Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Autumnal Sunset
PAINT A PICTURE IN FLOWERS

Capture the rich colors and textures of an autumn sunset in this hands-on floral design workshop. Using a curated mix of fresh blooms, seasonal foliage, and grasses, you’ll learn how to create depth, movement, and color harmony in a lush centerpiece inspired by nature’s most dramatic evening skies. Perfect for beginners and experienced designers alike, this class celebrates the beauty of fall while encouraging creativity and personal expression through flowers. Instructor: Kate Hugo Vernon

Fees: Member $77, Non-Member $96

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

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Register Member $77

Register Non-Member $96

Date:
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details

All floral materials provided. Please bring clippers and an upright container, taller than it is wide, with an opening no greater than 5”. Nothing clear please. Although not required, frogs (aka Kenzans) are strongly encouraged.

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

Although she was surrounded by flower arrangements and cutting gardens from childhood, Kate Hugo Vernon did not expect her degree in 3-D Art to lead to a career in floral design. She worked as a software consultant and mother of five before launching The Arranger’s Market, her online shop, and then her floral design business. Kate’s passion for color and imaginative design soon became apparent in her work for events, in her workshops, and in demonstrations. “This should be easy: Mother Nature has already done the hard part” became her motto as she shared tips on how to simplify the arranging process without sacrificing creative possibilities. In addition to working as a floral designer and proprietor of The Arranger’s Market, Kate now shares floral design tips on social media, where she posts novel ways to display local flowers, greens and veggies and models an approach to arranging that is both sophisticated and fun.

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