Explore the art of Dutch floral design in this hands-on class with Dutch-trained floral designer Melissa Palmer.
Melissa will begin with a demonstration of the techniques and principles that define the Dutch approach, followed by an opportunity for students to create their own floral design. With Melissa’s guidance throughout the process, participants will work with seasonal flowers to develop a design inspired by the movement, texture, and naturalistic style of Dutch floral arranging.
Certificate Information
This course is an elective component of our Floral Design Certificate.
Location
The Grove Studio 108
Instructor
Melissa Palmer
Melissa Palmer trained under Gregor Lerch in Germany and at the Boerma Institute in the Netherlands in Dutch Master Design. She also works for Bucks Beautiful, a non-profit in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, traveling around the area filming interesting topics dealing with nature and horticulture and writes articles on gardening and floral design. She is a Master Gardener and Master beekeeper and a Mason bee specialist and is a proponent for beneficial insects and lectures on the topic. Palmer owns her on businesses, Florum Flowers and Petaling Posies, and teaches classes and workshops from her residence, Thach Hatter Cottage in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
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.
