A Weekend of Spectacular Corporate Events produced by Encore Creative
The weekend of March 5th-7th was an especially busy time for the crews of Encore Creative, as we were setting up a number exciting events for the employees of Marsh USA.
The Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale was the venue chosen to host, and the expanse of it's grounds along with the multitude of meeting spaces was ideal for presenting several distinctly unique events.
The weekend was planned around a spectacular awards presentation, but guests arrived to find a number of other activities to keep them busy in the meantime; including an Ice Cream Social and a Western-themed cookout.
The idea for the Ice Cream Social came together spontaneously, as a result of a visit to our props warehouse. It wasn't the first time this has happened, and undoubtedly, will not be the last. From time to time, clients visit our warehouse with a specific idea in mind, but as they tour our facilities, the magnitude of what we can do here starts to become apparent. With our huge collection of stages, sets, and props in the building, it's easy to see how ones imagination can start to run rampant. Oftentimes, clients sign off on a more comprehensive order than initially anticipated. In this instance, our Malt Shop set, and our Ice Cream Cone Highboys Tables sold themselves.
The Cowboy Cookout was a beautifully executed outdoor function. Taking advantage of the weather which Arizona is so famous for, we set up a variety of western themed props and decor, including our Cowboy Chaps Entry Arch and our ever-popular Mahogany Island Bar, well-stocked with Mojitos and other libations.
Meanwhile, while our crews were finishing up work on the Glow Lounge and putting the finishing touches on the Awards Ceremony, I was spending a lot of time going back and forth between the two spaces, and recording the progress. You can see an overview in the clip above, and some more details in still photographs here.
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Encore Creative Welcomes Floral and Table Designer, Andrea Vote
I have recently joined the team at Encore Creative to head the new floral department and work with their talented event team. I have always been greatly focused on and influenced by art and design through many different mediums.
I was born in South Africa and raised in Japan and Greece. Growing up in these countries, with such rich culture and history of art, significantly inspired me as an artist. Later, I moved to Arizona where I attended Arizona State University and graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Art in Fibers. In school my concentration was in textile design with a great focus on plants and nature. Bringing these elements into my art really sparked my interest in floral design.
After graduation my career brought me to Los Angeles, where I was the Head Designer at one of the top floral design studios in the area. There I worked on numerous challenging events and accounts for a high end clientele consisting of actors, musicians, fashion designers, artists, hotels, and corporate business. Some of these events include: custom home florals, weddings, magazine publication, corporate functions, fashion shows, network television production, talk shows, movie premieres, studio films, industry award ceremonies, and many other social events. Working with clients of this caliber really gave me the opportunity to grow as a floral designer and use my creativity to its fullest extent.
My style of design ranges greatly from traditional to sleek and contemporary, with great attention to detail, color, and artistic expression. Specializing in extremely themed work, I am able to visually produce what our clients can only imagine through the medium of floral design. Detail is one of the most critical aspects of design. My attention to detail shows how much I love what I do, even with the smallest embellishments. This quality is extremely important for any event, but especially when working with individuals to create dream weddings and other ceremonial gatherings. I am extremely sensitive to the relationship between a bride and groom and the floral design for their special day. Making sure that the final product is exactly what the client is envisioning from the bouquet to the adornments at the reception.
I am extremely excited to be working the team at Encore Creative and to be a part of the production that they are so well known for.
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Encore Creative Designs and Builds Custom Boardwalk for Themed Event
In the early stages of planning an event, one of the first considerations in deciding upon event decor is coming up with a stunning entry way. This is key to making a great first impression, and setting the event's tone.
Often, our clients are in search of something which they haven't seen elsewhere, or are working with a theme that's unique to their corporate culture. We strive to accomodate these clients in bringing their vision to life, and that's where our custom design and fabrication services come into play.
The above image is from a recent event with a Boardwalk theme. The pier was created specifically for this event, based on the client's vision. No matter what the event, be it themed or traditional, we can come up with something spectacular for you, and at any budget.
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Putting Children First
On February 25th, 2010 Encore Creative coordinated a community event for DHL, introducing staffers to the faculty and the students of the Children First Academy in Downtown Phoenix.
As Ollie the Trolley pulled up in front of the school, and the dozens of yellow-shirted DHL employees disembarked, no one could have guessed just how profound an experience was in store.
After a few group photos, everyone assembled in the cafeteria, where we were greeted by Dina Gerdon, the school's Community Resource Director. Dina introduced us to several students who would serve as our guides, as we broke off into several groups for a tour.
After visiting several key areas, and spending time with the kids in the classroom, and on the playground, it was immediately apparent that Children First Academy is an extraordinary place, doing extraordinarly work. They are in need of your support, and we'd be hardpressed to think of an organization more worthy. Here are a few highlights from our day with CFA:
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Klinko Game by Encore Creative
Encore Creative was commissioned by a local casino to construct a Klinko chip game, based on the popular game on The Price Is Right.
Watch a slideshow of the construction process:
Here's a clip of the game in action:
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