The Andover Garden Club is hosting a festive evening filled with beautiful flowers. Attendees will be invited to sip champagne while watching internationally known floral designer On Thai create stunning arrangements. Wine, cheese, crackers, fruit, and desserts will also be offered.

The event is being held in the lovely and historic Andover Town House, 20 Main Street in Andover, which is handicap accessible. Tickets ($35) may be obtained by emailing from Anne Feeney at pianopasta@comcast.net.

Since 1991 when he created it, On Thai has been the owner of Surroundings Floral Studio (http://www.surroundingsfloral.com/), a full-service florist that specializes in floral designs for weddings, parties, and corporate events. His notable accomplishments in New York’s capital region include designing the floral décor for the National Racing Museum’s Hall of Fame’s annual ball, as well as The National Dance Museum’s ball during the racing season in Saratoga NY. In addition he has designed private parties hosted by the most influential members of Saratoga’s social scene.  Photo of his work below from the Daily Gazette.

Thai is active in local and regional competitions and has won numerous awards for his entries, including the Teleflora’s People’s Choice Award and awards from several Capital District garden and flower shows. Each year he participates in New York in Bloom, a fundraiser for inner-city youth. He also regularly holds demonstrations for garden clubs throughout the Northeast. For example, Thai presented a selection of floral designs before the National Horticultural Society Convention in Boston MA; made presentations before the Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts Federated Garden Clubs and for the Garden Club of America in Seattle WA. Thai also executed a design presentation for the Creative Floral Arranger of America in Orlando FL.

Internationally, Thai has demonstrated and taught contemporary design at the Club in the Park, a leading garden club in the United Kingdom.