Local Reading artists and ‘makers’ joined forces to create some stunning lilies

Local Reading artists and ‘makers’ joined forces to create some stunning lilies – using a range of materials, from ceramics to fabric, paper and plastic, found objects and recycled ones, to create a unique ‘bouquet’, designed and staged by award winning florist Marc Allridge.  The flowers will be debuting at Haslams, Friar Street, Reading on Monday 16 October.

Reading Museum in collaboration with Jelly, Reading Guild of Artists (RGA), Two Rivers Press, Whiteknight’s Trail, and many independent artists and ‘makers’ celebrate the wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde by commemorating his birthday on Monday 16 October.

Marc Allridge from Cherubs Floral Design in Caversham designed the installation which will be going into Haslams front window on the morning of 16 October. Marc’s company has been in Reading for 13 years and employs 16 people.  The award winning florist, said:  “I am delighted to be involved with this project.  It was like Christmas morning opening all the lily boxes.  What an eclectic mix of artistic expression!  The lilies come in every material imaginable and some gave me cause to smile as I unfurled them from their wrapping. Drop by Haslams from Monday morning to see them displayed.”