Hands-On Floral Design Workshop
A two-hour immersion in seasonal flowers, from first stem to finished arrangement
2 hours
Spend an unhurried afternoon getting your hands into flowers. This workshop is designed for anyone who has ever wanted to slow down, work with seasonal blooms, and discover the deeply satisfying art of floral design. No experience needed; just curiosity and a willingness to get a little pollen on your fingers. You will move through three guided sessions, each building on the last, learning the mechanics and instincts behind beautiful, natural arrangements.
What you'll learn
- How to condition and prep fresh-cut stems for long-lasting arrangements
- The fundamentals of balance, proportion, and movement in floral design
- Techniques for building structure in a vase using a flower grid
- How to create lush, organic arrangements with a garden-gathered look
- Creative ways to use every last stem, scrap, and bud
The sessions
- 01
Build-A-Vase
Your foundation in floral design · 50 min
We start at the beginning. You will learn how to prep your vessel, create a simple grid to support your stems, and build a lush, full arrangement from the ground up. We will talk about choosing a color story, creating rhythm with different textures, and knowing when an arrangement feels finished. By the end of this session, you will have a gorgeous vase arrangement and the confidence to recreate it at home.
- 02
Compote Centerpiece
Elevate your skills with a classic form · 50 min
Now that you have the fundamentals down, we move into a more structured design. The compote centerpiece is a timeless form, perfect for dinner tables, mantels, or anywhere you want a low, lush focal point. You will learn how to work with a compote vessel and floral foam alternative, layering greens and blooms to create that abundant, just-picked-from-the-garden feeling that makes a room come alive.
- 03
Scraps & Bud Vasesoptional
The art of using every last petal · 20 min
Using the leftover stems, buds, and bits from our first two arrangements, we will create a collection of petite bud vases. It is a lesson in seeing beauty in what might otherwise be overlooked, and a reminder that even the smallest bloom deserves a moment. You will leave with an armful of tiny arrangements perfect for windowsills, bedside tables, or gifts.
What to expect
- All flowers, tools, and vessels are provided
- Light refreshments will be available
- Wear something you do not mind getting a little water or greenery on
- Small groups to ensure plenty of one-on-one guidance
- A relaxed, encouraging atmosphere; this is about joy, not perfection
What you take home
- Your completed vase arrangement
- Your compote centerpiece
- A collection of bud vases
- Flower care tips so your creations last as long as possible
Ask for a seat
Workshops run in small groups and dates are set by what's in season. Send a note with the dates that suit you and how many are coming.
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