PAFA Hosts PAFA in Bloom, April 4–6
PAFA Hosts PAFA in Bloom, April 4–6
National Floral Designers Transform Historic Landmark Building
With Over 60 Blooming Masterpieces
Preview Reception: April 3, 5:30-9:00 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA (January 23, 2014) – The galleries of PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building will burst into bloom this April during the inaugural installment of PAFA in Bloom, April 4-6, 2014.
PAFA is partnering with Schaffer Designs’ Bill Schaffer and Kristine Kratt, highly regarded national floral designers, as well as 15 garden clubs and 45 national floral designers to create a three-day showcase of more than 60 exquisite floral masterpieces interpreting art masterpieces from PAFA’s renowned collection and rarely seen Cast Hall.
PAFA in Bloom is the only event of its kind featuring national and international floral designers, including participants from the United Kingdom, Canada, as well as California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Internationally-acclaimed British floral designers Neil Whittaker and Wendy Andrade will host feature floral presentations and workshops, providing an exciting international element to PAFA in Bloom. Neil Whittaker has studied all over the world, gaining his National Diploma of Floristry (NDSF) in 1998, and his American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD) qualification in 2000. Whittaker is a seasoned competitor and was named the U.K. and Ireland’s Interflora Florist of the Year in 2011 and 2013. He also won the Croatian National Championship in 2010.
Wendy Andrade is recognized in the U.K. and internationally as one of the industry's shining talents. Her floral designs have been featured at various significant sites in the U.K., including The Houses of Parliament, The Lord Mayor’s Show and Hampton Court. Having gained the AIFD qualification in 2008, Andrade was invited to create floral installations for the Academy Awards in 2010.
“We are thrilled to introduce this new event to PAFA and Philadelphia. Sixty original floral designs will excite the senses and complement the rich beauty of the Frank Furness and George Hewitt-designed Historic Landmark Building and PAFA’s extraordinary collection of American art,” says David Brigham, PAFA President and CEO.
PAFA in Bloom will begin with a Preview Reception on Thursday, April 3, 5:30-9:00 p.m., with tickets ranging from $100 for Young Friends; $350 for Patrons; and $500 for Benefactors. The floral art installations will remain on view to the public from Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6.
To enrich the visitor experience, PAFA is offering a variety of related programs and workshops led by internationally-recognized floral designers and artists for adults, children, and families throughout the weekend. Please see list of related programming below.
Admission to the Historic Landmark Building during PAFA in Bloom will be $20 for Adults; $17 for Seniors (60+) and Students (with ID); $13 for Youth (ages 13-18); Free for Children (ages 12 and under), Military Personnel (excluding groups), and $5 for PAFA Members.
Please note: The Historic Landmark Building will be closed to the public on Thursday, April 3, for the installation of PAFA in Bloom.
PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS:
Feature Presentation by Floral Designer Wendy Andrade: GET WIRED WITH WENDY
Friday, April 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $60; $40 for PAFA Members /// Register by March 28
Price includes admission to PAFA in Bloom. Advance registration required.
Recently returned from a whirlwind floral design tour of Asia and on the anniversary of the release of her first book, Fresh Floral Jewelry, Wendy Andrade, NDSF, AIFD, CFD, FBFA, brings her unique style and exuberant personality to PAFA for design adaptations of her book and how its techniques can be used in tablescapes, arrangements, and floral structures.
Master Class/Workshop with Wendy Andrade: WEARABLE FLORAL ART
Friday, April 4, 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $150; $125 for PAFA Members /// Register by March 28
Price includes admission to PAFA in Bloom. Advance registration required.
Arriving at PAFA from her home in Kent, England, Wendy Andrade shares her tips, tricks and techniques used to create some of today’s most exceptional floral art. Explore the process of starting with a table of tools, flowers and supplies and finishing with beautiful, hand-crafted floral jewelry. Create your own wearable floral art to take home. All flowers and supplies are included in workshop fee. Design tools are to be provided by attendee, so don’t forget your needlenose pliers!
Feature Presentation by Floral Designer Neil Whittaker: THE DESIGN ELEMENT
Sunday, April 6, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $60; $40 for PAFA Members /// Register by March 28
Price includes admission to PAFA in Bloom. Advance registration required.
Neil Whittaker, NDSF, AIFD, CFD, FSF, brings his international, award-winning designs to PAFA in a live floral demonstration, presenting his acclaimed compositions from his successful floral studio, Design Element, in Irlam, Manchester, England to his global floral interpretations. From tabletop arrangements to floral installation pieces, Neil will share his knowledge of floral design, along with the methods and techniques it takes to present flowers with passion and style.
Master Class/Workshop with Neil Whittaker: EUROPEAN STRUCTURES
Sunday, April 6, 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $150; $125 for PAFA Members /// Register by March 28
Price includes admission to PAFA in Bloom. Advance registration required.
