Seasonal Workshops

Saturday, October 11, 10:00 AM

$48.00 + HST

The choice is yours: create a fresh Mumkin arrangement in a traditional, fresh, small pumpkin or in a ceramic pumpkin planter. With either choice, our designers will help you create a beautiful, fresh arrangement using freshly cut flowers such as mums, ornamental cabbage, statice, wax flowers, leafy greens, and more. Wheat, fun picks, and other accents will be offered. This is a fresh flower arrangement that will last about seven days, over the Thanksgiving holiday.

All materials are included. Vikki will be your host and instructional coach.

Saturday, Nov 1, 1:00 pm 

Sunday, November 2, 1:00 pm.

$90.00 + HST 

Length of time slot:  1.25 - 1.5 hours

Back by popular demand!  Winter Gnomes continue to be popular as fun outdoor decor.

Using a metal frame, participants will create bundles of fresh evergreens that will attach to the frame, covering the body of the gnome.  Layers and layers of evergreens will create a full body (no thin gnomes in this workshop!).  A beard will be attached, using Silver Fir, and then his hat, nose, and mittens will be affixed.  Give your gnome a name before you leave - we'll help you come up with something clever!

Friday, November 7, 10:00 am

Sunday, November 9, 10:00 am

$125.00 + HST

Length of workshop:  1.25-1.5 hours

A simple, tall, square black plastic pot (16") will be filled full with a 3 foot cut evergreen top resembling a wee Christmas Tree (you can add lights to it when you get home), quality mixed evergreens (pine, BC Silver Fir and Cedar), magnolia, dried hydrangeas, super-sized pine cone and additional accents including a choice of a feature accent:  wooden show shoes, cabin or sled.

This will be a BIG feature in your outdoor Winter décor that will last throughout the Winter!  Please see notes below on the vehicle to take this beauty home!

Friday, November 7, 1:00 pm

Saturday, November 8, 10:00 am 

$70.00 + HST

Length of time slot:  1.25 - 1.5 hours

We've added an opportunity to go back to basics and create a traditional outdoor evergreen arrangement in either a 12" round, fibre planter (works as an urn insert or stand-alone pot), 24" fibre window box /rectangular planter or 12" fibre hanging basket.

Using a selection of fresh evergreens, participants will fill the planter of their choice (to choose upon arrival or make a notation in the NOTES section) with layers and layers for optimum fullness.  Natural accents such as sedum, hydrangeas and pine cones will be offered, along with a visit to the "Accent Buffet" to choose up to 5 additional accents to make your arrangement truly unique and spectacular.

Saturday, November 8, 1:00 pm

Sunday, November 9, 3:00 pm

Thursday, November 13, 6:00 pm

Friday, November 14, 10:00 am

$80.00 + HST

Length of time slot:  1.25 - 1.5 hours

This is a workshop where you learn the techniques to create a fresh, new style of outdoor Winter planter: tree-top style.

Participants will use a simple black pot (12″ diameter) and pop in a 2-3 foot real evergreen tree (cut, not rooted) as the focal point. Then, layers of fresh evergreen boughs are added to the base of the planter to create a “skirt” that is lush and fragrant. Natural accents such as dogwood, pinecones, and magnolia leaves are offered along with items from our “Accent Buffet” to create your own, unique masterpiece.

Sunday, November 9, 10:00 am

Sunday, November 23multiple-project, 10:00 am

$100.00 + HST

Length of workshop:  2 -2.25 hours

A NEW Two-Piece Creation!  The choice of container will be a rustic wooden crate (13x18x9H, natural tone) that participants fill with freshly cut mixed evergreens and accent with natural elements such as pinecones, pods, berries, and dogwood.  A trip to the "Accent Buffet" will allow participants to choose three accents for personalization.

Next, participants will design a door swag to match!  The same evergreens and accents will be used, arranged in a fan fashion, and all tied with a beautiful bow.  The two pieces can be used separately or as a combo at the front door.

Please allow 2.25 hours for this multiple project workshop.

Photos of the completed projects will be provided soon (as soon as evergreens arrive for the season).

Friday, November 14, 1:00 pm

Saturday, November 15, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm

Sunday, November 16, 10:00 am

Friday, November 21, 10:00 am 

Saturday, November 22nd, 10:00 am

$80.00 + HST

Length of time slot:  1.25 - 1.5 hours

OUR MOST POPULAR WORKSHOP!

Our super-popular Evergreen Wreath Workshop is back!,,

Join us to make a lovely 16-18" outdoor wreath on a metal frame (which you will not see when we're done). We offer an abundance of fresh evergreen snipets such as boxwood, oregonia (variegated boxwood), pine, various cedars and silver fir along with accents such as pinecones, blueberry cedar and rosehips. Participants will travel along this Evergreen Buffet to gather up "bundles" that our design team will help you "crimp" onto the frame. The result is a sturdy, lush, fragrant deluxe wreath that will last until about March on your door!

