Florals … beautiful to observe out in nature and in gardens … and equally as beautiful to wear and to hold.
From corsages to boutonnieres to bouquets, learn the techniques to create beautiful accessories for every occasion.
Gain new skills using the spiral hand-tied and armature techniques for hand-held bouquets and wiring, taping, gluing, and bow-making techniques for wearable flowers—which include boutonniere, pocket square, and pin-on and wrist corsages. Explore elements and principles of design with emphases on color, proportion, scale, rhythm, harmony, and unity.
Class Schedule
Tuesdays
July 28-August 25, 2026
5:00-8:00 pm
Certificate Information
This course is a core component of our Floral Design Certificate.
Location
Grove Studio 108
Instructors
Shannon Toal, AIFD, CFD, PFDE
Shannon Toal is a professional special event floral and event designer with more than 20 years of design experience. Toal has partnered with the area's premier design companies and designed at the most elegant venues in the Philadelphia area. She has created everything from weddings to corporate events across a wide spectrum of styles and size. Toal has also used her talent and passion to help educate budding floral designers through her adjunct professor position at Bucks County Community College, Longwood Gardens, the Philadelphia Flower Show, and the Northeast Regional Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers. In addition, Toal is a frequent participant in the Philadelphia Flower Show and has contributed to numerous award-winning exhibitions with AIFD and excellent florists.
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.
