Class size is limited; please register in advance
Stone can be an astonishing element in a coastal garden. Akin to a well-pruned tree or an alluring planting, it has the power to evoke feelings, create atmosphere, quiet the mind.
Used poorly, stone can be distracting — even nonsensical — as when boulders erupt without context in front yards. (Yes, what IS that about!). But used with intention, stone can unlock the imagination and transform even the smallest outdoor space. “I want stones to feel settled,” says garden designer Jacob Knapp, “and discovered passively, as part of a composition. Their beauty and presence are best when subdued”.
In his workshop, The Art of Placing Stone, Jacob Knapp will celebrate the many facets of stone itself and ways in which to integrate into a garden. Drawing on a career steeped in the principles and philosophies of Japanese gardening, Jacob’s approach to choosing, designing and placing stone is suffused with respect and enormous care. “Stone carries a deep sense of geological history', he says, symbolizing resilience and permanence. Each stone has a face, a top, a root and often a direction that speaks to its placement and effect”.
Jacob’s class begins with a lecture inside the Hoffman Center, then moves to the Wonder Garden for the heart of the workshop: learning to place and set stone. We’ve arranged with him to bring two considerable stones for installation, giving participants a chance to apply a range of on-site experiences, particularly one close to the instructor’s heart: safety. “Safety for us gardeners when handling stone is number one,” he says, “but safety for the stone itself is a close second!”
If you love rock but at a loss how to effectively use it, this class is for you!
About the instructor:
Formerly senior gardener at the Portland Japanese Garden, Jacob Knapp is the owner of Pacific Pruning LLC. In his work, he blends technical horticultural expertise with a design approach rooted in observation, nature and spatial restraint. He can be reached at pacificpruningllc@gmail.com.
Class size is limited; please register in advance
Stone can be an astonishing element in a coastal garden. Akin to a well-pruned tree or an alluring planting, it has the power to evoke feelings, create atmosphere, quiet the mind.
Used poorly, stone can be distracting — even nonsensical — as when boulders erupt without context in front yards. (Yes, what IS that about!). But used with intention, stone can unlock the imagination and transform even the smallest outdoor space. “I want stones to feel settled,” says garden designer Jacob Knapp, “and discovered passively, as part of a composition. Their beauty and presence are best when subdued”.
In his workshop, The Art of Placing Stone, Jacob Knapp will celebrate the many facets of stone itself and ways in which to integrate into a garden. Drawing on a career steeped in the principles and philosophies of Japanese gardening, Jacob’s approach to choosing, designing and placing stone is suffused with respect and enormous care. “Stone carries a deep sense of geological history', he says, symbolizing resilience and permanence. Each stone has a face, a top, a root and often a direction that speaks to its placement and effect”.
Jacob’s class begins with a lecture inside the Hoffman Center, then moves to the Wonder Garden for the heart of the workshop: learning to place and set stone. We’ve arranged with him to bring two considerable stones for installation, giving participants a chance to apply a range of on-site experiences, particularly one close to the instructor’s heart: safety. “Safety for us gardeners when handling stone is number one,” he says, “but safety for the stone itself is a close second!”
If you love rock but at a loss how to effectively use it, this class is for you!
About the instructor:
Formerly senior gardener at the Portland Japanese Garden, Jacob Knapp is the owner of Pacific Pruning LLC. In his work, he blends technical horticultural expertise with a design approach rooted in observation, nature and spatial restraint. He can be reached at pacificpruningllc@gmail.com.
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