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Adult Workshop: Floral Design FUNdamentals

Class/Workshop
Durand/Estes Rooms
$80 ($65/members)
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Round glass vase with yellow roses, white carnations, daisies, blue hydrangeas on a wooden surface.

Learn the fundamentals of floral design and take home your own living work of art!

Guided by professional florist Althea Wiles, you’ll explore step-by-step techniques to create a vase arrangement inspired by Wisteria Table Lamp by Clara Driscoll. Using a harmonious palette of blue, white, and yellow blooms, you’ll design a stunning floral piece that echoes the beauty and intricacy of stained glass.

Tickets are $80 ($65 for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.
All materials are included with your ticket—just bring your creativity!

About the Instructor

Althea Wiles is the owner and creative director of Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is also the founder and education director of J Althea Creative, a floral design course and florist consulting program. Althea earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Hendrix College then completed her Arkansas Master Florist Certification. Her design studio takes part in 75-100 weddings and events annually and has been recognized by publications such as Arkansas Bride as well as being a featured artist for the Art in Bloom gallery exhibit chosen and hosted by the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. As an educator, Althea was the instructor for the floral design classes in the horticulture department at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Althea loves designing for her clients and educating aspiring florists, but her favorite pastime is spoiling Sam and Whippy, her official Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio shop puppies.