Name: Basic Floral Design, Part 1: February Session
Start: 2023-02-14T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2023-02-28T20:30:00-05:00

Basic Floral Design
PART 1

Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity. 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. A section on cut flower care and handling is included, along with a text. All materials provided; students need to bring sharp floral snips. Instructor: Mimi Cassick.

Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly worn masks are strongly recommended for indoor class participants regardless of vaccination status. The Garden reserves the right to implement additional safety measures. Any updates will be communicated prior to class, if possible.

All programs subject to change.

Event Details

This class occurs over the following dates:

Tuesday, February 14
Thursday, February 16
Tuesday, February 21
Thursday, February 23
Tuesday, February 28

GES: FD, 10, required*

*This class offers 10 hours of required credit toward the Garden Education Series: Floral Design Certificate. Non-certificate students welcome.

About the Instructor

Floral designer Mimi Cassick has been creating designs for Richmond area clients for more than 30 years. She has worked independently and with Coleman Brothers Flowers and is currently with Vogue Flowers. She has taught floral design at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for more than 20 years, and is the primary instructor for the required courses in the Floral Design Certificate

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Basic Floral DesignPART 1

Event Details

About the Instructor

Basic Floral Design
PART 1