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Floral Design Classes Chicago

Learn the art of creating stunning floral arrangements in Chicago with hands-on classes that cover everything from basic bouquet design to advanced floral installations.

3 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 2 classes live online are available.

Introduction to Flower Design

American School of Flower Design @ 452 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of flower design and learn 10 different styles in this hands-on course from the American School of Flower Design. From American to European to bridal, you'll gain the skills to create beautiful designs for your home or office. Join us and unleash your creativity with flowers.

(115) Beginner 18 and older
$495

2 sessions

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Flower Design Star: 1 Week Comprehensive

American School of Flower Design @ 452 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL

Transform your passion for flowers into a professional skillset with this intensive floral design course. Learn 24 different design styles, tips for marketing and selling, and even create your mock wedding. Join us and become a design star!

(115) All levels 18 and older
$1,850

6 sessions

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Floral Design Sampler

American School of Flower Design @ 452 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of flower design with renowned expert Michael Gaffney. Immerse yourself in a hands-on experience and learn the secrets of keeping flowers fresh for weeks. Leave with stunning arrangements and a wealth of knowledge about American and European floral design.

(115) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Japanese Flower Arrangement - Misho Ikebana

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Discover the art of Ikebana from the comfort of your own home. Create stunning flower arrangements using everyday tools and a touch of creativity. Join us for a therapeutic experience that will add life and warmth to your space.

(517) All levels 18 and older

Arranging Store-Bought Bouquets: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Learn the art of creating stunning floral arrangements by recombining store-bought bouquets. Discover how to incorporate foliage, fruit, and dried materials to enhance your designs. Join us for this online course and follow along step-by-step to create beautiful arrangements.

(121) All levels 18 and older
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Ikebana - Japanese Flower Arranging

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

You will be introduced to Ohara Ryu Ikebana and receive hands-on "how to arrange Ikebana" instruction which will lead you on your way to become a licensed Ikebana Instructor. Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$375

4 sessions

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6 Week Semester (Design Star)

American School of Flower Design @ 452 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL

Our 6-week semester takes you from beginner to designer. It is 6 weeks with lots of flowers and designing held twice a week with additional ‘field trips’ held during the semester as well. 3 projects are produced each day, ranging from English vasing to Asian contemporary. In our 8 week program you master over 24 great design styles as well as field trips, informative lunches with our instructors and tours of the wholesale flower markets in each...

(115) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$2,400

16 sessions

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Botany for Botanical Artists

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Bring realism to your botanical artwork with a focus on identifying the morphological features of plants. Emphasizing specific plant parts in illustrations is critical to the identification of plant species in both scientific floras and identification manuals. Through a combination of lectures and lab/studio time, you will identify key characteristics in each plant specimen and then transfer them to botanical illustrations. A supply list will be...

(121) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$374
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March into Spring Flowers

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Think spring! Design a floral composition inspired by the spring landscape. This naturalistic design is particularly for those looking to bring the outside in with a whimsical feel. Fresh floral materials to include, but not limited to tulips, iris, jonquil, branches, moss, and more. Please bring floral shears or clippers.  All materials and professional instruction included in the materials fee.

(83) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$105
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Spring Bulb Plants: Creating a Living Garden

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn to care and force bulb plants, how to incorporate your landscape, and create a table top garden to take home. Fresh materials to include, but not limited to tulips, jonquil, and hyacinths.  Bring gardening gloves, a box 10" x 10" or so to bring garden home.

(83) All levels 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$120
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New Floral Trends: Exploring Classic Blue Ages 16+

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Join Eileen Weber, AAF of Lake Forest Flowers to explore the color of the year: classic blue, through new trending design techniques. You will create a floral composition of fresh floral materials to bring home.  Please bring clippers or floral shears.

(83) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$145
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Simple Flower Arranging

Evanston Art Center

Both the arranging of flowers and appreciating the final product can brighten your space and mood! Take your lunch break to learn the basics of creating small floral arrangements for your side table, your kitchen counter or your desk. Floral material is not provided, but direction is given about what to purchase from the supermarket. Required Materials: FloraCraft® Wet Foam Bricks, Green Oasis 1/4"x60yd Green Waterproof Tape Suggested: ...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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Simple Flower Arranging (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

Both the arranging of flowers and appreciating the final product can brighten your space and mood! Take your lunch break to learn the basics of creating small floral arrangements for your side table, your kitchen counter, or your desk. Floral material is not provided, but direction is given about what to purchase from the supermarket. Skill Level: Beginner Important Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download...

