Are you ready to get your hands dirty? The result will be worth it. In this fun and interactive program led master flower show judge and expert florist Emily Bader, you’ll learn how to take a mud ball and turn it into a beautiful moss and flower-covered sphere. Kokedama is a Japanese garden art that may be placed on a platform or suspended from a string with the plant. Not only will you learn how to make this charming and clever piece of art, in the process, but Bader will also teach you about the history of the ancient practice of Bonsai.
By participating in this session, you can expect to:
Special Instructions: This program’s fee covers the supplemental materials provided to attendees. However, participants are encouraged to bring their own scissors, gloves and a bucket.
This program is presented by Emily Bader and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
Cancelling Your Reservation: If you are unable to attend a program, cancelling your reservation gives us an accurate count of how many to expect; for sold-out programs, cancelling your reservation also allows someone on the waitlist to attend in your place. Canceling your reservation for this program is especially important as most of our floral programs have limited supplies. Cancelling can be done in two easy ways: by calling 407.644.2492 and selecting Option 1, then Option 3 to speak to a representative or by using the online ticket cancellation option in your original confirmation email from Eventbrite.
By participating in this program, you agree to CHWB’s Gracious Space policy.
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About the Program Presenter
Emily Bader has been chairman and judge of flower shows since the mid-1980s. She was president of the Suburban Garden Club of Germantown, TN, and the Winter Park Garden Club, and spearheaded a WPGC Civic Awareness project at Pulsifer Place. She is currently working with the City of Winter Park for planting an Edible Orchard on Cady Way and signage for all the trees in Central Park.
In Germantown, TN, Bader served as chair of the Beautification Commission for several years and was awarded a Four-Star individual Award from the state. She now enjoys serving on the Board of Winter Park in Bloom. Her goal is to enhance Winter Park to be an even nicer community than when she moved to town in 2011.
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