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Arts Glances: Garden design talk, Angkor Wat program, wild mushroom lecture
Garland FarmISLANDER FILE PHOTO Garden design talk BAR HARBOR — The Beatrix Farrand Society’s program season at Garland Farm concludes on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m. with “Winterland: Create a Beautiful Garden for Every Season.” The speaker is Cathy Rees. “Winterland” was written for northern gardeners and designers who want to celebrate their outdoor spaces during the winter months. In her talk, Rees will discuss design strategies to employ, elements to emphasize and gardening practices to adopt that will make a garden more engaging throughout the winter and during the other seasons. Registration is requested. The cost is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Students are admitted free.…
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Not every Arts and Crafts was plain and boxlike
Arts and Crafts furniture was in style from the late 19th to the early 20th century. It was very different from the ornate styles of the earlier Victorian era. It had the advantage of new tools and mass production. The Arts and Crafts movement promoted skilled craftsmanship, quality work and simple, sturdy shapes. Iconic Arts and Crafts and Mission workshops, like Stickley and Roycroft, are known for their simple furniture made in dark oak with little ornamentation. This doesn’t mean that every Arts and Crafts piece is a plain, heavy box! This umbrella stand, which sold for $300 at a Selkirk auction in St. Louis has a light, intricate look.…
