Discover the hidden meanings behind your favorite blooms in a floral design class that blends storytelling with creativity.
Rooted in the Victorian tradition of floriography, this workshop explores how flowers have long been used to express emotion, convey messages, and tell personal stories. Learn the symbolism behind a variety of blooms and create your own meaningful arrangement to take home. Perfect for romantics, writers, and floral enthusiasts alike, this class invites you to let your flowers speak for you.
Certificate Information
This course is an elective component of our Floral Design Certificate.
Location
Grove Studio 108
Instructors
Melissa Palmer
Melissa Palmer trained under Gregor Lerch in Germany and attended the Boerma Institute in the Netherlands, studying Dutch Master Design. Palmer teaches floral classes as an instructor at Delaware Valley University, and she is the educational director of Bucks Beautiful, a non-profit in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She travels around the area filming interesting topics dealing with nature and horticulture and writes articles on gardening and floral design.
Palmer is a Master Gardener, master beekeeper, and a mason bee specialist; as a proponent for beneficial insects, she lectures on the topic. Palmer owns her own businesses, Florum Flowers and Petaling Posies, where she grows and designs cut flowers on her New Jersey farm.
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.
