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Black History Month Performance - Songs of Faith, Hope, & Freedom

Where

Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium

Songs of Faith, Hope & Freedom

Rozlyn Sorrell will present Songs of Faith, Hope & Freedom for Brookgreen Gardens’ Black History Month observance on Saturday, February 22, at 1:00 p.m., in the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium.  The program is free with Garden admission. To reserve seating, call 843-235-6049.

Acclaimed vocalist Rozlyn Sorrell, of Garner, NC, shares the path from slavery to freedom through song. From traditional a cappella spirituals and gospel favorites to contemporary standards from the realms of jazz, pop and country, the music and informative narrative guide the listener through an inspirational and uplifting journey.

Enjoy this recording of Rozlyn singing "It's Never Too Late" and make your reservations early for this event at Brookgreen.

 

The 2020 Creative Education Winter Programs have been generously sponsored in part
by Carolyn Riley in memory of Dick Riley.

 

 

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Nottin bot de Rice! (Nothing but Rice!)

Where

Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium

Join us for a 50-minute interactive lecture presentation, Nottin bot de Rice! Ron Daise, Vice President for Creative Education hosts this educational and interactive cultural game show informs viewers about the rice culture lived and passed down by Gullah Geechee people of the southeastern coastal United States.   Each guest becomes a “contestant” who will gain “points” for answering questions about aspects of rice production, Gullah Geechee people, songs, history, culture, foods, and trivia.  

Wednesday's at 1:00 p.m. in the Lowcountry Center Auditorium. See specific dates.

Free for members and included with garden admission. 

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The Portrait and Figure in Relief Sculpture with Eugene Daub, FNSS

Where

Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. Center for American Sculpture

Selecting an appropriate photo to work from is a critical factor in relief.  This workshop will help you make the correct selection and will take you through the many ways to approach your subject in relief.  You will also learn how to make a mold and a cast of your project.  There will be a portrait demonstration and a figure demonstration.  If time allows, there also will be a patina demonstration. 

$650 plus materials fee. Click here for more information.

 

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Animal Sculpture with Fall Sculptor in Residence Bart Walter, FNSS

Where

Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. Center for American Sculpture

Students will understand the connections between animal anatomy and behavior.  They will learn how to create a sense of movement in sculpture and the importance of capturing gesture in figurative sculpture (of animals and people).  Lastly, students will learn to observe live animals, and work directly from life.

$650, plus materials fee. For more information, https://www.brookgreen.org/sculpture-workshops

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Developing the Sculptor’s Eye with Simon Kogan, FNSS

Where

Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. Center for American Sculpture

Energy, action, movement, and feeling in sculpture are not a theatrical mask or a symbolic gesture - they are pieces of a deep, hidden secret to be discovered and brought to life.  We will learn how to see more in a model than just a tedious account of features and details.  We will uncover hidden emotions in mundane poses and turn them into remarkable, exciting sculpture.  We will find whispering movement and turn it into pronounced action.  We will see how motion and character are tied to anatomy and structure, and how they define both possibilities and limitations.  We will be working with a model, using the material of your choice (oil clay, water clay).  The class will be a focused study in anatomical and figurative sculpture, sculpting from life with the goal of enhancing understanding of structure, composition, and sculpting technique.  Students will produce many sculptures, 8” to 14” tall, quick and juicy.  Students will discover the connection between clay choice and the mood of the sketch.  Transforming a lump of clay into an exciting dynamic form is magical. Together, we will develop an eye that uncovers these secrets.

$650, plus materials, model’s fees  https://www.brookgreen.org/sculpture-workshops

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Plein Air Painting Demonstration

Where

Throughout the gardens

Plein Air painting demonstrations throughout the gardens and sculpture demonstration in the Rainey Sculpture Pavilion.

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Hortisculpture

Where

In the Mix sculpture by Patrick Dougherty

Trained docent to give a short talk on the In the Mix, Stickwork sculpture by Patrick Dougherty.

Brookgreen Volunteer, Riley Reynolds will be demonstrating techniques used in building In The Mix at The Visionaries pool.

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EXQUISITE MINIATURES

Where

The Jennewein Gallery

A Traveling Museum Exhibition of Miniature Paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist

Wes and Rachelle Siegrist capture the attention of viewers with miniature paintings so exquisitely rendered that they are often mistaken for photographs. Miniature art has been in existence for centuries and the current revival in its popularity has given rise to miniature art societies, which in turn have given the Siegrists a platform for international recognition among peers and collectors. Their tiny treasures typically measure less than 9 square inches and appear even more detailed when viewed under magnification. Consequently, Wes and Rachelle Siegrist enjoy a dimension of interactivity with viewers that few painters of standard easel-size paintings enjoy. A hallmark of their work is the ability to convey the feel of larger canvases or the essence of the natural world in miniature. It is no wonder that the Siegrists have been referred to as "World Ambassadors for Miniature Art".

This is the only South Carolina exhibition of these astonishing works. Make plans to visit!

Magnifying glasses are available for use in the gallery.

David J. Wagner, Ph.D.
Curator/Tour Director

This exhibition is generously sponsored in part by Gwen and Richard Heusel.

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Constitution Day Celebration

Where

The Constitution Oak and the Brookgreen Bell Tower

September 17 is designated “Constitution Day” as this is the date when the Constitution of the United States of America was formally signed.  In celebration of the signing of the Constitution, the Carolina Gold Chapter and the Theodosia Burr Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution invite staff, volunteers and guests of Brookgreen Gardens to participate in the following activities:

 At 2:15 pm,  gather at the Constitution Oak at Brookgreen Gardens where, at 2:30 pm, members of the Carolina Gold Chapter NSDAR will begin to read the Constitution. The Constitution Oak is left of the Pegasus lawn.

 At 3:30 pm, staff, volunteers, and guests of Brookgreen Gardens are to gather at the Brookgreen Bell Tower. The Bell will be tolled thirteen times beginning at 4:00 pm (once for each of the original thirteen colonies with the last signer of the Constitution having signed at 4:00 pm).   Staff, volunteers, and guests will be invited to help toll the bell. 

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Children's Imagination Walk

Members
Free
Non-Members
Free with Garden Admission
Where

The Storybook Forest

 

Imagination Walk 2025: A Magical Adventure for the Whole Family!

Set off on a whimsical journey through the gardens for our annual “Imagination Walk.” Wear your favorite costume and explore a day filled with exciting activities, creative crafts, and plenty of treats!

Pick up your scavenger hunt map next at the Butterfly Field, and follow the path to the Storybook Forest. Along the way, you’ll discover new activities, including Magical Creature Mask-Making, where you can create your mythical masks, and Potion-Making, where you’ll brew glowing “potions” using safe, colorful ingredients. Don’t miss our Wishing Tree, where little ones can hang their dreams on a special tree.

Storytime will be provided by the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library, featuring magical tales that will captivate young listeners and spark their imagination. We’re also excited to introduce a Face Painting station this year, where you can transform into your favorite character or animal before heading out on your adventure!

In addition to these new experiences, fan-favorite stations like Frog Races and DIY Bracelets will be back, offering endless fun for children ages 3-12 and the young at heart. There will be a Costume Parade at 2:00 pm with prizes for the most creative costumes.

This family-friendly event is free with Garden admission. Make lasting memories and celebrate the magic of the season at Brookgreen Gardens!

 

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