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| Margurite Wildenhain exhibit |
The Pottery of Margurite Wildenhain
Located just above Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve in Austin Creek State Recreation Area, Pond Farm Pottery joined a select group of noteworthy places that possess exceptional value in illustrating the history of the United States. In December, U.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland designated Pond Farm Pottery a new National Historic Landmark. Pond Farm is cooperatively managed by Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods and California State Parks, with Stewards providing onsite support and programming including an artist-in-residence program and docent-led tours. Pond Farm Pottery is significant for its association with the mid-twentieth century American Studio Pottery Movement. The Farm was founded by Margurite Wildenhain, the first woman to achieve the designation of Master Potter in Germany who brought her Bauhaus influenced pedagogy to Sonoma County. The Stewards will host a Margurite Wildenhain exhibit vernissage at the Agrella Art Gallery at the Santa Rosa Junior College. Following the opening there will be a screening of the documentary: Marguerite: From the Bauhaus to Pond Farm in the followed by a Q&A with Pond Farm students. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | February 8.
Hikers, horseback riders, or nature lovers will delight in seeing blossoms along the trails of Jack London State Historic during peak wildflower season in February-August. To help visitors make the most of the natural splendor, the park provides a free online “Blooming Now” guide to the latest blossoms at the 1,570-acre park, with photos, names, and recently spotted locations. Visitors can seek out a variety of flowers, with names like California Buttercup, Pacific Hounds Tongue, and Checker Lily. The “Blooming Now” guide will be updated every two weeks through August 31, 2024. The guide is easy to print or follow online for walkers and hikers as they seek and identify the blooms found along the park's 29 miles of trails. In addition to admiring the wildflowers, visitors can enjoy the park's historic side and learn about the lives of famed author Jack London and his wife, Charmian, who made the place they called “Beauty Ranch” their home.
Experience a world of serene beauty and intricate craftsmanship both indoors and outside, at Sonoma Botanical Garden's new bonsai exhibit. Take in a fusion of modern and classic forms, from graceful uprights to dramatic windswept styles with more than 20 amazing, tiny trees, meticulously nurtured and shaped by local artisans and each a testament to the patience and creativity involved in bonsai's contemplative art form. Then stroll the Garden's paths to see some of the full-sized species showcased in the exhibit. Through March 22.
* Sonoma County Tourism https://www.sonomacounty.com/
* Birgitt Vaughan at publicrelations@sonomacounty.com
Living Sculptures – The Art & Science of Bonsai – Sonoma Botanical Garden
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| Sonoma Botanical Garden's new bonsai exhibit |
* Sonoma County Tourism https://www.sonomacounty.com/
* Birgitt Vaughan at publicrelations@sonomacounty.com
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