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Master Florist Trish O’Sullivan

Greenwich Historical Society

The Art of Flower Arrangement Series

2024

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FLORAL DESIGN CLASSES




 

Chemical-free | foam-free | Locally Sourced

Constant Holley MacRae

Floral Design Series

The Art of Flower Arrangement

"Constant Holley MacRae introduced Garden Floral Art to America.
                                                                                   
-Trish O'Sullivan

PEONY MADNESS
FRENCH GARDEN ARRANGEMENT

Greenwich Historical Society
Thursday 5/21/24
11am - 1pm

Our class will focus on the styling of “the Parisian soft palette” with discussion of color and shade selection for a lush and chic floral design. A glorious assortment of pink, coral and burgundy peonies, along with queen Ann’s lace, vines and lavender will elegantly spill over the sides of a ceramic container. Learn the tips and tricks of the trade for keeping flowers looking fresh and long lasting without chemicals or floral foam.

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DAZZLING DAHLIAS
DUTCH MASTER
STILL-LIFE DESIGN

Greenwich Historical Society
Tuesday 09/26/24
11Am - 1pm

Creating a sense of elegance and exuberance in floral design inspired by Dutch Masters still-life paintings is a must for modern floral design. We will explore the techniques of complementary colors, creating depth, textures and balance in shape of design for a radiantly abundant floral design with dazzling dahlias, radiant ranunculus, fruits , vegetables, and vines. Learn the tips and tricks for keeping flowers looking fresh and long lasting without chemicals or floral foam.

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Gilded Age Centerpiece
Heirloom Roses & Ferns

Greenwich Historical Society
thursday 11/14/24
11Am - 1pm

Our creative inspiration is the 19th and 20th century Gilded Age. Designers will explore the easy techniques for crafting an opulent rose centerpiece of a bygone era. The key to a modern take on the Gilded Age extravagant floral styling is a low silver container and ferns. Through demonstration of step-by-step flower placement and creative process discussion, floral design success is made easy. Learn the tips and tricks of the trade for keeping flowers looking fresh and long lasting without chemicals or floral foam.

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Winter White
Colonial Williamsburg
Greenwich Historical Society
Thursday 12/12/24
11am - 1pm

Come join us as we take inspiration from Colonial Williamsburg in creating a beautiful country holiday winter white centerpiece in a pedestal vase with all the charm of Colonial Williamsburg. Student designers will capture the festive season to perfection with white Dutch amaryllis, white garden roses, dusty miller (lamb’s ear), herbs, berries, eucalyptus, pine branches, cones. Through the demonstration of simple garden floral design techniques and one-on-one instruction…success will be holiday magic. Learn the tips and tricks for keeping flowers looking fresh and long lasting though-out the holiday season without chemicals or floral foam.

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