Class Schedule July – December 2025

 

Basic Floral Design, Part 1 | July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19 | 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! Some Like it Hot | July 25 | IN-PERSON

Turn up the heat with Some Like It Hot, a vibrant floral design class celebrating the bold, eye-catching colors of summer. This course will explore dynamic color pairings, with a focus on complementary hues that create striking, high-impact arrangements. Using the season’s most radiant blooms, students will learn how to balance intensity, contrast, and texture to craft designs that feel both energetic and harmonious. Whether you’re drawn to fiery reds and oranges or electrifying pinks and purples, this class will inspire you to embrace color fearlessly and design with confidence. Get ready to make a statement—because in this class, the brighter, the better! Instructor: Kate Vernon

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Think Small: Mini Arrangements | August 13 | IN-PERSON

Miniature arrangements bring their own set of challenges to floral design. Instructor David Pippin helps you understand how scale and proportion are affected by the surrounding space and container for the arrangement, and how to choose flowers appropriate for these tiny delights. Bring your own very small containers and spend some time in a whole new world.

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Hand-Tied Bouquets | August 14 | 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! Summer Harvest: Floral Design with Fresh Blooms & Vegetables | August 22 | IN-PERSON

Celebrate the abundance of late summer with Summer Harvest, a floral design class that blends the beauty of seasonal flowers with the unexpected charm of farm-fresh vegetables. Students will learn techniques for balancing color, shape, and structure while embracing a natural, farm-to-table aesthetic. Whether designing a centerpiece for a summer gathering or simply experimenting with new materials, this class will inspire you to see the garden’s bounty in a whole new way! Instructor: Kate Vernon

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Basic Floral Design, Part 2 | August 26, September 2, 9, 23, 30 | 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.

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NEW! Fall Botanical Whimsy | September 17 | IN-PERSON

Embrace the beauty of nature’s untamed elegance in the autumn-inspired Botanical Whimsy, a floral design course dedicated to creating loose, organic, and garden-inspired arrangements. This class will explore techniques for designing with movement, texture, and open air, while celebrating the charm of locally-sourced fall blooms and foliage. Students will learn how to work with seasonal materials, create naturalistic compositions, and develop their own artistic style. Perfect for flower lovers of all skill levels.

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NEW! Locally Grown Fall Centerpiece Workshop | October 9 | IN-PERSON

The participants will discover how to create breathtaking foam-free centerpieces using fresh, farm-sourced seasonal flowers and foliage. In this workshop, you will learn the step-by-step process of creating a free-flowing, organic-style centerpiece, paying special attention to color, shape and movement. We’ll be designing our centerpiece using the best locally grown fall blooms and foliage available.

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NEW! Falling for Leaves: A Floral Design Workshop | October 10 | IN-PERSON

Celebrate the rich colors and textures of autumn in Falling for Leaves, an immersive floral design workshop. This hands-on class invites participants invites participants to explore the art of floral arrangement through the lens of autumn – blending golden leaves, fiery branches, and fall’s most captivating flowers into striking, nature-inspired designs.

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NEW! Spooky Glam Halloween Centerpiece | October 29 | IN-PERSON

It’s time to create some “BOO-tiful” arrangements for Halloween! Traditionally, black and orange are the colors for Halloween, but why not mix it up? Add some purple and/or lime green to the mix for some exciting and spooky accents. Participants will make either a centerpiece or a three-sided arrangement to take home and enjoy for the holiday.

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NEW! Dueling Designers: Triple Threat | November 5 | IN-PERSON

Join us as we take this holiday tradition to the next level for a triple threat holiday designers challenge. This highly entertaining and educational floral design competition features 3 designers in 2025: David Pippin, Al Brockwell and Kate Vernon. Each designer will bring floral materials and 3 of the same container to the event, but what each designer brings will be a mystery to the others. Enjoy a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage along with light hors d’ oeuvres (included); all arrangements will be raffled at the end of the program (containers included). This event is perfect for date night or an evening out with friends.

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NEW! Introduction to Sangestu School of Ikebana | November 13 | IN-PERSON

Welcome to Sangetsu School of Ikebana. The way of Sangetsu is to express inherent beauty of nature in a flower arrangement, allowing our inner consciousness of beauty to unfold in the process. We invite you to participate in this art form that is guided by love of nature.

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NEW! Sustainable Fall Centerpiece | November 21 | IN-PERSON

Create your own fall centerpiece using sustainable design techniques with Floral Designer Betty Ann Galway, AIFD CFD and Master Floral Judge.  Incorporating the beauty of fall colors, this design will be perfect for your Thanksgiving decor. Whether you are planning a feast or need a hostess gift your design will delight your friends and family.  While designing, we will explore the Principles & Elements of floral design and how they guide our decisions along the way.

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NEW! Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Design Workshop | November 24 | IN-PERSON

Celebrate the spirit of the season by creating a stunning, handmade centerpiece in this workshop that brings together creativity, community, and the rich beauty of fall. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to design a lush, seasonal arrangement using autumnal blooms, textural foliage, and natural elements that reflect the warmth and abundance of the holiday table. Instructor: Kate Hugo Vernon

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Holiday Wreath Workshop | December 6 | Morning OR Afternoon | IN-PERSON

Create a unique holiday wreath to elevate your seasonal decor! 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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NEW! Festive Flair: Holiday Centerpiece Workshop | December 9 | Morning OR Afternoon | IN-PERSON

Wow your friends and family with a gorgeous, long-lasting, festive holiday centerpiece created under the expert guidance of local designer, David Pippin.  Learn how to incorporate evergreens from the garden as well as the local floral shop as the base for a long-lasting centerpiece. After working with the greenery, participants will choose from cones, berries, fresh flowers, and ribbons to give their arrangement their own unique style and festive flair.

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NEW! Locally Grown Dried Flower Winter Wreath Workshop | December 13 | IN-PERSON

Create a one-of-a-kind dried flower wreath to showcase your creativity and add seasonal flair to your early winter or holiday decor, all while supporting 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 dried flowers harvested from the farm and various seasonal decorations.