Enjoy an inspirational tour of the newly opened New England Flower Exchange and then learn how to create a gorgeous seasonal arrangement. On the tour you will see thousands of beautiful flowers, foliages and plants and get a first-hand look at how professional florists choose the flowers and materials they use to create their bouquets and arrangements. We will explore where the flowers being sold at the Exchange originate from and the journey they take to get to the Exchange.
In the hands-on workshop using the most current design techniques you will learn how to create a natural style arrangement. You will also discover the best methods for caring for flowers to achieve the longest lifespan possible and how to select the optimal containers for different types of flowers. All flowers, materials, containers and tools are provides and you will leave with a wonderful arrangement designed by you.
Please note you will be walking and standing while creating your design for two hours.
PRICE: Flower Market Tour & Design Workshop is $135., all flowers and materials are included. Pre-registration required.
TIME: Flower Market Tour & Design Workshops are held on Saturday mornings from 9:30 am – 11:30 am.
LOCATION:
New England Flower Exchange
260 Second Street
Chelsea, MA, 02150
All classes are designed for beginners and no flower experience is necessary. These classes are not part of the Professional Training or Advanced Design Programs. There are no refunds, no date changes and no makeup classes. If you cannot attend you may send someone in your place if you notify us in advance, or you may pick up your flowers within three days of the class.
Flower Market Tour & Design Workshops are temporarily suspended due to labor shortages and transportation delays in the flower supply chain.