Lilac flower clusters

Background and inspiration:When you think of Rochester NY, what likely comes to mind is lots of snow, Kodak, and maybe Wegmans. But to me, I think of flowers and the annual Rochester Lilac Festival! Every spring since 1898 thousands gather at Highland Park to celebrate the blooming of the largest collection of lilacs in the country! It kicks off with a big parade followed by dozens of live musical acts, local wine and beer tastings, many activities for families and children, and 5k and 10k races through the park, all while hundreds of artisans and vendors offer their goods and tasty treats. It’s a huge cultural event, all centered around that beautiful moment when the air is filled withe the aroma of lilacs in bloom.The model:This design is a lilac panicle or cluster of flowers, essentially what you would display in a vase. It consists of many small flowers that attach to knobs on a modular stem, and the stem pieces fit into one another so you can make the panicle as large as you like.