Italian Floral Design

Italian Floral Design

IN-PERSON FLORAL DESIGN CLASS
A classroom image of people working at tables crafting floral arrangements.
William Hill

Dates & Prices

Saturday, September 26, 2026
9:00 am–12:00 pm


Fee: $199

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $179

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 September 13, 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. 

Use layers of wood, foliage, and flowers to make a sensational display, using bark and leaves as a base for a floral bounty of opulent fresh flowers. Explore how the techniques of stacking, wiring, and gluing turn individual materials into an exciting combination of colors and textures.

Certificate Information 

This course is an elective component of our Floral Design Certificate

Location

The Grove Studio 108

Instructor

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.

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.