This is a wreath for outdoor use.,,,

Sunday, November 16, 1:00 pm

Sunday, November 16, 3:00 pm

Sunday, November 23, 1:00 pm

$75.00 + HST

Length of time slot:  1.25 - 1.5 hours

NEW!  Let's design a personalized, creative, fully evergreen wreath in a new way!

Participants will use a fluffy pre-made evergreen wreath as the base to embellish with snipnets of deluxe evergreens such as silver fir, western cedar, boxwood, and arborvitae, plus magnolia leaves, pinecones, berries (real and faux), and a bow.  As this method of wreath making is done with paddle wire, we can accommodate more participants in each session (18) - don't worry, lots of staff will be available to help you create a masterpiece!  This wreath is best as Outdoor decor.

The photo is illustrating an option, yours might be very different when complete - that's part of the fun!

Thursday, November 20, 6:00 pm 

Saturday, November 22, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm

Friday, November 28, 10:00 am

All times include Full Workshop & BYOS  

$70.00 + HST: all materials included:  

$55.00 + HST: Bring Your Own Sleigh (BYOS)

Length of time slot:  1.25 - 1.5 hours

Some Folks Come Every Year!  Our popular "Winter Sleigh Ride" Workshop will be offered for those who already have the wooden sleigh and wish to "re-green it" and for those who are new to this project. Come one, come all!

The wooden sleigh (about 30" long) is a sturdy construction and colour choices are natural and painted red and black. Participants will strap on a foam block and 'green it up" with boxwood, pine, cedar and silver fir evergreen snipets. A bow and accents decorate it to your personal style. This is an outdoor project; it can not remain indoors for more than 1-2 days (greens will dry out). The string allows it to be hung or it can lean against the wall/fence.

All materials are included for new participants. Those returning who have the wooden sleigh from one of our previous workshops (see notes below) can bring it to re-do and pay a lower price for this experience.

Thursday, November 27th, 6:00 pm

Saturday, November 29th, 1:00 pm

$60.00 + HST

Length of Workshop:  approximately 1.25 hours

A pretty 6” champagne coloured glass vessel will be the beautiful container for this tabletop boxwood tree.

A basic tree shape will materialize as participants add green and variegated boxwood to the fresh floral foam base secured in the glass pot.  Once “greened up”, pinecones and small accents will decorate the tree to personalize it.  The overall height for this arrangement will be approximately 18”, and it is a great option for someone who doesn't wish a large tree in the house and needs just a small tabletop tree for the season.

Watered well, this arrangement can last 6-8 weeks, looking fresh and lovely.

Once materials arrive, a photo of the full project will be available. Photo used shows shape, but container and accents offered will be different.

Saturday, November 29, 10:00 am 

Saturday, December 6, 10:00 am 

Length of session: 1.25 - 1.5 hours

$100.00 + HST

NEW DESIGN!  Using an elegant 10" round, gloss, low white ceramic container,  participants will nestle in a beautiful, potted, double spike white orchid. This will be your focal plant that will attract a lot of attention!

Then, after adding regular indoor soil mix around the orchid (in its specialized soil), 5-7 potted seasonal bloomers and foliages will be planted to create a fresh, elegant, and long-lasting arrangement.  Participants will have a Norfolk choice of potted plants:  cyclamen, poinsettia, cypress trees, frosty ferns, norfolk and stone pines, ivy, ferns, kalanchoe, small houseplants, and more.  Further accents, like moss, pinecones, willow, and dogwood will be incorporated for a unique indoor design.

PHOTO of completed project coming soon!  Trust us, it's going to be gorgeous!

Sunday, November 30, 10:00 am 

Saturday, December 6, 1:00 pm

$75.00 + HST

Length of workshop:  1.25-1.5 hours

NEW for 2025!

This is an indoor potted plant workshop for folks who value houseplants they can grow after the holidays.

In a large 16” long rectangular natural wooden planter (with plastic liner), participants will plant seven seasonal bloomers. Choices will include: cyclamen, poinsettia, lemon cypress, winter berry, calandivia, and frosty fern. Amid the arrangement will be a moss nest to sit a waxed amaryllis which will bloom in time for the holidays (fingers crossed, bloom timing is tricky). The final touch will be accents to finish the project to your personalized style, leaning a little to a country chic theme, with pinecones, natural pods and grapevine twists.

Once all materials arrive, a photo of the completed project will be posted.

Sunday, November 30, 1:00 pm

Saturday, December 6, 3:00 pm

$55.00 + HST

Length of workshop:  approx. 1.25 hours

NEW for 2025!

