Flora & Forge Family
FLORAL DESIGN - WORKSHOPS - FARM
Cherrelle
Cherrelle received her Bachelor’s of Science Degrees in both Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising at MSU in 2008. Since then, she has worked in custom design, creating one of a kind handbags, accessories, baby and nursery items, embroidery, and special occasion wear, including historical garments, wedding dresses, bridesmaids’ dresses, and flower girl dresses. She also spent 5 years cultivating love of the arts in local children as an art teacher for 417 Kids Fine Art Club.
Cherrelle has always loved design, which shows in her gardens as well. What began as a way to contribute to feeding her family while being a stay-at-home, homeschooling mother has gradually turned into a passion for cultivating the earth and artfully displaying it’s bounty. This passion lent way to seeing the value of sustainability in companion planting, restoring native prairielands, and the joy of planting lots-and-lots of FLOWERS!
Now Cherrelle’s focus is in intentional, bespoke floristry; utilizing and prioritizing the rich and unique beauty of florals grown right here in Ozarks to create memorable and motivating floral art and instillations.
Cherrelle’s Galleries - Art In Bloom 2023 - Art In Bloom 2022
ORNAMENTAL IRON - BLACKSMITH - WELDING
Samuel
Sam has an incredible eye for detail. He loves math, physics, understanding machines, roasting coffee beans, and solving puzzles. Ask anyone who knows him and they will tell you he is a hard worker and prides himself on his work ethic.
Sam earned his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Metalsmithing from MSU in 2008. Additionally, he completed an internship in Glassblowing at Silver Dollar City during this time. He has been employed for 10+ years at a local ornamental iron shop where he worked 8 years as the resident blacksmith and continued on their current CAD draftsman. Now, working from his own home shop, he takes custom jobs on a case-by-case basis as he loves being able to see a commissioned piece completely through from concept to installation. Sam is passionate about quality, finds metalwork very rewarding, and enjoys all aspects of this trade. This shows in his work as you can see in the gallery.