Spill Festival: To Wither And Bloom
To Wither and Bloom is an afternoon of discussion and activity on the subject of floriography, the language of flowers and plants. Floriography has long been connected with myths, herbalism, culture and art, and now we invites you to step into this world.
to wither and bloom // sunday 15th october // st. stephen’s church // 12pm-5pm // free
Founder and artist Ben Driver will be in conversation with Michael Perry aka Mr. Plant Geek uncovering how flowers have influenced the way they see the world, how flowers have spoken to them, and how they use flowers to speak. Afterwards you can explore your own connection with flowers in a zine-making workshop alongside a live performance from artist Girl Guide.
Schedule:
12pm: Doors open
12:30pm: In conversation with Michael Perry
1:30pm: Short break
2pm: Live performance from Girl Guide and Zine making workshops
5pm: Finish
What to Expect
This is a family-friendly SPILL Community Takeover event.
This event is unticketed, and you’re welcome to come and go as you like
St. Stephen’s Church is a step-free venue, with gender-neutral and accessible toilets.
