Way back, I shared that I signed up for a floral design class, and I’m excited to report that I finally had my first class on Monday. My class will meet each Monday during the month of July, and I plan to share little recaps on here each week of what we learn, as well as photos of the arrangements I make in class.
We get to bring our arrangements home each week, and I’m excited to have fresh blooms on a weekly basis! This arrangement, which I think looks a bit patriotic and is perfect for Independence Day, features:
- Pink & white alstromeria
- Purple sweet William
- Red carnations
- Pink miniature carnations
- White daisies (which we learned are actually mums that look like daisies, but are much hardier for arrangements)
- Purple statice
- Leather leaf
We learned the basic lacing method to make this arrangement, which is basically crossing the stems to keep the flowers secure in a pleasing shape.
I’m pretty pleased with my first arrangement!
PS – If you’re near Indianapolis, this class is offered through IUPUI and takes place at JP Parker Flowers in Franklin.
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JP Parkers! You should go across the street to Salvage Sisters Antique market. My favorite spot in Franklin. ❤
I tried, but my class starts at 6:30, and they close at 4:30. I was so bummed, because I remember you saying you love that place!
This makes me smile because for the longest time I wanted to be a florist 🙂 Such a pretty arrangement!
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i think that i could definitely be a florist 🙂 it seems so relaxing to arrange flowers and of course i love how they smell! your arrangement looks great, can’t wait to read how the rest of the classes go!
xoamy
SO exciting! For some reason, I think this is something you’re going to be really great at! Can’t wait to see all your arrangements! (And hopefully you’ll throw in a few tips for us along the way!) 🙂
Beautiful! What a cool class to take. It’s so much fun to learn something new.
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That is such a pretty bouquet! I’ve never thought of taking a floral design class – but now I want to! PS cute blog girlie 🙂 xo
What a fun class, those are so pretty! Can’t wait to see more 🙂
that’s so fun, the arrangements are gorgeous!
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Looks so good! Congrats!
I love this! I used to work at a florist in high school and got to take home the blooms that were a few days old. What a fun thing to do 🙂
Just gorgeous! 🙂 This sounds like a ton of fun!
So fun! I need to check and see if something similar is offered in my area. I love having fresh flowers but at hopeless when it comes to arranging them. I can always see how I want them to look, but not necessarily the steps I need to take to get them there! Your arrangement is absolutely gorgeous, and perfect for July!
This looks great! You should post more from your classes. I suck at flower arrangements.
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What beautiful flowers and what a fun idea for a class! I’ve got to check and see if they have one in KC!
beautiful arrangement, I’d love to take a class like this!
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