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Open-Hearted Designs
Feb
6

Open-Hearted Designs

Explore the beauty of contemporary floral arranging through the graceful shape of the heart. In this workshop, instructor Kate Hugo Vernon will focus on open design principles — using space as an element of style — while creating arrangements that feel both modern and deeply expressive. With flowers as your medium, you’ll learn how to balance form, line, and negative space to craft a heart-shaped design that breathes with elegance and emotion.

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Two Colors: Endless Possibilities
Mar
6

Two Colors: Endless Possibilities

Green and white take center stage in this engaging floral design workshop. Discover how a selective color scheme can open up new avenues for creativity and design expression. Using this focused approach, instructor Kate Hugo Vernon will highlight how the simplicity of a limited color palette can lead to strikingly cohesive and alluring designs.

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Embracing Asymmetry Workshop
Apr
24

Embracing Asymmetry Workshop

In this hands-on course, led by Kate Hugo Vernon, owner of The Arranger’s Market, students will break out of their traditional boxes and triangles and create dynamic, asymmetrical designs. Using seasonal materials such as budding branches and blooming bulbs, the course will focus on how to construct arrangements that are balanced without being symmetrical and lush without being fussy. Topics will include how to create focal points, line, and movement, but the emphasis will be on learning to follow the natural flow of plant materials. Beginners and experts welcome.

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In Full Bloom: Garden Tour and Workshop - SOLD OUT!!!
Aug
16

In Full Bloom: Garden Tour and Workshop - SOLD OUT!!!

We’re changing things up this time!

This workshop will consist of multiple parts.

  • People are always curious where our unique floral material comes from. For the first time we’ll actually visit the primary source, Nancy Ross Hugo’s garden in Ashland, where Nancy will give us an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and share tips on growing cut-flowers. We’ll each create a small arrangement on site. Bud vase provided.

  • We’ll then head to the charming Hanover Arts & Activities Center where we will adorn our lunch table with our bud vases and enjoy a delicious boxed lunch provided by Homeades by Suzanne.

  • After lunch, you can sit back and relax while floral designers Kate Hugo Vernon & David Pippin take the stage to demonstrate their personal floral interpretations of the theme “In Full Bloom” all while exploring the essentials of strong mechanics, purposeful structure, expressive color combinations, and the layering of shapes and textures.

  • Then it will be your turn to interpret the theme “In Full Bloom” using the bounty of late summer flowers, greens, and pods provided. Bring your own vase. (Nancy, Kate, & David will be on hand for gentle coaching).

Tuition: $225

Rain or Shine.

Space is limited — reserve your spot today and transform the way you create with flowers.

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Dueling Designers
Nov
7

Dueling Designers

Join us at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for an evening of holiday floral design fun! David Pippin and Kate Vernon will each design with the same assortment of floral materials to create gorgeous and unique designs suitable for the holiday season! You’ll laugh through the evening while gaining ideas for your own holiday décor. David and Kate will provide tips and tricks along the way and show off their final creations in this friendly competition. Enjoy a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage along with light hors d’ oeuvres (included); all arrangements will be raffled at the end of the program (containers included). This event is perfect for date night or an evening out with friends.


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Summer Harvest
Jul
28

Summer Harvest

Join us for an afternoon of flower arranging fun! David & Kate will demonstrate varying arranging techniques and then it’s your turn. Kate, David, & Nancy will provide gentle coaching to ensure that you’re pleased with your creation.

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!!!Registration closed!!! Valentine's Floral Design Workshop
Feb
11

!!!Registration closed!!! Valentine's Floral Design Workshop

Join us for an afternoon of arranging fun! Participants will learn how to create a low and lush vegetative base meant to showcase a singular high-flying graceful orchid stem above. Following this portion of the program, each participant will have the opportunity to create their own arrangement using the materials provided. Think hellebores, ferns, moss, cones, berries, and a variety of other accent flowers and greens, and... of course orchids! Tuition $115

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Virginia's Harvest
Oct
6

Virginia's Harvest

We’re excited to offer our arranging workshop as part of the Garden Club of Virginia’s “History in Blooms” at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, October 6th @ 11am.

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Summer Harvest
Jul
30

Summer Harvest

Join us for an afternoon of flower arranging fun! David & Kate will demonstrate varying arranging techniques and then it’s your turn. Kate, David, & Nancy will provide gentle coaching to ensure that you’re pleased with your creation.

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Don’t see an event that interests you…?

Then let’s create one together. Whether it’s a private arranging workshop or floral design demonstration, we’re always open to developing and facilitating custom events.

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