Floral Design with Floating Flowers

Floral Design with Floating Flowers

IN-Person Floral Design Class
A variety of purple, organce and white flowers floating in a pot filled with water.
Amy Simon Berg

Dates & Prices

Saturday, January 17, 2026

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Inclement weather date: Sunday, January 18, 2026


Fee: $159

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $143


Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on 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 January 4, 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. 

Watch as Chris Sheridan gives a live demo creating a large-scale floating floral centerpiece that combines elegant blooms with striking vertical elements. Then, craft your own smaller version—perfect for easy transport and just as captivating. All materials are provided, so you can dive right into the beauty of water-based floral design. 

Certificate Information 

This course is an elective component of our Floral Design Certificate

Location

Grove Studio 104 & 105

Instructor 

Christopher Barrett Sheridan

Christopher Barrett Sheridan, "The Flower Sommelier," is an award-winning civic educator, pursuing a second career in horticulture and garden writing. Sheridan has a certificate in ornamental horticulture from Longwood Gardens and serves as a floral design and garden design instructor with Longwood and other historic gardens. Sheridan specializes in scented plants, cottage garden design, heirloom plants, the language of flowers, and garden history.

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.