Daily Archives: November 7, 2024


Monday, November 18 and Wednesday, December 18, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Botanical Talk and Tour at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Join a member of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum horticulture staff on either November 18 or December 18 for a 30-minute presentation about the role of plants at the Museum, past and present. Then, step into the enchanting world of plants at the Gardner Museum for an hour-long guided experience through the galleries. Experience the magic of the verdant Courtyard, view the Monks Garden designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (below), and discuss botanical imagery embedded throughout Isabella Stewart Gardner’s collection.

This is a ticketed event, and space is limited. Click HERE to see pricing and availability, and to purchase tickets.  


Tuesday, January 28 – Sunday, February 2 – Abstracting the Land Through Photography

North Country Studio Workshops in Bennington Vermont offers five-day intensive workshops for artists and craftspeople, in an atmosphere of discovery, energy, collaboration, and inspiration. Clay, fiber arts, printmaking, drawing, jewelry, paper and book arts, painting, sculpture, basketry, encaustic, mixed media, and photography are taught by nationally and internationally-known artists and instructors.

Nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains of Vermont, the classic New England campus of Bennington College provides workshop facilities, accommodations, and an inspirational setting.Expand your understanding of landscape photography to convey metaphorical, personal, and historical narratives. Learn traditional and alternative techniques such as photograms in cyanotype and lumen prints alongside digital capture. Engage in studio and outdoor sessions crafting visual stories. Lectures and critiques provide perspective and feedback. Perfect for those seeking an exploratory approach to creative landscape photography. Some photography experience helpful. Instructor Rachel Loischild is an artist, mother, educator, and Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow in Photography. Holding an MFA from Pratt Institute, her work has been shown at galleries and museums including  the Danforth and the Newport Art Museum, and the Jounju Photo Festival in Korea. Her work is held in numerous collections.

  • Application Fee: $60.00
  • Residents: $1,555.00
    (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board Tuesday dinner through Sunday lunch)
  • Commuters: $1,255.00
    (Tuition, Fees, Lunch and Dinner Tuesday dinner through Sunday lunch)

Click here for a list of supplies that you will need to bring for this workshop. Register at https://ncsw.org/photography