Join one of our expert gardeners for an enchanting exploration of our heirloom gardens!
Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of our gardens at the peak of their bloom, and take the opportunity to create a delightful floral arrangement to bring home! Guided by experts, you will explore the art of floral design using materials harvested from our enchanting museum gardens. Learn the secrets of when and how to cut flowers, properly condition plants, and techniques like deadheading and pruning for continuous blooms. Discover how to enhance the size and vibrancy of your flowers as you craft your unique vase arrangement. In addition, delve into the enchanting 19th-century language of flowers, where each bloom tells a story. As a bonus, your fresh flower arrangements will have the chance to shine in the Genesee Country Village & Museum Agricultural Fair Competition. Join us for a day of creativity, beauty, and floral artistry!
Location: Davis Opera House
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Ticket Information
Tickets for this workshop must be purchased online in advance before Friday, July 18.
Museum Members: $70
Non-Members: $75
Interested in becoming a Museum Member to enjoy this discounted admission? Click here to learn more!
FAQs
Yes! Park in any of the parking bays at the front of the Museum. The first two bays are for handicap parking only.
You will first check in through the Admissions tunnel to receive your hang tag.
An Interpretation staff member will greet all workshop participants outside of Admission and walk the entire group back to the workshop site.
We will be checking you in by name for this workshop. However, we recommend also either printing out OR taking a screenshot of your ticket(s) or invoice as backup.
Yes – this event is rain or shine! Please dress accordingly for the predicted weather conditions. We will cancel only in the case of thunderstorms or severe weather.
You may bring a pair of gardening gloves with you if you like, but everything else will be provided to you in order to make this class successful.
The purchase of this ticket includes access to the Museum for the day! The Historic Village, Nature Center, Gallery, and Flint Hill Gift Shop will be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Depot Restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (grill closes at 3) for you to grab lunch.
Leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification.
You will be walking from Admissions to the workshop site and back. Wear closed-toed shoes and dress appropriately for the predicted weather conditions.
Tickets may be refunded only up to 7 days prior to the event date and are strictly non-transferable by date, entry time, or program.
Yes, you will be standing for the majority of this workshop.
