SPRINGTIME VICTORIAN
SPLENDOR

On this site during the late Victorian period, Lewis Ginter opened Lakeside Park and the Lakeside Wheel Club, now the historic Bloemendaal House. During the Victorian era, flower arranging was taught and recognized as an art in Western culture, making it an important period in the history of floral design. Join floral designer David Pippin for a spring workshop that will combine history with hands-on floral arranging as you explore the history of floral design in the Victorian era. Create and take home a seasonal Victorian style centerpiece using a variety of cut flowers and foliage that would have been popular during that period.

Fees: Member $78, Non-Member $93

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

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Register Member $78

Register Non-Member $93

Date:
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details

All floral materials provided. Participants will need to bring sharp floral snips and a footed compote or small urn (non-clear and water-tight). Diameter should be 6 – 8″ and at least 3 – 4″ deep.

GES: FD, 2, elective*

*This class offers 2 hours of elective credit toward the Garden Education Series: Floral Design Certificate. Non-certificate students are welcome. All levels welcome.

David PippinAbout the Instructor

David Pippin was born and raised in Louisa County, Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education. Prior to founding David Pippin, Inc. in 2000, he worked and became known for his knowledge and creative talents in a variety of horticultural and education venues in the Richmond area. David’s name is well-known in Virginia’s horticultural world. He is a sought-after designer of inspired floral arrangements, a provider of garden-themed hands-on programs, as well as an educator with a wide range of horticultural knowledge and experience. In addition to running David Pippin, Inc., he is an adjunct professor in the Horticulture Department at Reynolds Community College. He is also a facilitator and consultant for Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom. During the McAuliffe and Northam administrations David served as the floral designer for The Executive Mansion of Virginia.

 

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