUT
Non-Members
SOLD OUT
Where

Leonard Pavilion

Capture the beauty of nature in a durable and functional piece of garden art. Using cement and leaves from your garden you can create a water feature for birds and butterflies, or a diverter for your rain gutters down spout.

Materials will be provided, wear clothes that can get dirty!

To make sure we have ample room for social distancing, this will be limited to 15 participants.

Members $30 Non- Members $45 admission is included in the price.

We care about the health and well-being of all our guests, volunteers, and employees, and have taken safety precautions since the beginning of the COVID19 crisis.  As we move forward, it is important that we continue to make temporary, yet necessary, changes to our policies in order to create a safe environment for all our guests and team members.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the use of a simple face covering slows the spread of the virus and prevents those who unknowingly have the virus from transmitting it to others.  We encourage use of such face coverings.

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Rosa 'KORvanaber' (Lion's Fairy Tale) (Lions-Rose®) flower

Walk for Romance

Where

Brookgreen Gardens Labyrinth

Re-kindle romance by walking the labyrinth with your "special someone" on this auspicious day.  Or walk yourself in remembrance of or to honor someone you love. The walk will be held on Brookgreen's beautiful labyrinth on the creek front.  All are welcome to join us in this joyous celebration of love!

Please note that group walks will be cancelled if there is substantial rain on or immediately before the day of the walk. Due to the natural surroundings of the Labyrinth, we encourage walkers to wear closed toe shoes for their safety.

The next Labyrinth Walk: Spring Equinox | Tuesday, 3/19/2023

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Build a House for Mason Bees

Members
$20
Non-Members
$35
Where

Leonard Pavilion

Mason bees nest in pre-made holes. Hole-nesting bees represent about 25% of the world’s bee species and are very important to reducing stress on the honeybee.

We can increase mason bee populations by raising them in our backyards and gardens, which is a great way to supplement pollination, sustain our future food supply, and provide nesting sites for other native bees, too.

This class will teach you how to build a house for your own yard to attract Mason bees! 

Tickets Members $20 Non-Members $35

Bring work gloves or garden gloves!

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Making Flowers Out of Pinecones!

Members
Sold Out
Non-Members
Sold Out
Where

Lowcountry Center Auditorium

“Making Flowers Out of Pinecones” with Gilma Caslin, Diane Herbert, and Cindy Kerr.

Who knew that pinecones could look like zinnias! Come have fun and make a wreath to take home. This wreath will last throughout the summer and the flowers will stay beautiful!

10:00 am to 2:00 pm, LCC Auditorium.

Please bring your own lunch! Water will be provided.

Members $30, non-members $45 Limit 15 people.

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