(83) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100

6 sessions

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Thanksgiving Tablescape

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Celebrate the bounty of the season and create a rich, textural setting for your guests using floral as well as edible elements such as figs and grapes.  In this workshop you will take home a lush, seasonally inspired floral centerpiece as well as many ideas for creating a memorable holiday table for your own holiday entertaining.  Are Materials Provided and Included in the Cost of the Class? Yes, All materials are included.

(121) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$179
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Fresh Evergreen Garland Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Create a centerpiece garland for your holiday table from fresh evergreens, berries, and floral and seasonal elements. Your garland can be up to 4 feet long and you will learn several ideas for styling your holiday table using candles in a variety of sizes. The garland can also be used to adorn a fireplace mantel.

(121) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$212
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Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Celebrate the bounty of the season and create a rich, textural setting for your guests using local and sustainable flowers as well as edible elements such as figs and grapes.  You will take home a lush, seasonally inspired floral centerpiece for your holiday entertaining.

(121) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$199
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Flower Arranging for Beginners

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Learn the basic principles of floral design. You will discover the flowers commonly used in arrangements, how to condition them, and tools of the trade. Practice techniques of floral care, wiring, and how to assemble a vase arrangement. Selection of vases, plant material, and accessories will be covered. Following the demonstration, you will create your own arrangement.  Fee includes a beginning floral tool kit of tape, wire, and preservatives....

(121) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$199

2 sessions

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Dig, Divide, and Store Dahlias

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Dahlias are a highlight of the late summer garden. Gain hands-on experience in how to prepare them for the dormant winter months. You will learn how to dig up and divide the tubers and how to store them over the winter. Reap the rewards of your labor with a pot of tubers to take home and store and then plant in your home garden next spring.  Dress for a hands-on, outdoor experience; bring gloves if preferred.

(121) All levels 18 and older
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Floral Design 101

The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL

Learn to make your own bouquets and arrangements in this four-week floral design class. Working under the guidance of a professional florist, you will make four floral designs to take home with you, including corsages, a centerpiece, a hand tied bouquet, and a stunning high-style European design. You’ll practice wiring, taping, gluing, and arranging as you create these take-home pieces. In addition to creating four floral designs, you will also...

(15) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$210

4 sessions

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Early Spring Bouquets

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Working with the earliest offerings from the Field & Florist greenhouses, Heidi Joynt and Molly Kobelt will demonstrate the many attributes of locally grown ranunculus and anemone as they lead participants in a hand tied bouquet making workshop.  Skills learned in this workshop can easily translate into making bridal bouquets.  All materials are included in the fee.

(121) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$139
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Reviews for Floral Design Classes in Chicago

Floral Design Classes in Chicago are rated 4.5 stars based on 851 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Virtual Japanese Flower Arrangement - Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Cristy B. on 3/4/2024
    I truly enjoyed this class! It was personal and fun! The one issue was with Course Horse...they kept emailing me the class was cancelled. Then the instructor sent me the zoom link just before the class was to start. I really didn't know if there was going to be a class or not right up to the class start time...this was frustrating.
  • Virtual Japanese Flower Arrangement - Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Mary Ann S. on 10/2/2023
    The instructor individualized the class to my specific interests and experience and helped me understand how to create an Ikebana-inspired floral arrangement I can use again and again. I look forward to taking another session of this program!
  • Virtual Japanese Flower Arrangement - Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Saras N. on 8/7/2023
    It was great. The instructor gave us the philosophy and basic tenets behind the arrangement first and explained everything with logic. I think I made a pretty good arrangement thnx to her ! The only thing I would add is if we can be told exactly how many flowers we should get beforehand, that will help. (For context - I used 4 flowers and some greens)
  • Virtual Japanese Flower Arrangement - Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 7/3/2023
    I learned alot. Very infomational. And i came away with a beautiful flower arrangement.
  • Virtual Japanese Flower Arrangement - Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Mary Ann S. on 6/13/2023
    This was my first experience with Ikebana and it left me eager to learn more! The instructor was knowledgeable and positive. She offered excellent, individual feedback to all participants. Hope to take another Ikebana class soon!
  • Virtual Japanese Flower Arrangement - Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Constance W. on 6/6/2023
    Misho knew how to use the technology as well as present information clearly and in a practical manner. I learned *a lot* and was very happy with this class
  • Virtual Japanese Flower Arrangement - Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Cristy B. on 6/5/2023
    I enjoyed this zoom Ikebana class very much! I am very interested in doing more with the teacher!
  • Introduction to Flower Design

    Reviewed by Theresa C. on 5/16/2023
    Great value
  • Floral Design Sampler

    Reviewed by Theresa C. on 5/15/2023
    Worth the price.
  • Floral Design Sampler

    Reviewed by A.C. on 5/9/2023
    Super informative! Michael Gaffney teaches simple and useful techniques and I was amazed at how pretty my arrangements were! I recommend this class!

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