Booming Brilliant Talks: Alice McCabe at Keele in Town

ArtsKeele and Brilliant Bamboo invite you to a lively, hands‑on evening with Alice McCabe, Director of Metafleur and internationally trained floral artist, as she shares her bamboo‑inspired creative practice and the fascinating world of Japanese bamboo fence making.

Event Overview:

Date: Thursday 19 March 2026
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Keele in Town, Newcastle‑under‑Lyme Town Centre

Tickets: £10 — Book via Ticket Tailor

This edition of the Booming Brilliant talks dives into Alice’s exploration of bamboo following her specialist training in Japan, supported by the RHS travel bursary, the Japanese Garden Society, and the Daiwa Foundation. Expect an inspiring introduction to Kyoto‑certified bamboos, traditional Japanese fencemaking techniques, and how these methods can influence large‑scale floral installations and sustainable design in the UK.

Alice will also share insights into her shortlisted design for the Chelsea Flower Show 2026 in collaboration with Trebah Gardens, Cornwall, and offer practical advice on securing sponsorships and bursaries for creative travel to Japan. A Q&A will round off the evening, filled with enthusiasm for collaboration, craft, and glo bal creative exchange.

About Alice McCabe

Alice is a multi‑media artist and floral designer whose work spans installations, land‑based design, painting, and performance. With over twenty years of experience working with flowers and plants — including training with the RHS and the Permaculture Association — she creates sustainable, conceptual floral works that highlight both beauty and deeper meaning. Through Metafleur, she focuses on large‑scale, environmentally conscious installations and green arts education.

In Partnership

This event is brought to you by Brilliant Bamboo, supported by Newcastle‑under‑Lyme Borough Council and #UKSPF funding, and proudly hosted by ArtsKeele at Keele in Town.

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