The Garden Design of Piet Oudolf
Tuesday, November 18, 10am – 4pm
Piet Oudolf. Photo by Hanna Packer
$170; members $153
(one-day workshop)
About the Class
Renowned garden designer Piet Oudolf revolutionized landscape design with his naturalistic style focused on perennials. He is a key figure in the New Perennial movement, which prioritizes ecology and appreciates plants at every stage of their life cycle. While his résumé includes many private gardens, some of his best-known designs in the United States are public spaces like the High Line in New York and Lurie Garden in Chicago. This workshop will dive into Oudolf’s design principles, highlight specific plants and combinations, and examine gardens designed by Oudolf, including the newly planted Calder Gardens in Philadelphia. Please note: Piet Oudolf is not directly participating in this class.
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Barnes classes will:
- Sharpen your observational and critical thinking skills.
- Improve your ability to communicate about art.
- Deepen your appreciation for cultures and histories outside your own.
Instructor
Erin Monda
Monda is the horticulture manager at Calder Gardens. Previously, she was a section horticulturist for more than six years at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, where she managed and designed a diverse range of gardens and landscapes. She holds a dual master of science in nonprofit leadership and master of environmental studies from the University of Pennsylvania.
Andrew Bunting
Bunting is the vice president of horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. He received a BS in plant and soil science from Southern Illinois University. Before arriving at PHS, Bunting worked at the Chicago Botanic Garden and Chanticleer Garden and spent 27 years at the Scott Arboretum. He serves on the board of Magnolia Society International and wrote The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias.
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