Autumn Ikebana, Two Ways

In-Person Floral Design Class

A person in a large room creating an Ikebana arrangement.

October 14, 2025

9:00 am–12:00 pm

Fee: $169

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $152

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

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

Explore the beauty of autumn by creating two Sogetsu-style Ikebana designs that celebrate the season’s natural textures and colors.

Using a variety of fresh and foraged materials, create arrangements that reflect both structure and spontaneity. Open to all, whether you are new to Ikebana design or a seasoned designer, this class invites personal expression and a deeper appreciation for seasonal design elements and materials.

Students will need to bring their own container and kenzan.

Certificate Information

This course is an elective component of our Floral Design Certificate.

Location

The Grove Studios 104 & 105

Instructor

Marcia Borel

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.