See the Floral Fantasies at Annmarie
Floral arranging is a whole lot more than putting flowers in a vase, and more than 30 floral designers from all across Southern Maryland will prove that with an exhibit at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in July. The weekend exhibit from noon to 4 pm Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17, is called Fabulous Floral Fantasies: Art Blooms Floral Exhibit and Demonstration.
The Floral Fantasies exhibit had a unique premise: each floral designer was assigned a work of art from the exhibit Swarm: Invasion of the Insects, and then were asked to create an arrangement that was inspired by that chosen work of art. Annmarie is describing the resulting work as “surprising, beautiful, and provocative – and not to be missed.”
If you’d like to learn more about the designs from the artist, come a little early on Saturday, July 16. Between 10:30 am and noon, visitors can learn about the creative process that the artists use for their floral interpretation. The incredibly talented floral designers from the Calvert Garden Club will share the secrets of their designs during this casual, drop-in demonstration. Once you see the demonstration, take a tour of the Art Blooms Exhibit, take a walk in the garden, or just enjoy the sculpture garden however you’d like.
Admission to the demo is free. For more information, visit the Annmarie website listed above; call 410- 326-4640; or email [email protected].
Classes for adults offered
Adults can register for “Intro to Stained Glass” to take place Saturday, July 16 (one day), from 10 am to 12:30 pm. The class will be taught by Leza Hepler. Learn the fundamentals behind stained glass art as particpants explore the copper foil technique. Learn to cut, shape, and grind glass, as well as foiling and soldering techniques to make a small sun-catcher for a window. All levels welcome.
There also will be a “Cascading Metal Earrings” class Sunday, July 17 (one day), from 10 am to 12:30 pm. The class will be taught by Tricia Hall. Learn to solder rings, form balls on wire, and create earwires in precious metal. Basic metalsmithing and wire-working techniques are introduced. All levels welcome.
Registration for both of these classes is required. Call 410-326-4640.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center is located in Solomons, MD, on the Chesapeake Bay. The garden includes a walking path through the forest that passes permanent and loaned sculptures, including 35 works on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. It is just off Route 2-4 on Dowell Road. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm daily.
For more about Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center, visit their Leader member page.
