About this Event
Design with Nature, Build a Living Wall with Snow Blackwood
Bring the outdoors in, in a way that feels intentional, livable, and genuinely beautiful.
Join interior designer Snow Blackwood of Epiphany / Style for this free, inspiring and hands on workshop on biophilic design and living walls. Snow will break down the core principles behind designing with nature, then guide you through what it actually takes to create a living wall that thrives, from choosing the right plants to setting up irrigation, installing it cleanly, and caring for it over time.
You will leave with clear, actionable steps you can use right away, whether you want a small wall moment in a corner of your home or you are dreaming bigger.
What we’ll cover
🌿 Plant selection, what works indoors and why
🌿 Light, placement, and the most common mistakes that make living walls fail
🌿 Irrigation basics, options from simple to more advanced
🌿 Installation tips, materials, mounting, weight, waterproofing considerations
🌿 Ongoing care, trimming, feeding, troubleshooting, and keeping it looking lush
Who this is for
🌿 Homeowners and renters who want more life, texture, and wellness driven beauty in their space
🌿 Design lovers who want a practical entry point into biophilic design
🌿 Anyone curious about living walls and wanting to understand what is realistic before investing time or money
About Snow Blackwood
Snow Blackwood is an interior designer and the founder of Epiphany / Style, a Portland based studio creating modern, refined spaces grounded in story. Her work supports clients in major life transitions, starting fresh, downsizing, or redefining personal style, bringing clarity and creative direction so each home feels aligned with its next chapter.
Location
Gather:Make:Shelter
906 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Gather:Make:Shelter is a local nonprofit that collaborates with people experiencing houselessness and poverty through arts workshops and mentorship, building community through creative work.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1335 NW Kearney St, 1335 Northwest Kearney Street, Portland, United States
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