Jul 15th
1–4:30pm CDT
Meets 2 Times
Learn the art of creating stunning floral arrangements in Chicago with hands-on classes that cover everything from basic bouquet design to advanced floral installations.
3 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 2 classes live online are available.
American School of Flower Design @ 452 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Discover the art of flower design and learn 10 different styles in this hands-on course from the American School of Flower Design. From American to European to bridal, you'll gain the skills to create beautiful designs for your home or office. Join us and unleash your creativity with flowers.
Jul 15th
1–4:30pm CDT
Meets 2 Times
Jul 15th
6–9:30pm CDT
Meets 2 Times
Nov 11th
1–4:30pm CDT
Meets 2 Times
Nov 11th
6–9:30pm CDT
Meets 2 Times
American School of Flower Design @ 452 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Transform your passion for flowers into a professional skillset with this intensive floral design course. Learn 24 different design styles, tips for marketing and selling, and even create your mock wedding. Join us and become a design star!
Jul 15th
1–4:30pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
Jul 15th
6–9:30pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
Nov 11th
1–4:30pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
Nov 11th
6–9:30pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
American School of Flower Design @ 452 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Discover the art of flower design with renowned expert Michael Gaffney. Immerse yourself in a hands-on experience and learn the secrets of keeping flowers fresh for weeks. Leave with stunning arrangements and a wealth of knowledge about American and European floral design.
Jul 15th
1–4:30pm CDT
Jul 15th
6–9:30pm CDT
Nov 11th
1–4:30pm CDT
Nov 11th
6–9:30pm CDT
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Explore Art Private Group EventsUnleash your creativity and learn the art of crafting stunning floral arrangements using eco-friendly, long-lasting preserved flowers. Join a live virtual workshop and have a Floral Kit shipped right to your doorstep, including a beautiful vase and a curated selection of preserved flowers. Perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Apr 27th
4–5pm EDT
May 11th
4–5pm EDT
Discover the art of Ikebana from the comfort of your own home. Create stunning flower arrangements using everyday tools and a touch of creativity. Join us for a therapeutic experience that will add life and warmth to your space.
May 5th
12–1pm EDT
Jun 2nd
12–1pm EDT
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
You will be introduced to Ohara Ryu Ikebana and receive hands-on "how to arrange Ikebana" instruction which will lead you on your way to become a licensed Ikebana Instructor. Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.
American School of Flower Design @ 452 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Our 6-week semester takes you from beginner to designer. It is 6 weeks with lots of flowers and designing held twice a week with additional ‘field trips’ held during the semester as well. 3 projects are produced each day, ranging from English vasing to Asian contemporary. In our 8 week program you master over 24 great design styles as well as field trips, informative lunches with our instructors and tours of the wholesale flower markets in each...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Bring realism to your botanical artwork with a focus on identifying the morphological features of plants. Emphasizing specific plant parts in illustrations is critical to the identification of plant species in both scientific floras and identification manuals. Through a combination of lectures and lab/studio time, you will identify key characteristics in each plant specimen and then transfer them to botanical illustrations. A supply list will be...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Think spring! Design a floral composition inspired by the spring landscape. This naturalistic design is particularly for those looking to bring the outside in with a whimsical feel. Fresh floral materials to include, but not limited to tulips, iris, jonquil, branches, moss, and more. Please bring floral shears or clippers. All materials and professional instruction included in the materials fee.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn to care and force bulb plants, how to incorporate your landscape, and create a table top garden to take home. Fresh materials to include, but not limited to tulips, jonquil, and hyacinths. Bring gardening gloves, a box 10" x 10" or so to bring garden home.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Join Eileen Weber, AAF of Lake Forest Flowers to explore the color of the year: classic blue, through new trending design techniques. You will create a floral composition of fresh floral materials to bring home. Please bring clippers or floral shears.
Both the arranging of flowers and appreciating the final product can brighten your space and mood! Take your lunch break to learn the basics of creating small floral arrangements for your side table, your kitchen counter or your desk. Floral material is not provided, but direction is given about what to purchase from the supermarket. Required Materials: FloraCraft® Wet Foam Bricks, Green Oasis 1/4"x60yd Green Waterproof Tape Suggested: ...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Celebrate the bounty of the season and create a rich, textural setting for your guests using floral as well as edible elements such as figs and grapes. In this workshop you will take home a lush, seasonally inspired floral centerpiece as well as many ideas for creating a memorable holiday table for your own holiday entertaining. Are Materials Provided and Included in the Cost of the Class? Yes, All materials are included.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Create a centerpiece garland for your holiday table from fresh evergreens, berries, and floral and seasonal elements. Your garland can be up to 4 feet long and you will learn several ideas for styling your holiday table using candles in a variety of sizes. The garland can also be used to adorn a fireplace mantel.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Celebrate the bounty of the season and create a rich, textural setting for your guests using local and sustainable flowers as well as edible elements such as figs and grapes. You will take home a lush, seasonally inspired floral centerpiece for your holiday entertaining.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Learn the basic principles of floral design. You will discover the flowers commonly used in arrangements, how to condition them, and tools of the trade. Practice techniques of floral care, wiring, and how to assemble a vase arrangement. Selection of vases, plant material, and accessories will be covered. Following the demonstration, you will create your own arrangement. Fee includes a beginning floral tool kit of tape, wire, and preservatives....
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Dahlias are a highlight of the late summer garden. Gain hands-on experience in how to prepare them for the dormant winter months. You will learn how to dig up and divide the tubers and how to store them over the winter. Reap the rewards of your labor with a pot of tubers to take home and store and then plant in your home garden next spring. Dress for a hands-on, outdoor experience; bring gloves if preferred.
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Learn to make your own bouquets and arrangements in this four-week floral design class. Working under the guidance of a professional florist, you will make four floral designs to take home with you, including corsages, a centerpiece, a hand tied bouquet, and a stunning high-style European design. You’ll practice wiring, taping, gluing, and arranging as you create these take-home pieces. In addition to creating four floral designs, you will also...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Working with the earliest offerings from the Field & Florist greenhouses, Heidi Joynt and Molly Kobelt will demonstrate the many attributes of locally grown ranunculus and anemone as they lead participants in a hand tied bouquet making workshop. Skills learned in this workshop can easily translate into making bridal bouquets. All materials are included in the fee.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and create a beautiful orchid centerpiece with a friend. The container—an assortment of small indoor plants and other materials themed with Valentine’s Day colors—will be provided to create your own miniature oasis to enjoy on your table for months to come. Price is for two people, you will take home one centerpiece to share.
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