Flowers at Fairfax House this Autumn
Flowers Festival at Fairfax House, inspired by the 18th century architecture and decoration of the House.
Flower Festival and Symposium at Fairfax House
Stunning flower arrangements will fill Fairfax House this autumn as part of a new annual flower festival.
George Smith, one of the world’s most celebrated lecturers and demonstrators in flower decoration, will team up with the Acomb Flower Club to create flower arrangements for Fairfax House which will be inspired by the 18th century architecture and decoration of the building and the famous Noel Terry collection of English furniture and clocks.
The Flower Festival, known as Flowers in the English Country House, will run from Saturday 20 to Sunday 28 September and the arrangements will be displayed in all the rooms and can be viewed during the opening hours which are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 11am to 4.30pm and Sun 1.30pm to 4.30pm. The normal House charges apply which are £5.00 (£4.00 concessions).
Peter Brown, Director at Fairfax House is delighted to give a local flower club the opportunity to decorate Fairfax House and to have the involvement of George Smith. He said: “It has been several years since we had a flower festival in the House and we are thrilled that this event will happen again. We are hoping the wonderful 18th century surroundings will inspire some stunning creations and look forward to seeing and indeed smelling the flowers in the House.”
There will also be a flower symposium – The Art of the Garden - for flower enthusiasts which takes place on Friday 19 September from 10am to 5pm at Friends Meeting House which is just around the corner from Fairfax House. This is a day-long event which will provide a historical context to flowers arranging in the home. The speakers will include an illustrated talk by Mary Rose Blacker author of Flora Domestica - A History of British Flower Arranging 1500 – 193l and Peter Brown, Director of Fairfax House and author of Derby Porcelain, the work of floral and botanical artists, 1790-1805. George Smith will create a flower arrangement and there will be an opportunity for a private viewing of the Flower Festival in Fairfax House. The symposium costs £35 per person for the day which includes a buffet lunch. Tickets are available from Fairfax House on 01904 655543 or by calling into the reception during open hours.
The Fairfax House 2008 season runs from Saturday 9 February through to 31 December 2008 (closed 24, 25, 26 December for Christmas). The new season’s brochure is now available from Fairfax House, Castlegate, York. Alternatively go to www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk for more information.
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Press Contacts:
Peter Brown
Tel: 01904 654443
Email: peterbrown@fairfaxhouse.co.uk
or
Melanie Paris
Tel: 01904 647408
E mail: hello@melanieparis.com
George Smith, one of the world’s most celebrated lecturers and demonstrators in flower decoration, will team up with the Acomb Flower Club to create flower arrangements for Fairfax House which will be inspired by the 18th century architecture and decoration of the building and the famous Noel Terry collection of English furniture and clocks.
The Flower Festival, known as Flowers in the English Country House, will run from Saturday 20 to Sunday 28 September and the arrangements will be displayed in all the rooms and can be viewed during the opening hours which are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 11am to 4.30pm and Sun 1.30pm to 4.30pm. The normal House charges apply which are £5.00 (£4.00 concessions).
Peter Brown, Director at Fairfax House is delighted to give a local flower club the opportunity to decorate Fairfax House and to have the involvement of George Smith. He said: “It has been several years since we had a flower festival in the House and we are thrilled that this event will happen again. We are hoping the wonderful 18th century surroundings will inspire some stunning creations and look forward to seeing and indeed smelling the flowers in the House.”
There will also be a flower symposium – The Art of the Garden - for flower enthusiasts which takes place on Friday 19 September from 10am to 5pm at Friends Meeting House which is just around the corner from Fairfax House. This is a day-long event which will provide a historical context to flowers arranging in the home. The speakers will include an illustrated talk by Mary Rose Blacker author of Flora Domestica - A History of British Flower Arranging 1500 – 193l and Peter Brown, Director of Fairfax House and author of Derby Porcelain, the work of floral and botanical artists, 1790-1805. George Smith will create a flower arrangement and there will be an opportunity for a private viewing of the Flower Festival in Fairfax House. The symposium costs £35 per person for the day which includes a buffet lunch. Tickets are available from Fairfax House on 01904 655543 or by calling into the reception during open hours.
The Fairfax House 2008 season runs from Saturday 9 February through to 31 December 2008 (closed 24, 25, 26 December for Christmas). The new season’s brochure is now available from Fairfax House, Castlegate, York. Alternatively go to www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk for more information.
Ends
Press Contacts:
Peter Brown
Tel: 01904 654443
Email: peterbrown@fairfaxhouse.co.uk
or
Melanie Paris
Tel: 01904 647408
E mail: hello@melanieparis.com