Floral Crown Workshop: Friday, August 1. 6-7:30pm
Step into a world of beauty, tradition, and creativity with this hands-on floral crown workshop. Learn how to craft stunning flower crowns using fresh blooms and greenery while uncovering the rich history and cultural symbolism behind each plant. Floral crowns have long been used to express identity, emotion, and celebration. In this class, you’ll explore the meaning of flowers and foliage, practice basic floral design techniques, and create your own wearable botanical masterpiece. Perfect for beginning floral crafters, history buffs, and flower lovers alike!
- Ages: All ages welcome (Adult supervision required for children under 10)
- Format: Classroom stories & hands-on workshop
- Key Topics Covered:
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- Floral crown crafting using fresh flowers and greenery
- Symbolism and cultural meanings of flowers
- History and global traditions of floral headwear
- Basic floral design techniques: wiring, taping, texture & color balance
- Workshop Benefits/Learning Outcomes:
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- Create a Personalized Floral Crown – Participants will design and assemble their own crown using fresh flowers, greenery, and floral materials.
- Explore Cultural Significance – Learn about the origins and uses of floral crowns throughout history.
- Understand Flower Symbolism – Discover traditional meanings behind commonly used blooms and foliage.
- Develop Floral Design Skills – Practice key techniques like flower handling, construction, and design aesthetics.
- Fee:
$17 per person
$5 for Cape Fear Botanical Garden members
- Materials Provided/Fee Includes:
All materials included: fresh flowers, greenery, floral tape and wire. Participants take home their completed crown.
- Register at: https://shop.capefearbg.org/SelectEvent.aspx?eventID=1000046
- Presenter: Adam Premo, Horticulture Director at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, brings nearly 25 years of horticulture experience spanning nonprofits, zoos, municipalities, and colleges. Adam is passionate about plants and people, and delights in helping others find joy through nature-based creativity.
