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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Floral Centerpieces

If you’re trying to be more environmentally friendly in your flower arranging, this is the workshop for you! Floral designer David Pippin will discuss various techniques for arranging without floral foam. Participants will create an open, airy centerpiece using chicken wire as the mechanics/base in their container. The arrangement you create will be yours to take home.

Fees: Member $73, Non-Member $88

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

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact [email protected] or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.

Register Member $73

Register Non-Member $88

Date:
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Event Details

Design Styles: Victorian and English Garden with David PippinAll floral materials provided. Participants will need to bring sharp floral snips and a water-tight container (approx. 6″ tall x 10″ wide)

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.

About 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.