Bristol RI Garden Club

August 14, 2024
Saltwater Studio

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The Bristol Highlands Community House

68 Mulberry Road

Bristol, RI

 

Join us for a very interesting presentation with Mary James of Saltwater Studio Art & Design. Mary will demonstrate her artistic process of using live seaweed to create unique artwork. She is a formally trained artist, living in Newport, RI. She has developed a whole product line of ceramics, fine art and even jewelry.  She collects live seaweed from local beaches to create one of a kind, pressed art pieces.

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September 11, 2024

Bristol Garden Club Annual Tea

 

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

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Following our business meeting, members & ticketed attendees will enjoy Blithewold’s famous tea, followed by an inspiring presentation by the renowned John Tschirch. John is an award-winning Architectural Historian, who has toured many incredible gardens in both America and Europe.  He will be speaking about his newest book, America’s Eden: Newport Landscapes Through the Ages.

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​October 9, 2024

Juniper Hill

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Historic Juniper Hill Cemetery opened in the 1850s and is the final resting place for several famous Bristol residents including Colts and De Wolfes. It is a fine example of the mid-19th-century rural cemetery movement. With winding lanes and paths, historic headstones, and a host of beautiful trees, it is an ideal spot for a fall stroll and guided tour by Chris Fletcher, noted arborist and cemetery director.

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​November 13, 2024 Origami Demonstration

 

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.  Barbara Sousa will walk us through the steps to create beautiful Christmas ornaments using this ancient art.  This will be a hands-on workshop.  All materials will be supplied.

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​December 2024
Annual Holiday Luncheon

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Bring your favorite holiday side dish, appetizer, or dessert to share at our festive annual potluck get-together. The club will provide the main course and beverages.

 

This is a social event, without a designated program. As you enjoy visiting and wishing each other the happiest season’s greetings. A short business meeting will follow.

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​​February 12, 2025

Winning Designs

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Are you interested in exploring the world of flower shows? Master Judge and blue-ribbon winner, Vera Bowen, will demystify the world of horticultural and floral design shows and the art of creating ribbon-worthy entries. Elevate your floral arranging skills and learn the tips and tricks of one of our resident experts.

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​March 12, 2025

Seashell Designs

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Melonie Massa, owner of Mermaids Baubles, turned a fascination with sea glass and seashells into unique designs. She has been exploring the art form since 2008 and updating it with a modern twist on Sailors Valentine Jewelry. She has developed techniques that give her "Mermaids Baubles" a gorgeous gloss and durable strength. Realistic shellflowers & rare treasures from the Sea are often tucked into her exquisitely detailed designs.

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​April 9, 2025

The Big Little Garden

Location: Rogers Free Library, Bristol

     Time: Noon - 3pm

 

Join us for a wonderful presentation by Barb Young, owner of The Big Little Garden. Barb designs amazing gardens for residential and commercial properties. She will present a beautiful slide show of the holistic gardens she designed for a Hospice Center in New Hampshire, where she lives. The idea of peace, harmony and quiet reflection are created to provide solace for patients and their families.

 

Topic: Developing the gardens of Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH. Renovation and development of over 30 individual gardens. Discussion will focus on how we blend original ornamental gardens with newer naturalistic and native gardens to support a broader range of beneficial wildlife.

 

​​May 14, 2025

Annual Spring Luncheon

​Location: The Beach House, Bristol

     Time: Noon - 3pm

 

We will meet during a delicious lunch, with time for socializing before and after. There is no formal program at this meeting, except the installation of our new Executive Board.

 

Installation of new executive Board Members

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Register and pay on-line ($2 transactional fee added)

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