Blooming Banter: A Conversation on Florals in Every Day

invites you to step into a world where flowers do more than bloom - they transform lives, spaces, and moments. Join us for an evening of conversation, wine, florals, and great company to celebrate the return of Bodacious Blooms.

Meet three creatives known for curating florals throughout their designs and work: London-based paper artist, Zoe Bradley; floral designer, Canaan Marshall; and interior designer, Whitney Durham. Moderated by Ann Howe, Managing Director of Schumacher, the conversation will be centered around incorporating florals into the every day - both personally and professionally - and how florals inspire their respective crafts.

Your ticket includes:

• Wine, provided by Wölffer Estate
• Light bites, prepared by Brush Sushi
• An exclusive gift bag
• Access to Carousel Fine Arts evening VIP event taking place after the panel: Spring Reverie: A Contemporary Exploration of Eric Alfaro's Transient Blossoms from 7pm - 9pm

Blooming Banter will take place inside , located on Bolling Way across from Le Bilboquet. Event is rain or shine as event space is indoors.

Parking: Plaza Valet is available, as well as self-parking options in the North & South Parking Garages. Learn more about your parking options .

Meet The Moderator: Ann Howe, Schumacher

Ann Howe is a lifelong design enthusiast and has worked in the industry for 12 years. The past 5 of those years have been spent at Schumacher, where she is currently the Managing Director of the South and Carolinas. Ann resides in Atlanta with her husband and daughter, Rebecca.

Meet The Panelists:

Zoe Bradley, Paper Artist

Born in Warwickshire England, Zoe Bradley studied fashion design at Middlesex University. After graduating with a first class honors degree, Bradley went onto train as an apprentice with fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Today, Bradley works across many disciplines combining sculpture, fashion and theatre. Bradley is an innovator when it comes to sculpting in paper. Never defined by a conventional approach, her work draws upon her skills as a former fashion designer, she works like a tailor and applies her artistry using the paper form.

Canaan Marshall, Floral Designer

Marshall is the next-door floral designer of your dreams. An old soul, he has had a natural knack for all things growing and green since childhood. Marshall is best known as the vibrant, young fellow to turn your everyday into elegant. Perhaps just as notable is the seemingly effortless way he creates and very often makes his clients feel as though they, too, could create something just as wonderful.

Whitney Durham, Interior Designer

Whitney Durham of Whitney Durham Interiors has designed spaces across the Southeast – ranging from complex home renovations to more intimate small projects. Her love of original art and color, combined with special antique and vintage finds, is the foundation for her memorable projects. Whitney’s design aesthetic is often described as fresh, traditional, and approachable with a modern twist.

Upcoming ticketed events at Bodacious Blooms:

Floral Workshop

The florals and fun continue on Friday, May 3 with a Floral Arranging Workshop with Canaan Marshall.

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