Create seasonal centerpieces perfect for any table or gathering. Photo by William Hill.
Discover the beautiful intersection between art and nature with our 2025–26 Floral Sun Series: Art in Bloom!
Each month, explore the styles of a renowned artist or art movement and transform them into stunning floral arrangements. Let your creativity blossom as you learn, design, and bring masterpieces to life through flowers.
In March, step into the surreal world of Salvador Dalí in this imaginative floral design class that blends fine art with nature’s beauty. Explore Dalí’s bold colors, dreamlike shapes, and eccentric style, then create your own floral masterpiece inspired by his iconic surrealism. Perfect for art lovers and flower enthusiasts alike, this workshop promises a creative experience that bends reality and blossoms with inspiration.
Love our Art in Bloom series—and want to design with us again and again? Purchase an Art in Bloom series bundle! Enjoy a 10% discount when you purchase two Art in Bloom classes or a 15% discount when you purchase three or more Art in Bloom classes.
Location
The Grove Studios 104 & 105
Instructors
Jim Sutton
As Associate Director of Display Design, Jim Sutton oversees the themes and aesthetics of Longwood's world-class horticulture displays. An expert in floral design, plant trials, plant selection, and design, Sutton joined Longwood more than 25 years ago. Sutton lectures and presents floral demos at national conferences, garden clubs, and civic organizations. He is frequently asked to judge horticulture-related competitions across the country. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in ornamental horticulture from Penn State.
Supplies
All consumable supplies, including flowers, are included with your registration. Classroom tools will be available; students interested in purchasing their own tools should bring:
- Wire cutters
- Floral scissors
- Pruners
Looking for Supplies?
Look to our Floral Essentials Kit, available on The Garden Shop online. Designed for students taking floral design courses at Longwood, this kit includes high-quality tools and accessories for you to use during class and long after.
