Class Schedule December 2024 – April 2025

NEW! Holiday Tablescape | December 6 | IN-PERSON

Create a stunning holiday tablescape that will last through the holiday season. Join floral designer Betty Ann Galway, AIFD, as she guides you in creating your own unique table design. She’ll cover floral design principles, the basics of tablescape design, and the elements that make an arrangement pleasing to the eye. Learn tips and tricks used by floral industry professionals. Gain new confidence in your floral design skills, and take home a lovely tablescape arrangement that will add beauty and style to your holiday decor!

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Holiday Wreath Workshop | December 7 | Morning 10 am OR Afternoon 1 pm | IN-PERSON

Create a unique holiday wreath to elevate your seasonal décor! Designer David Pippin will guide you in using common evergreens to create a base wreath on a straw form. You’ll add a variety of beautiful accent greens cut from the Garden’s collections and various festive decorations. We’ll have cookies, hot cider and hot chocolate available (included) to snack on while you work on your wreath. This workshop sells out every single year and we’re only offering two sessions, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

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Basic Floral Design, Part 1: Section 1 | January 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 | IN-PERSON

Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity—with floral designer Mimi Cassick. This course will introduce you to techniques and styles commonly used by professionals. Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes and how to prepare flowers for long-lasting arrangements.

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NEW! Fruit-Full Designs | January 15 | IN-PERSON

In this hands-on course, Kate Hugo Vernon, owner of The Arranger’s Market, introduces students to the art of embellishing designs with fruits and berries, adding unexpected color, texture, and a touch of whimsy. Suitable for all skill levels, the class covers techniques for securing fruits to arrangements, choosing berries that complement floral designs, and learning to appreciate the unique colors and textures that fruits and berries provide, especially in winter, when flowers are in short supply.

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Basic Floral Design, Part 1: Section 2 | January 23, 28, 30, February 4, 6 | IN-PERSON

Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity—with floral designer Mimi Cassick. This course will introduce you to techniques and styles commonly used by professionals. Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes and how to prepare flowers for long-lasting arrangements.

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NEW! Introduction to the Ohara School of Ikebana | January 24 | IN-PERSON

This course is designed to introduce the student to the Ohara School of Ikebana, an approach rooted in classical Ikebana but with modern and naturalistic elements. The Ohara School is most distinguished for its beautiful scenic arrangements. In this class the student will learn to construct a basic beginning arrangement using 7 stems including flower and branch material. This arrangement will reflect characteristics that make an Ohara arrangement uniquely Ikebana.

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NEW!  Tricks with Sticks | January 31 | IN-PERSON

Join floral designer Betty Ann Galway as she teaches you how to add architectural interest to your floral designs. Learn tricks with sticks, creating a wooden armature that can be used again and again. Learn several ways to incorporate your unique structure with different design styles, resulting in an elevated look for your floral arrangements.

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Arranging for the Altar | February 8 | IN-PERSON

Designer David Pippin helps you learn how to design and execute exciting arrangements for religious settings that are also appropriate and inexpensive. After demonstrating various formats, David helps you create an arrangement. Designs emphasize using common garden greens and purchased material as accents. Take away an arrangement and a wealth of ideas!

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Basic Floral Design, Part 2 | February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18 | IN-PERSON

In this course, participants will explore the elements and principles of design and floral techniques such as focal area, grouping and basing with floral designer Mimi Cassick. In each step-by-step class, you will create designs including an asymmetrical design, a contemporary spray, a crescent-shaped design, a horizontal centerpiece and a naturalistic landscape design.

Pre-requisite: Basic Floral Design, Part 1

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Locally Grown Dried Flower Spring Wreath Workshop | March 1 | IN-PERSON

Create a one-of-a-kind Spring dried flower wreath to showcase your creativity and support for a local flower farm! Designer Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Flower Farm will guide you in using dried flower material from the farm to create a base wreath on a grapevine form. You’ll add a variety of distinct spring dried flowers harvested from the farm and various seasonal decorations.

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NEW!  European Style Design | March 7 | IN-PERSON

Join floral designer Betty Ann Galway as she guides you through how to create a European style design sure to turn your floral arrangement into a work of art. Learn a fiber work technique with water tubes that can be used to create a stand-alone design or elevate a contemporary one. Create and take home a floral creation sure to impress your friends and family.

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NEW! Springtime Victorian Splendor | March 19 | IN-PERSON

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.

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NEW! Embracing Asymmetry | March 28 | IN-PERSON

In this hands-on course, lead by Kate Hugo Vernon, owner of The Arranger’s Market, students will break out of their traditional boxes and triangles and create dynamic, asymmetrical designs. Using seasonal materials such as budding branches and blooming bulbs, the course will focus on how to construct arrangements that are balanced without being symmetrical and lush without being fussy. Topics will include how to create focal points, line, and movement, but the emphasis will be on learning to follow the natural flow of plant materials. Beginners and experts welcome.

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Nuts & Bolts of Floral Design | April 1, 8, 15, 22 | IN-PERSON

Join this course after completing Basic Floral Design Part I & II (or other previous floral arranging experience) to continue exploring elements and principles of floral design with instructor, Mimi Cassick. You’ll learn how to plan floral designs or arrangements including how to choose your flowers, how to know how many flowers to buy, and how to create a theme for your floral arrangements. We’ll also explore new trends in floral design, preparing you to create stunning, trendy floral arrangements that impress!

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Hand-tied Bouquet Workshop | April 10 | IN-PERSON

In this workshop, learn the step-by-step process of creating a free-flowing, organic-style bouquet, paying special attention to shape and movement. Design your bouquet using the best locally grown blooms and foliage available. Svetlana will share helpful tips and tricks on flower handling and care, choosing a color palette, and creating a well-rounded design. You’ll leave this class with the basics of floral design mastered and a gorgeous hand-tied bouquet to carry home and enjoy!

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NEW! Springtime Baskets | April 18 | IN-PERSON

It’s time to fill your basket with some bright and beautiful flowers and foliage! With this arrangement, you may be as traditional or creative as you wish. David Pippin will share techniques on how to achieve both looks to suit your style. Take home your lush basket arrangement, certain to enhance your springtime decor.