think[box] x Cleveland Botanical Garden: DIY Flower Press

Learn the basics of laser cutting and customize a wooden flower press to take home!

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Sat., Jul. 18, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Cost Free for members, $22 per nonmember adult, $1
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Join us for a program where making meets nature!

Participants will design and create their own wooden flower press using laser cutting technology, then learn how to preserve beautiful seasonal blooms.

During this guided session, guests will:
– Learn the basics of laser cutting and safely operate the equipment
– Assemble a custom flower press to take home
– Explore the science and techniques behind flower pressing
– Learn fun facts about the summer flowers available

Additional pre-pressed flowers will be available to create bookmarks and cards.

Guests may also personalize their flower press by engraving pre-designed patterns onto the wooden plates.

Age: Families (all children must be accompanied by an adult)

Time: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Cleveland Botanical Garden | Clark Hall

All flower press supplies are generously provided by Sears think[box].

think[box] x Cleveland Botanical Garden: DIY Flower Press
Saturday, July 18, 2026
11:00 am – 1:30 pm

Price: Free for members, $22 per nonmember adult, $15 per nonmember child

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Housed in an iconic seven-story, 50,000-square-foot facility at Case Western Reserve University, Sears think[box] is a world-class innovation center, makerspace and entrepreneurship ecosystem that welcomes thousands of visitors each year—and is open to everyone at no cost.

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