Fall Symposium 2008
Earth Impressions: Designing With Nature
with Rob Plattel
Rob Plattel is a Dutch artist, designer and stylist whose hallmark is natural art. Along with talents in both landscape and interior design, Rob is a master florist who demonstrates and offers classes internationally, focusing on unique designs that place organic materials in contemporary arrangements inspired by nature. We’ve invited Rob from the Netherlands for three days of design instruction. Join us for one or all three of these programs.
INSPIRED BY NATURE: FLORAL DESIGN
Thursday, September 25; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at RBG Centre. Members: $150; Non-members: $175
(Fee includes lunch and all materials)
A hands-on workshop for floral designers. Rob’s designs focus on two main areas: decorative and vegetative. While designing a decorative arrangement, flowers and leaves are combined with other natural materials to express personal creativity, and the possibilities are limitless. In vegetative arrangements, flowers and foliage play the leading role and their natural characteristics must be respected. Rob has several natural designs on hand which he uses to interpret his approach and then participants create two designs using flowers, greens and natural materials. Once completed, he critiques each creation, helping participants to gain insight and improve their techniques.
MAXIMUM 40. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 16
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NATURAL RHYTHMS: INSPIRATION FOR DESIGN
Friday, September 26; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at RBG Centre. Members: $175; Non-members: $200
(Lunch included)
An interactive workshop for landscape and interior design professionals. In this one-day workshop, participants explore their creativity and work on their own plans for a site that incorporates the natural art techniques demonstrated by Mr. Plattel. He discusses composition and combination of plants, trees, and found natural materials, exploring various gardens and their surroundings and determining what makes for a compelling garden or landscape design. This informative day combines the worlds of landscape design and earth-based art and will inspire designers of outdoor and indoor spaces.
MAXIMUM 25. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 17
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NATURAL RHYTHMS IN FLORAL DESIGN
Sunday, September 28; 1 to 4 p.m. at RBG Centre. Members: $40; Non-members: $55
An inspiring demonstration of stunning techniques in floral design and artistry, suitable for anyone interest in floral design for the home. Royal Botanical Gardens has been accentuated by the works of our Earth Art artists all summer long, as they marry the world of nature and art in our spectacular garden settings. Now we turn our eyes to the world of floral design inspired by the earth. International floral artist, Rob Plattel, explores connections with the environment as he works with branches, seeds, leaves, weathered woods, roots, fruits, and anything thing else that motivates him, demonstrating nature’s timeless values. Rob demonstrates a number of arrangements while explaining his techniques and the thought behind each.
MAXIMUM 300. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 19
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Online registration or call 905-527-1158, ext. 270.
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