Unlock your creativity and elevate your floral design skills with this course dedicated to creating lush, opulent arrangements that captivate and inspire.
Across five hands-on classes, explore dynamic styles and professional techniques that bring the “wow” factor of floral design to life. From the myth-inspired Phoenix Design with its explosive vertical form to the modern Vertical Cylinder showcasing transparency and structure, each class introduces unique mechanics and bold aesthetics. Along the way, master working with tropical blooms in a striking horizontal composition, create the rich elegance of a Mille de Fleur arrangement, and learn essential event design techniques for large-scale, sustainable displays. Whether you're an experienced florist or a passionate enthusiast, this inspiring course will deepen your artistry and expand your creative toolbox.
Class Schedule
Thursdays
February 19-March 19, 2026
3:00-6:00 pm
Inclement weather dates: February 20-March 20, 2026
Certificate Information
This course is a core component of our Floral Design Certificate.
Location
Grove Studio 108
Instructors
Jane Godshalk
Jane Godshalk AIFD earned an MBA in organizational behavior before discovering her life's passion, working with flowers. Godshalk fully immersed herself into the study of floral design, earning certificates from Longwood Gardens, the Stoas University in The Netherlands, and a fourth level teaching certificate in Sogetsu Ikebana. She is an Artistic Judge for the Garden Club of America and a Certified Evaluator for the American Institute of Floral Design. Godshalk has represented the US at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and at the World Association of Flower Arrangers in Dublin. Both the American Horticultural Society and the Garden Club of America have recognized Godshalk with national medals.
Cres Motzi
Cres Motzi AIFD is a graduate of Longwood Gardens Certificate of Merit in Floral Design and an internationally trained floral designer. She was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers in 2010. Having graduated from Boerma Institute in Holland with diplomas in professional and advanced Dutch design, Motzi has been a full-time designer who now works as a freelancer for events and weddings. She is a floral design demonstrator and has written tutorials and articles for By Design, a quarterly publication of GCA. Her works have been published in Green Scene, a publication of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; Flower Arranging the American Way; International Floral Art Annual 2010/11; the Jubilee Edition of International Floral Art 2014-15; Asian Allure; and Artistic Floral Design 2020. She has successfully completed a European Masters Certification program with Tomas de Bruyne of Belgium in May 2012, received her certification in September 2013, and is now an AIFD Certified Floral Evaluator/Judge. Motzi is a 3rd-grade Sogetsu Ikebana teacher.
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.
