Our 2024–25 Floral Fun Series invites you to explore and create a uniquely beautiful, themed floral design each month in celebration of an occasion, holiday, or activity relevant to that month.
In October, join us in celebrating all that the fall season has to offer by designing a bountiful floral arrangement featuring locally grown flowers from sunflowers to dahlias, dried materials, and more. Gather with friends to enjoy this floral design harvest party and revel in the crisp fall weather—then, bring home a beautiful arrangement reminiscent of the colorful season.
Certificate Information
This course does not fulfill requirements of Longwood Gardens’ Certificate of Merit in Floral Design.
Location
Grove Studio 104; Grove Studio 105
Instructor
Maria Navarrete-Olvera
Maria Navarrete-Olvera has been a member of the Kennett Square community since childhood. After graduating from Kennett High School, she attended and graduated from Penn State University. Upon graduation, she worked in the community with several non-profit organizations while earning her master’s degree. She then became a branch manager for two different local banks before following her longtime friend and mentor's advice to follow her dreams. She subsequently attended Floral Design classes at Longwood Gardens and opened Zena Florist in 2018.
Zena Florist provides full services for weddings, funerals, events, and special occasions, reflecting Navarrete-Olvera determination to provide high-quality, unique floral designs that showcase the beauty growing in the fields and farms surrounding Kennett Square, and her commitment to nurturing community connections. Navarrete-Olvera and her team take pride in creative and beautiful arrangements that feature locally grown flowers most of the year.
