Join Berkshire artist and writer Suzi Banks Baum in BBG’s Mother Earth Lodge for a hands-on art workshop on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will harvest from the grounds of BBG just as the gardens reach their glorious peak of color. Expect to immerse yourself in the world of natural dyes and make intimate rituals of floral art. You will depart with a beautiful hand-bound book to inspire your creative practice. Along with harvesting and preparation of dyes, participants will be offered a daily centering meditation and writing prompts. A short materials list will be provided upon registration. There will be a materials fee of $15 per person, payable on the day of the workshop. Participants should bring an apron and their lunch.

Suzi Banks Baum is a protector of imagination, nurturer of attention and devotee to the handmade. Her work dwells at the crossroads of literary and visual art. She creates fresh traditions through the ceremony of daily creative practice. An award-winning author of creative nonfiction and a national workshop leader of book art, Suzi brings an embodied approach to artistic expression with deep respect for land and community.