Elaine Brenchley, First State Heritage Park, 302-739-9194 elaine.brenchley@state.de.us; or Necia Beck, Delaware State Parks, 302-739-9175, necia.beck@state.de.us
Deck the Halls with a homemade seasonal wreath at the First State Heritage Park
DOVER (11-29-11) – The First State Heritage Park will offer two wreath-making workshops on Saturday, Dec. 3. Certified floral designer Susan Krabill will teach participants how to create a wreath reminiscent of colonial America, using evergreens of varying colors and textures. Finishing touches will be added with clusters of bright berries, pinecones, woodland gleanings and other natural materials.
Susan Krabill is a veteran of the floral industry. She has been working at Jen-Mor Florist, Inc., a family-owned business, for more than 30 years, where she became Delaware’s only designer certified by the prestigious American Institute of Floral Design. Susan also regularly exhibits at the Philadelphia Flower Show, serves as the Superintendent of the Delaware State Fair’s floral department, and instructs classes on floral arranging for the Community Program at Delaware Technical Community College.
“There is a long tradition of using seasonal greens at this time of year as decoration,” said First State Heritage Park Interpretive Programs Manager Sarah Zimmerman. “We are very excited to be able to bring a hands-on workshop for the public to enjoy and learn from as part of our December First Saturday activities.”
Workshops will take place at the John Bell House on The Green in Dover. The fee is $30 and includes instruction and materials. Workshops begin at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. and last approximately 1-1/2 hours. Space is limited, and required registration may be made by calling 302-739-9194.
The First State Heritage Park at Dover is Delaware’s first urban “park without boundaries” linking historic and cultural sites in the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777. The park is a partnership of state agencies, under the leadership of Delaware State Parks, working in collaboration with city and county government, nonprofit organizations and the private sector.
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