Work with this award-winning British designer as he explores the methods that have made him world-renowned. Create your own European-style floral masterpiece with Neil’s personal selection of successful floral designs that he has taught throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, Brazil, Vietnam, Australia, the U.S., and Canada. All materials are included in workshop fee. Please bring your own floral design tools (knife, pruners, etc.).
THE DESIGNER’S STUDIO
Presented by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS)
Saturday, April 5, 2 p.m.
Cost: Free with Admission to PAFA in Bloom.
In celebration of PAFA in Bloom, PHS takes its popular Designer’s Studio on the road for the first time ever. The Designer’s Studio debuted at the 2010 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show and is the horticultural version of Reality TV. Think “Iron Chef” with stems and blooms instead of pots and pans. In this contest, professional designers are given the same floral palette and props to build imaginative arrangements in 30 minutes, while the host points out their creative choices. Audience members can vote on their favorite and ask questions of each of the designers. The only rule is “Beauty Rules!”
CONTINUING EDUCATION ADULT WORKSHOPS
PAFA’s Continuing Education Department is hosting two adult workshops in conjunction with PAFA in Bloom (see below). Participants may register for both workshops and receive a 10% discount.
“THE FLOWER IN PASTEL” WITH JILL A. RUPINSKI
Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $125; $115 for PAFA Members /// Register by March 28
Price includes admission to PAFA in Bloom. Advance registration required.
Learn the fundamentals of soft and hard pastels while you draw from the breathtaking floral arrangements on display in the Cast Hall. Lecture and demonstration will address different pastel techniques, selection of paper for different effects, preparation of grounds, and the safe use of materials. The workshop also includes a visit to PAFA’s Works on Paper Gallery to view rarely seen pastels from the collection.
BOTANICAL DRAWING & PAINTING WITH LINDA GIST
Sunday, April 6, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $125; $115 for PAFA Members /// Register by March 28
Price includes admission to PAFA in Bloom. Advance registration required.
Spend a day investigating, sketching and painting botanical subjects in an historic PAFA studio. Explore the possibilities for creative expression offered by simple natural forms as you draw and paint with watercolor. Learn to build form and texture through the application of multiple layers of transparent watercolor and detail using dry brush techniques.
FAMILY WORKSHOPS
FAMILY FLORAL PAINTING
Saturday, April 5
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.: For families with children ages 6 and under
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.: For families with children ages 7 and over
Cost: $30; $25 for PAFA Members
Price includes admission to workshop and PAFA in Bloom for one (1) adult and one (1) child. Tickets for additional children can be purchased for an additional $15. Advance registration required.
Under the guidance of a PAFA teaching artist, families will explore floral painting techniques, colors and shapes, as they create a painting inspired by floral arrangements and artwork in PAFA’s collection. Every participant will leave with their own unique work of art! All supplies are included in workshop fee.
MAKE AN ARTISTIC HAT WITH MILICA SCHIAVIO
Saturday, April 5
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.: For families with children ages 7 and over
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.: For families with children ages 6 and under
Cost: $30; $25 for PAFA Members
Price includes admission to workshop and PAFA in Bloom for one (1) adult and one (1) child. Tickets for additional children can be purchased for an additional $15. Advance registration required.
Bring the whole family and create beautiful and creative fascinators during two 90-minute workshops, guided by Milica Schiavio, owner of Milica in the Hat Millinery. Families will select from four different styles to build their whimsical, wearable pieces of art that tell their personal stories, while exploring creative uses of everyday objects and learning millinery techniques.
Milica Schiavio teaches at Main Line School Night, has held fascinator workshops at the Baldwin School, is one of the Chapeau Contest judges for the Radnor Hunt race day, and currently has a collection of hats on exhibit at the Philadelphia International Airport.
FLORAL DESIGN WITH VALERIE MCLAUGHLIN
Saturday, April 5
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.: For families with children ages 5-9
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.: For families with children ages 10-15
Cost: $30; $25 for PAFA Members
Price includes admission to workshop and PAFA in Bloom for one (1) adult and one (1) child. Tickets for additional children can be purchased for an additional $15. Advance registration required.
Everyone is an artist in these fun, family-oriented flower design workshops. Valerie will inspire you to get your creativity flowing with fresh flowers as your medium. You will take home knowledge, great memories, and your own floral masterpiece. Valerie McLaughlin floral education spans CFD accreditation through the American Institute of Floral Designers, her studies at Longwood Gardens and numerous European Master Classes. After years of multiple blue-ribbon awards first as participant then instructor and Artistic Advisor at the Philadelphia Flower Show, Valerie was crowned “Queen of the Philadelphia Flower Show” in 2013.
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