Fall Flowers Workshop at the Scotch Plains Public Library

September 27, 2017 at 10:00 AM

Scotch Plains Library

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Summer may be over, but there is beauty to be found in the flowers of fall!

On Thursday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m., join fellow community members at the Scotch Plains Public Library for a flower arranging workshop with Lisa Mohn from Apple Blossom Flowers.

Materials for arrangements will be supplied, but please bring your own vase and pruners!

Attendance is limited; please register here!

The Scotch Plains Library is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block from Park Avenue in the center of town.

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