Design a Summer Floral Centerpiece

Design your own summer floral centerpiece in this beginner-friendly class! Join Elle, farmer-florist at Mellifera Flowers, to learn the technical and artistic basics to floral design, and in the process create your own unique centerpiece with 100% local blooms from her farm and other local growers.

Class will begin with an overview of best practices for harvesting and preparing flowers to ensure the longest vase life. After learning some color theory basics and design principles, you will dive into the “flower buffet”–featuring summer favorites like zinnias, sunflowers, and snapdragons–selecting ingredients that speak to you. Let the flowers guide your creativity, with artistic encouragement and technical advice from Elle along the way.

No previous floral experience necessary — in fact, you may find a new interest sparked! With the tips and tricks offered in this workshop, you’ll be able to elevate your farmers market, backyard garden, and grocery store bouquets into unique, organic arrangements. Perfect for gardeners looking to better showcase their blooms, creatives looking for new mediums of expression, or anyone craving more play and self-expression in their life.

About the Instructor: Elle Sullivan

Instructor will provide the following:

All class materials, including vases, snips, 100% local flowers and foliage, and foam-free reusable mechanics for vases.

Students are asked to bring:

Since your class runs over the lunch hour, you may want to consider bringing a lunch or snack. Click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities available before or after your class.

Skill Level 

No experience required.

Age Requirement 

Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Students ages 16 and 17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

Location Details

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $55

Materials Fee: $45

Total Cost: $100

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.