Philadelphia Flower Show: An Exhibitor's Perspective

Philadelphia Flower Show: An Exhibitor's Perspective

IN-PERSON FLORAL DESIGN CLASS
Five potted Clivia lilies with dark foliage and globe-like clusters of bright yellow and orange flowers on a metal exhibition table.

Dates & Prices

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
1:30–9:30 pm


Fee: $269

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $242


Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the days 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 February 22, 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. 

 

Join instructor and professional floral designer Renee Tucci AIFD for an exclusive Philadelphia Flower Show experience, where you can go behind-the-scenes, meet with organizers, and gain a new perspective on the show’s many incredible floral displays.

 

After departing Longwood at midday, spend the afternoon on the Flower Show floor, with opportunities to shop, gain insights from Tucci as both an educator and an exhibitor, and explore independently. Enjoy dinner with your instructor and fellow class participants. Finally, return to the Flower Show after-hours for a unique glimpse at the behind-the-scenes work that goes into maintaining the incredible displays, and hear directly from Tucci about the unique considerations designers must bear in mind when planning for an exhibition like the Philadelphia Flower Show. 

Certificate Information 

This course is an elective component of our Floral Design Certificate

Location

The Grove Studio 108

Instructor

Renee Tucci

 

Renee Tucci has more than 20 years of design and leadership experience in the industry. She was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers in 2016, Professional Floral Communicators Int'l in 2018 and the American Academy of Floriculture in 2022. She is an educator at an AIFD Education Partner in Bucks County, PA, and actively gives back to the industry by holding volunteer positions on both the Regional and National AIFD Board of Directors.

Tucci has participated in the Philadelphia Flower Show for the past 16 years, including 2020 when she was honored to be asked to produce The Princess Grace Rose Garden exhibit on behalf of the Embassy of Monaco. Her first book, Framing Floral Techniques, was published in October 2021. Connecting with fellow designers and bringing the floral community together is one of her truest passions. As a speaker to many garden clubs, a freelance floral designer for several studios and as an educator on several platforms, she is moved by the lives that she empowers with flowers.