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Spring Awakening: Gardiner in Bloom
The Gardiner Museum brings together people of all ages and backgrounds through the shared values of creativity, wonder, and community that clay and ceramic traditions inspire.
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Spring Awakening: Gardiner in Bloom
May 3, 2013 - May 5, 2013
For one weekend only, spectacular floral installations by ten of Toronto’s top floral designers will be displayed throughout the Museum to celebrate the arrival of spring in the city. Each designer will create a stunning floral installation inspired by a particular piece in our permanent collection.
The Designers
Bert Brown (Earthwork Floral Design)
Sue Clarkson (The Garden Club of Toronto)
JosephDelarge (eco|stems)
Bruno Duarte (Fresh Floral Creations)
Bella Jackson (Floral Fetish)
Phyllis Lill & Marilyn Lill (Lilium)
Rosemary Little Jeffares (Quince Flowers)
Michael Renaud (Horticultural Design)
Lidia Tacconelli (Fiori Floral Inc.)
Margaret Taylor (The Garden Club of Toronto)
Exhibition Programs & Events
Thursday May 2, 6 – 9 pm
Cocktail & Oyster Gala Reception
Regular: $125; Groups (6 or more ): $95 each
Saturday May 4, 2 – 3:30 pm
Creative Floral Techniques
Speaker: Bruno Duarte, Fresh Floral Creations
$15 General; $10 Members
Sunday May 5, 1 – 4 pm
Kids Flower Pot Decorating
$5 General
Sunday May 5, 2 – 3:30 pm
Spring Door Decor
Speaker: Michael Renaud, Horticultural Design Inc.
$25 General (includes tea & Scones)
