Preview Party for Art in the Elements: A Plein Air Floral Exhibition

Friday, September 8th, 2017 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Presented by Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary and the American Institute of Floral Designers - North Central Chapter.
Discover living sculpture exhibits of fresh floral and botanicals in the natural setting of The Mountain at Cranbrook Gardens. Experience one-of-a-kind floral artworks, mingle with the artists, attend educational workshops, and explore the Gardens. Register online today!

Proceeds from this fundraising event will help support the preservation of Cranbrook House & Gardens and the scholarship fund of the American Institute of Floral Designers - North Central Chapter. 

Photography by Al Cooley

Admission
$50 per guest
Includes one drink ticket (cash bar), hors d'ouevres, dessert, a floral fashion accessory, and a $25 tax-deductible donation

Registration
Register online using the links below or by calling 248.645.3149. Advance reservations for the Preview Party are required by Tuesday, September 5 at 12:00 pm. 

Tickets will not be mailed for this event. 

The exhibition will be held rain or shine. Reservations are nonrefundable.

Meet the Artists
This exhibition is designed by members of the American Institute of Floral Designers - North Central Chapter. AIFD and its worldwide accredited members are in the forefront of the industry in presenting educational design programs and in designing flowers for such renowned events as the Tournament of Roses Parade, Academy Awards and Presidential Inaugurations.

Click here to learn about the artists.
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Orchid Plant Upgrades Workshop - Lisa Belisle AIFD

Friday, September 8, 2017 | 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 9, 2017 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Sunday, September 10, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Learn how to upgrade the look of a blooming Orchid plant a few different ways. Sometimes they are great on their own, but you don't have to settle for the box store look when company comes over or when giving as a gift. Lisa will explore some out of the box ideas to decorate Orchid plants and how to care for them.  

Wire Work to Personalize Bridal Bouquets - Deborah Strand AIFD

Friday, September 8, 2017 | 7:30 pm -8:00 pm
Saturday, September 9, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 10, 2017 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Watch as Deborah demonstrates how decorative wire adds artistic value to bridal bouquets. Join Deb as she shows different styles of today's trend-setting bridal bouquets, enhanced with decorative wire. Interact up close as she builds the architectural foundation of bouquets, and learn how to use and reuse aluminum wire in your own bouquets at home. 

Parking
Parking is available onsite, on Lone Pine Road, and across the street at Christ Church Cranbrook.

Accessibility
Cranbrook House & Gardens is a historic facility preserved and maintained as closely as possible to its original design. As such, there are certain natural and artificial surface conditions, such as grass, wood chip, stones, stairs, steep slopes and uneven terrain which can make walking and use of a wheelchair difficult. Assistance for persons using wheelchairs or walkers is recommended. 

Cranbrook House
Cranbrook House will not be open during this exhibition. 

Media Sponsor
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Photo Credit
Photography by Al Cooley. Photographs are for illustrative purposes only - exhibit designs will vary.

Registration for this event has closed.