Opening Private Reception

Benefitting Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Healing Arts Program

• March 24, 6:00 – 9:00 PM 
• Color Therapy Roundtable: March 29tm 7-8:00 PM
• General Public viewing, March 25 - April 3, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

About the Event

Extraordinary works of glass art mixed with collections of exotic and unusual botanicals will dazzle visitors of the new Planterra Conservatory, as they experience unique creations from Detroit-based Furnace Design Studio at the first-ever Botanical Glass Salon and Exhibition, March 24 - April 3.

The exhibition, jointly produced by Planterra and Furnace Design Studio, will offer a breathtaking display of color, living foliage and light. Special lectures, tours, and videos will be presented during the opening week festivities. This will be a special event for all spring garden inspirations for homes and buildings with all works of art available for purchase.

The artwork presented within a garden setting is also a demonstration of the healing benefits of color and horticultural therapy. The opening reception benefits the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Healing Arts Program. A special roundtable discussion on art and color therapy will take place on March 29th.

Media Contact

Monica Luoma, PublicCity PR
mluoma@publiccitypr.net | 586-612-8220

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About Planterra

Established in 1973, Planterra is a national award-winning interior landscape firm specializing in interior landscape design, installation and horticultural maintenance. Planterra has over 2,000 installations throughout the United States and Canada and has grown to become the leading interior landscape provider for office buildings, hospitals, hotels, casinos, cultural institutions and shopping centers in North America. Its botanical conservatory greenhouses in West Bloomfield is a showcase of Planterra's expertise and is home to some of the most unique selections of exotic plants, tropical ornamental foliage, orchids, and decorative pottery for sale in the Detroit region. The Planterra Conservatory is open to the public, winter hours are Monday through Friday 10AM to 6PM and Saturdays 10AM to 5PM. For more information about Planterra, please visit www.planterra.com or call 248-661-1515.

About Furnace Design Studio

Furnace Design Studio is the collaboration of internationally-acclaimed glass artists, Chris Nordin and Michelle Plucinsky. The Detroit-based glass studio is known for custom commissions and site-specific installations for homes, commercial spaces and hospitality interiors. The artists are known for their classic Venetian-style craftsmanship, modern flair and versatility in creating signature molten glass pieces which range in style from organic and minimalistic to works with elaborate detail. The Furnace Design Studios shares a 14,000-square-foot working studio with the Glass Academy in Dearborn, Michigan. The studio is open for tours Monday through Friday 10AM to 2PM by appointment. Visit www.FurnaceDesignStudio.com or call 313.561.4527.

About Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Healing Arts Program

The mission of the Henry Ford Healing Arts Program is to create restorative and calming environments for patients, visitors and staff by integrating the creative arts and aesthetics into the healing process. Healing Arts seeks to bring literary, performing and visual art experiences that celebrate the cultural diversity of the communities we serve.