The Arts and Crafts Movement in the 19th and 20th centuries left a legacy of fine gardens. These gardens continue to influence garden design and crafts today. Respect for nature, simplicity, integrity of design, use of local plants, stone and material, melded nature and culture into a seamless composition. House and garden were a unity with garden structures joining each other and garden rooms designed to further the integration. A desire to see plants achieve their full form while being mindful of their seasonal attributes made for gardens that rewarded throughout the year. Examples of Arts and Crafts gardens from throughout North America will showcase their style, content and meaning. This lecture is sure to inspire and educate.

Join Frank Kershaw for a memorable tour of North American Arts and Crafts Gardens.

A popular lecturer on parks and environmental topics, Frank is Director of Policy and Development in the Parks and Recreation Division of the City of Toronto’s Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department. His presentation on behalf of the City of Toronto to the ‘Nations in Bloom’ contest in Hamamatsu, Japan, February 2000, won first place for cities over 1 million population.

Frank will give the annual tribute to William Morris on his 171st birthday. Presented by the Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre, and the William Morris Society of Canada.

Tickets: Members of the William Morris Society of Canada and Resident Artists of the Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre - Free with membership card - (show card at box office for your ticket). Non-Members: $10 For tickets, call the Box Office: 416-973-4000. Members - this is a great opportunity to introduce your friends to the society!

For information, call Jean Johnson: 416-973-4928.