Literary Blooms

About this Event

Literary Blooms transforming and integrating old books pages into floral arrangements.

Literary Blooms is a unique and creative event that combines literature with floral artistry by transforming old, discarded books and pages into stunning floral arrangements. Participants repurpose worn-out books and pages into decorative displays by folding pages, carving out spaces for blooms, and integrating pressed or silk flowers. This event celebrates sustainability, creativity, and a love for books and nature. Whether it’s crafting bookish centerpieces, poetic bouquets, or artistic floral sculptures, Literary Blooms offers a hands-on experience that appeals to book lovers, crafters, and flower enthusiasts alike. Guests presenters include

Pennsylvania artist Kat Claar, owner of From Blossoms creates striking botanical compositions by combining silk flowers with painted paper shapes. Blending floral design with fine art techniques, she crafts three-dimensional sculptural forms that redefine traditional arrangements.

At the Literary Blooms event, Lisa Haas Conservation Education Specialist with the Blair County Conservation District will demonstrate how to dye book pages using natural dyes by infusing pages with rich, organic colors derived from plants, fruits, and other natural materials.

Julie Dilling, Education & Enforcement Coordinator from IRC, will explore how book pages can be used in compost and as garden mulch. While piles of books remain intact in landfills, individual pages decompose effectively when spread open on soil. Gardeners to the rescue—these discarded books can find new life as valuable mulch in our gardens!