Spring Weekend

SPRING WEEKEND
APRIL 10 TO 12

Spring is in full bloom at Munson! Join us for Spring Weekend where flowers and art take center stage. Be inspired by the crowd-favorite Art in Bloom exhibition, roll up your sleeves in creative workshops; savor an elegant afternoon tea or floral-inspired dining experience; and catch a film that reveals the unexpected, and mysterious, side of flowers.

Art in Bloom is sponsored by Gail Kulaga.

April 10 to 12

ART IN BLOOM: FLOWERS INSPIRE!

Free to Members and ages 12 and under | $5 General Public

Art in Bloom presents stunning floral designs inspired by the Museum of Art’s collection in a juried exhibition, including People’s Choice. Designs created by talented local florists, design professionals, horticulturists, flower farmers, and artists will explore this year’s theme of “Flowers Inspire!”

Closing Reception and Awards Presentation Sunday at 3 p.m.

Pre-registration requested

Admission

WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS

Friday, April 10, 11 a.m.

Designing Beauty: Lessons from McKenzie-Childs and Sonnenberg Gardens

Free

Join David Hutchings, Executive Director of Sonnenberg Gardens, for Art in Bloom! Get expert tips on garden design, plant selection, and creating stunning, balanced spaces.

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Friday, April 10, 2 to 3 p.m.

Tips for Environmentally Friendly Gardens Presentation

$8 per person
Pre-registration requested

Grow a garden that’s healthy, eco-friendly, and full of native plants with smart tips for sustainable gardening.

Tickets

Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to noon

Meet the Growers

Free

Interested in the local flower scene? Meet the people from our community who are involved in green initiatives, from farmers and gardeners to educators and advocates.

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Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m.

Seed Starting Presentation

$8 per person
Pre-registration requested

Master the basics of seed-starting, including seed choice, lighting, soil, watering, and tracking growth.

Tickets

Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to noon

Quilled Floral Greeting Card Workshop

$20 Members | $24 General Public
Pre-registration requested

Discover the art of quilling and create beautiful, floral-inspired greeting cards in this hands-on class.

Tickets

Saturday, April 11, 1 to 4 p.m.

Utica Creative Reuse: Upcycled Flower Power

Free

Get creative with Utica Creative Reuse and craft a fun, funky floral project using repurposed materials—perfect for all ages.

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Sunday, April 12, 1 p.m.

Spring Flower Arranging Class

$52 Members | $60 General Public
Pre-registration requested

Create your own spring arrangement with last year's Best in Show winner Jasmine as you learn essential floral design techniques in this inspiring, hands-on class.

Tickets

Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m.

Kids Design! For Ages 8 to 15

$15 Members | $18 General Public
Pre-registration requested

Kids can design their own art-inspired floral creation in this hands-on workshop led by Art in Bloom designers.

Tickets

SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday, April 10, noon

Colorful Keys

Free

Enjoy a quiet moment to unwind with a relaxing lunchtime performance by Hamilton College piano students—perfect with a boxed lunch, too!

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Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11
1 to 4 p.m.

The Plant Stand Pop-Up Shop

Discover thoughtfully curated houseplants and plant goods for sale from The Plant Stand, founded to make plant ownership easy, inviting, and accessible for everyone.

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