CONNECT
View Property Listings
View Property Listings

November Artist of the Month
November 4 - 7

Rachel Gardner

Houston, TX

Purchase Tickets

about Rachel Gardner

Rachel Gardner is a Houston-based artist and professor known for her hauntingly playful papier-mâché sculptures. Growing up in Texas, Rachel’s love of nature and the wild inspired a lifelong fascination with the natural world, which now informs her sculptural practice. After earning her BFA and MFA, Rachel transitioned from painting to sculpture, developing a distinctive style that blends the detail of painting with three-dimensional form. She is currently teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses. During her time at Palmetto Bluff, Rachel will guide participants through hands-on workshops exploring papier-mâché sculpture, creative form, and finding tools in nature to create ink-drawn works of art.

Wednesday November 04, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Welcome Reception

FLOW Gallery + Workshop | Complimentary

Join us at FLOW Gallery + Workshop in welcoming our November Artist in Residence, Rachel Gardner, and encounter a new world of three-dimensional art. Inspired by the natural forms of the world around her Houston home, Gardner has developed a singularly beautiful form of papier-mâché that incorporates intricate details into hauntingly gorgeous shapes. During the reception, you can preview some of the workshop techniques Rachel has planned for her time at Palmetto Bluff and watch a live demonstration of crafting papier-mâché. 

Thursday November 05, 2026 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Papier-Mâché Birds

FLOW Gallery + Workshop | $100

Through intricately crafted designs, Houston-based artist Rachel Gardner coaxes astoundingly lifelike forms from simple papier mache materials, and this workshop will give you incredible insight into her process. From initial armature through to painting the details, she will guide you as you create your very own papier-mâché bird. The relaxed pace of this workshop at FLOW Gallery + Workshop will provide time to capture each detail, with a lunch to allow for drying.

Friday November 06, 2026 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Beyond the Brush: Creating with Nature’s Tools

FLOW Gallery + Workshop | $90

Sometimes art requires you to think outside the bristle, and in this exciting workshop, our November Artist in Residence, Rachel Gardner, will take you beyond the brush. Join Rachel at FLOW Gallery + Workshop for a session where you will create works of art using found “brushes” from the outdoors. Under her guidance, you’ll discover how everything from sticks and leaves to acorns can become a tool for creating art. With a focus on experimentation, texture, and the creativity unleashed by found materials, this workshop will have you exploring the outdoors to create your own captivating works of art.

Saturday November 07, 2026 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Papier-Mâché Holiday Ornaments

FLOW Gallery + Workshop | $80

Get the entire family ready for the season during this fascinating workshop helmed by our November Artist in Residence, Rachel Gardner. Using the techniques Rachel incorporates into her celebrated three-dimensional works of art, children and adults alike will design and create a whimsical papier-mâché ornament, lending artistic flair to this year’s tree. Designed with families in mind, this session offers a relaxed, creative all-ages environment where everyone can share in the joy of artistic creation.

DISCOVER YOUR ARTIST WITHIN

Find out more about The Arts Initiative’s events and programs.

Live
Stay
Explore
Discover
Conservancy
Our Story
Live
Home Listings
Homesite Listings
Wilson Village
River Road
Moreland Village
Architecture
Real Estate Tour
Stay
Explore
The Land
The Sporting Life
On the Water
Food & Wine
Wellness
Events
Retail
The Farm
Discover
Stories
the bluff Magazine
In the News
Videos
Photo Gallery
Conservancy
Land & Wildlife Management
Ecological Research
History & Archaeology
Education & Outreach
Our Story
Careers

Connect

Facebook Instagram

Palmetto Bluff Real Estate Company Sales Office

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 12 - 4pm
PB_Logo_white-1.svg
PB_Logo_white-1.svg
© Copyright 2025 Palmetto Bluff. All rights reserved.

We do not attempt to independently verify the currency, completeness, accuracy or authenticity of the data contained herein. All area measurements and calculations are approximate and should be independently verified. Data may be subject to transcription and transmission errors. Accordingly, the data is provided on an “as is” “as available” basis only and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market”. © [2023] REsides, Inc. All rights reserved. Certain information contained herein is derived from information, which is the licensed property of, and copyrighted by, REsides, Inc.

LIVE
Community Villages
Experience
Palmetto Bluff Club
On The Water
The Arts Initiative
Events
Conserve
About Us
CONNECT
View Property Listings