Floral Designs Through Time: Williamsburg Wreath

IN-PERSON FLORAL DESIGN CLASS

Wreath making materials, including evergreen branches, pinecones, and woven twigs.

Sunday, January 10, 2027
1:00–4:00 pm

Fee: $205

Fee for Member and Innovators: $184

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the day the class is onsite.

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.

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Create a beautiful wreath inspired by the timeless holiday traditions of Colonial Williamsburg.

Combining fresh evergreens with fruits, dried botanicals, and other natural seasonal elements, this classic style celebrates the abundance and simplicity of nature.

Learn about the history and distinctive characteristics of Williamsburg-style wreaths, then watch a demonstration before creating your own festive design. You’ll leave with a handcrafted wreath ready to bring a touch of traditional holiday charm to your home.

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.