The Foraged Wreath: A Dried Natural Materials Workshop
January 30, 2027 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$40 – $50
Join Assistant Horticulture Supervisor and creative artist Beck Armstrong for a hands-on wreath-making workshop inspired by the beauty of the natural world. Using an abundant collection of foraged and dried materials from our landscape, participants will create their own unique, nature-inspired wreath to take home. Whether you love foraging, gardening, or simply working with natural materials, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to slow down, engage with the natural world, and be creative! This program is financially sponsored by the Associates of Scott Arboretum & Gardens.
Registration Cost
Members: $40
Non-Members: $50
ACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register.
Become a member of the Associates of Scott Arboretum & Gardens here.
Program Details
- Registration is required.
- Registration includes all wreath materials.
- Class limited to 18.
- Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
- For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.
- This program is financially supported by the Associates of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens.
About ACCESS
Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders may receive $2 tickets for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. This discount may not be valid for special events or sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS card and valid photo ID on the day of the program. For more information about the ACCESS program, please visit art-reach.org/access.
About the Instructor:
Beck Armstrong is an assistant horticulture supervisor at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Prior to joining the staff in 2023 as a gardener, she was the Assistant Manager in the Nursery/Perennials Department at Wedgewood Gardens in Glen Mills. She also worked as a farmhand at Anchor Run Farm CSA in Bucks County, a gardener at Roots Landscaping in Glen Mills, was a temporary gardener at the Scott Arboretum & Gardens, and maintains many private gardens in the Philadelphia area. Beck completed a 3-month internship with Aprovecho Sustainability Research Center in Cottage Grove, Oregon, and a summer internship with the Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Beck completed the Horticulture Certificate Program from the Barnes Arboretum at St. Joseph’s University in 2025. When she is not gardening, you can find Beck at the Potters Guild, where she transforms clay into beautiful and functional pieces of art.
