Air Plant Ornament Workshop

Air Plant Ornament Workshop

In-Person Horticulture and Gardening Class
A close up of a wall of tillandsia.
Holden Barnes

Date & Price

Friday, December 4, 2026
10:00 am–12:00 pm


Fee: $79

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $71


Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens the day the class is onsite. 

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Register by November 12, 2026

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members and Innovators save on Continuing Education Courses

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

Learn about the fascinating world of air plants, including their unique growing habits and easy-care requirements, before crafting a one-of-a-kind ornament to display in your home or give as a handmade gift. Guided by expert instruction, you'll explore design techniques and creative embellishments while assembling a festive piece that can be enjoyed throughout the season and beyond. Leave with your finished ornament, care tips, and inspiration for incorporating these remarkable plants into your décor year-round.

Location

Grove Studio 108

Instructor

Louise Clarke is co-principal of Verdant Earth Educators, a green industry consulting and education firm. She is an accredited Green Roof Professional and certified arborist, and currently serves as President of the Delaware Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society. She's long been smitten by rock gardens and crevice gardening.

Clarke enjoys teaching botany and garden appreciation at the Barnes Arboretum of St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, and also leads workshops and Continuing Education classes at Longwood Gardens, Tyler Arboretum, Penn State Master Gardeners, and Mt. Cuba Center, among others.