Late Summer
A Workshop and Dinner with Ariella Chezar & TJ McGrath
September 10th, 2024 Jardin de Buis, Pottersville NJ
Join us for a one-day workshop experience and dinner at the stunningly picturesque Jardin de Buis, Pottersville, NJ, led by esteemed floral designer and author, Ariella Chezar, alongside floral designer and advocate TJ McGrath.
In this immersive workshop, we'll explore both the beauty and challenges of working exclusively with locally grown blooms that ground us in the hues and textures of late summer in New Jersey.
students will learn:
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basic mechanics for small centerpiece and satellite designs
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how to create captivating designs working with tone on tone hues
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creating dimension and texture with minimal elements
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mechanics for larger installation and statement piece and designs
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layering these concepts together to create a unique, intimate dining experience
The workshop kicks off on September 9th, 5pm in the afternoon with a book chat/signing & champaign toast.
This is a separte ticketed event that is included in your registration for the full day workshop Sept 10th.
We encourage you to register now to secure your place
Sept 10th our full day together at-a-glance
Morning
Afternoon
9:30 am- arrival and introductions
10:00 - 11:00 am walking tour
introduction to Jardin de Buis with Andrea Filippone, Ariella and TJ; culminating at the cutting garden (hopefully) bursting with zinnias, dahlia and cosmos.
11:30-12:30 pm Demo Installation/Large scale design
12:30-1:30 pm Working Lunch
1:30 Working Lunch/final touches
1:45-3:30pm Table Arrangements
a collection of centerpieces and complimentary satellite designs
3:30-5:00 pm Setting the table/styled shoot ready light refreshments
6:00 pm Cocktail Reception
6:30 pm Dinner
8:30ish pm Farewell
Included in your $1,899 registration is:
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a bounty of local and seasonal blooms for all of our hands on design activitie
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a centerpiece bowl and pin frog to design with, and take home
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a gallery of images from our day together to use for your professional portfolio/ marketing
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refreshment throughout the day, light lunch and delicious, seasonally inspired dinner
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for terms and conditions of registration please click here
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Register for the Full Day Workshop & Dinner Here
Register in full
Register with 50% non-refundable deposit
In conversation with Ariella Chezar
Home in Bloom,
hosted by TJ McGrath
September 9th, 4:30-6pm at Jardin de Buis, Pottersville , NJ
Celebrate Ariella's long awaited 3rd book, Home in Bloom with a book chat, demo and signing. Refreshments and cakes
This is a separate ticketed event from our full day immersive workshop, $40 per person. We welcome all, floral enthusiasts, floral designers, garden enthusiasts, artists and creatives. Space is limited so we reccomend reserving yours today by clicking the PayPal button below.
When making your travel arrangements, Newark Liberty International is the nearest airport. Use Jardin's address, 129 Pickle Road, Califon NJ 07830 to find the nearest stays
Terms/Conditions
PLACE
The workshop will be held in Green houses and Orangery at Jardin de Buis, approximately 45 minutes west of New York City, and approximately 35 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport, in the picturesque landscape of Hunterdon County, New Jersey. There are four English Setter dogs who do love to greet guests and visitors to the estate, so dare we say, "must love dogs". We will send you further information closer to the time.
PAYMENT
The workshop is payable via the links provided. This will secure your place. Please allow a few hours for a responce notification of your payment. If you have any questions please email tj@tjmcgrathdesign.com
REFRESHMENTS
Workshop day will include lunch, water and tea or coffee, snacks throughout the day. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.
START AND END TIMES
The workshop days will start are noted in the description. We typically aim to finish by 4pm, unless stated otherwise in the itinerary. It maybe that we run over time on some days and this should be considered if booking transport such as taxi’s, airline/train tickets. You are obviously welcome to leave whenever you like.
REFUNDS
Please make sure you have travel insurance in place to cover any eventualities if you are unable to join us. We will not be able to refund your place if you are unable to attend, even if we re-sell it.
EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
We cannot be held liable for situations beyond our control, including (but not limited to) acts of war, acts of God, threats or acts of terrorism, civil unrest or unforseen personal circumstances. We also cannot offer refunds for illness, flight delays or any other circumstances.
COVID.
In the event that the world shuts down again due to Covid and we have to cancel the workshop due to new restrictions then we will offer a full refund. We cannot , however offer a refund for individual cases of Covid. Please do not attend if you test positive or suspect you have Covid.
CANCELLATION ON OUR PART.
In the unlikely event of a teacher cancellation, every effort will be made to deliver the same content by another accomplished person in the same field. If we need to cancel the retreat, we will refund the money you have paid so far. We cannot be responsible for other expenditure and costs such as flights though. Please make sure you have insurance in place for this.