In a 6” square, sleek black ceramic planter, participants will position a waxed amaryllis, which will bloom in time for the holidays (fingers crossed, bloom timing is tricky). Surrounding it, fresh floral foam will be added, and mixed evergreens will fill in the space, giving a lush look.  The final touch will be accents to finish the project to your personalized style, leaning to a clean, modern theme, with tipped pinecones, dogwood, sparkly sticks, and more.

Once all materials arrive, a photo of the completed project will be posted.

Sunday, December 7, 10:00 am & 1:00 pm

Saturday, December 13, 10:00 am 

All times include Full Workshop & BYOL 

$80.00 + HST: All materials included 

$65.00 + HST: Bring your own lantern

Length of workshop:  1.25-1.5 hours

A FAVOURITE WORKSHOP!

A hexagonal 16" tall rustic wooden lantern is the container for this workshop and is offered in ivory or black.

Whether you are a returning participant, with the previous year's style to re-do, or a new participant who will receive a new lantern, all will have furniture safe floral dish sitting on the base of the lantern (with fresh floral foam). It will be filled with a fragrant mixed evergreens, pine cones and light floral accents.  If the session is in late November, fresh florals will not be used and extra dried accents will decorate the arrangement. The greenery will spill out of the sides of the lantern and gently lay on the table around it.  To light up the unit, a beautiful battery-operated LUXE candle will be added.  All materials are included.

If you are bring your lantern from the 2023 or 2024 workshop, please choose the BYOL (Bring Your Own Lantern) registration under each date.

Sunday, December 07, 3:00 p.m.

$65.00 + HST

Length of Workshop:  approx. 1.25 hours

NEW!  All that glitters is gold!  A golden, round metal tray with four raised tealight stands is the elegant base for this indoor tabletop arrangement.  In the middle of the tealight stands will be a small gold-toned pot that will be filled with fresh floral foam for participants to design with mixed evergreens that will arch out amongst and between the tealight stands. Gold-tipped pinecones, light florals, and other accents will complete the project.  Tealights will be included.

We have only enough containers for one session, so don’t miss this workshop!

Once all materials arrive, a photo of the completed project will be provided.

Saturday, December 13, 1:00 pm 

Sunday, December 14, 10:00 am

$50.00 + HST

Length of workshop:  1.25 hours

The Grinch is back!  Attending this super popular workshop is a tradition for many of you!  We're happy to be back "grinching" it up with you again this year. This is a family-friendly workshop, great for all ages, but most enjoyed by ages 7/8-adult.

Using a lovely 6" round tin container and fresh floral foam, participants will twist up a branch of "leyland cypress" so it bends like the last tree in a Who-ville home once the Grinch got his greedy hands on all of the goodies.  Fresh evergreen boughs (boxwood, pine, and cedar) will be added at the base, along with light fresh flowers and a final touch of an ornament on the tip of the main branch.  Whimsical and fun for the holidays!

Photo is of a Grinch project from a previous year; 2025 project will have a different, larger pot.

Sunday, December 14, 1:00 p.m.

$85.00 + HST

Length of workshop:  1.25-1.5 hours

We introduced this unique rectangular, metal container last year in green (to private sessions only), and this year we offer it in a rusty retro red and gold colour palette. It is a beautiful container!

Into the floral foam that sits firmly in the pot, participants will design with fresh mixed evergreens, including deluxe varieties like boxwood and arborvitae. To accent, pinecones, berries, and light florals will be added, making it an elegant table arrangement.

We have only containers available for one session, so don’t miss out!

Sunday, December 14, 3:00 p.m.

$75.00 + HST

Hands-on workshop with all materials included.

Two projects will be made, great to do as a duo

NEW! This new workshop is perfect for an adult and child/teen (ages 6+ recommended) to do together.  Two containers will be designed:  a larger (14”) oval gingerbread-themed tin pot and a smaller (6”) gingerbread pot.  How fun!

This indoor table centrepiece project will feature the fragrance of fresh evergreens and light florals, not sugar and spice  - but will still be nice!  Accents for both pots will include natural pinecones, dogwoods, and playful gingerbread-themed décor accents.  It is suggested to come as a pair to complete the projects in the 1.25 hours allotted.  If only one person comes, staff may assist with the second container.

Photo shows one of the containers to be used; full photo of project coming soon!

Saturday, December 20, 9:30 am 

Saturday, December 20, 11:00 am

$30.00 + HST per child/project

This is a hands-on workshop best for kiddos aged 3-12; adult supervision is required. 

NEW - Two sessions available. This year’s ceramic container is a white polar bear with a happy, excited expression – it’s Christmas break and almost the BIG day!

The polar bear pot will be filled with snipets of mixed evergreens, dogwood, pinecones, light floral accents, and fun, seasonal picks will complete the project.  This arrangement is to remain indoors and, by keeping the floral foam moist, will last over a month!

The photo is of the container only; a photo of the full project will be available once the evergreens are here!