A selection of some of the West Coast’s most beautiful botanical illustrations may be viewed during October at Filoli Historic House and Garden in Woodside.
BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL ART ON VIEW AT FILOLI IN WOODSIDE THROUGH OCTOBER. The historic Filoli estate in Woodside is set in 16 acres of formal gardens surrounded by 654-acres of fields and woodlands. As is fitting, an essential part of Filoli’s mission is collecting, interpreting and preserving Botanical Art, especially botanical illustration.
FILOLI FLORILEGUIM EXHIBITION THROUGH OCT. 22. Begun in 2000, the Filoli Florilegium is an ever-growing collection that currently has more than 30 original works. The purpose of the Florilegium is to document the plant materials of Filoli within a historic perspective, using traditional methods of botanical illustration. While the artwork is created by contemporary artists, the style is classic in presentation. The Florilegium adds to the archives of historic information about Filoli and is a unique addition to the Filoli Permanent Collection. The collection is on display through Oct. 22 in the historic House’s Ballroom.
BOTANTICAL ILLUSTRATION PROGRAM. Filoli hosts a nationally renowned botanical illustration program where students can progress their artistic talents through challenging, integrated and comprehensive courses. The curriculum includes the systematic study of skills and concepts, basic botany and botanical art history. A certificate will be presented upon successful completion of coursework (180 classroom hours plus homework) and presentation of a portfolio and final project. Through Oct. 22, the historic House’s Trophy Room holds the final works from each of the graduating certificate program students. Each student is required to present five original paintings and/or drawings of a particular theme that successfully portrays the skill of a good botanical artist. More information on botanical art and illustration classes is available online. https://filoli.org/education/
FILOLI INSPIRATIONS SCULPTURE EXHIBIT IN THE GARDEN. A sculpture exhibit inspired by the Bourn collection of garden art and accessories is on view through Nov. 5. Guided walks through the exhibit will be offered on select days. Advance reservations are needed for the walks.
MORE ABOUT FILOLI. Filoli includes a 54,000 square foot Georgian revival style mansion turned living museum, 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens, a 6.8-acre Gentlemen’s Orchard, and a nature preserve with over 7 miles of hiking trails. Established as a private residence in 1917, Filoli was opened to the public in 1976 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Filoli is dedicated to the preservation, interpretation and stewardship of the cultural traditions and natural history of this country estate for public education and enjoyment. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. For more information visit http://www.filoli.org or call 364-8300.
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