“August is the slow, gentle month that stretches out the longest across the span of a year. It yawns and lingers on with the light in its palms.” — Victoria Erickson Happy Thursday, friends. I'm so thankful for the relief from heat and humidity. It's a welcome change! August is one of my favorite months because the fields are ripening, and the landscape begins to take on autumnal hues. Summer days are numbered, so let's spend as much time as we can among the flowers. This week at Bella, more perennials are arriving Friday, and you'll find new classes listed below. The needle-felting class is almost full already, so if you're interested but can't get in, email me and hopefully we can schedule a second session. (bellabotanicaboutique@gmail.com). A couple reminders: if you have an August birthday and received this newsletter but did not receive a separate August bday email in the last couple days, let me know! We want to celebrate your birthday by emailing you $10 to spend here at Bella, but we need to add you to the list. Also - a reminder that we have new hours: Thursday - Saturday 10-4 Sundays 11-4 Come visit soon - we'd love to see you again. Blessings on the rest of your week - |
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Watering cans from local potter (@outofthedustpottery) are back in the shoppe. Each one is handcrafted with an elegant yet practical handle. They look pretty on a shelf, too. |
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Add this ornamental Oregano ‘Bellisimo’ to your fall planters. |
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Saturday, August 17, 1 pm
Capture the beauty of summer florals with this unique art project using paper clay. Finished piece measures approximately 6" x 8". Participants will take art home and use watercolor paints once it is dry. Art can be displayed on a small easel. Cost of the workshop covers all supplies including a basic watercolor set and small easel. Fresh flowers will be available to use. Participants can also bring their own fresh flowers in a mason jar. Cost: $35 |
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Sunday, August 18 @ 12 pm
This project is for beginners or for those with some needle-felting experience. Artist Ginny DaValle will teach you how to create poppies using needle and wool. The project is unframed, but will fit in a 5 x 7 frame of your own.
Registration fee: $20; a material fee of $15 is due the day of the class and payable to Ginny with cash or check. |
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Saturday, August 24 @ 10 AM
Saturday, September 7 @ 1 PM
Finally, by popular demand, we are offering a hypertufa workshop - twice! These rustic-looking containers appear to be heavy cement, but they are lightweight and perfect for planting succulents. Make one rectangular or one round container (or both for an extra $10). Projects will need to be left at Bella for about a week before they can be taken home. They will need an additional 2-3 weeks to cure and will be ready for planting next spring! Cost: $35 per person. Rain date will be the following day. |
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LHOW TO GET TO BELLA FROM BURLINGTON |
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Take Hwy 11 West; turn left on Clausen, turn right on Hospital Road, stop at Northwind Perennial Farm, continue on Hospital Road, turn left on Hwy 120, left on Hudson, right on Walworth Street. Arrive! |
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Take Hwy 36 south through Burlington, past Burlington Garden Center; turn left on Spring Valley Road; slight left on Sheridan Springs Road, slight right on Buckby Road, turn right on Hwy 120 North to Hwy 36 intersection. Turn right on 36, and turn left on Walworth Street. Arrive! |
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1787 Walworth Street
Springfield, Wisconsin 53176, United States |
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