Children's Class  Everlastings by Diana
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Grasses

 Web only offering (not on printed schedule) Special offering. Create a lovely arrangement of soft flowing green grasses. Add an accent of leaves and other flowers around the bottom of pot. Bring your own pot ( opening of pot should be no larger than 8").


Candleholder Topiary

Candlestick topiary

Beautiful topiary on an elegant candle holder. You may bring your own candleholder. Please call for more info and preparation requirements.


Hydrangea Wreath or Topiary

 Hydrangea Topiary

 (Includes hydrangea candlestick topiary) Learn to harvest and dry those lovely blue/green and cream flower puffs. Then craft them into a wreath for the wall or a European inspired topiary. There will be 6 different colors of painted hydrangeas to choose from.


Wall Sconce

Double Wall Sconce Wall Sconce
Make a pair or one center focal point wall arrangement in a wall pocket or on a pair of architectural details.  


 

European Styles

European Style arrangement A floral or wheat arrangement using the formal style influenced by the French. The floral arrangement is constructed of many layers of flowers placed straight up in a pot. The wheat is more simple in that it is all one height packed into  a pot and tied with hemp roping. You may bring your own pot or there will be pots to chose from.


Centerpiece/Arrangement

Centerpiece ArrangementBring your own basket or container, any size. Make an all around or one-sided arrangement, even make an arrangement for the wall. Make a small centerpiece or a large piece for the fireplace or top of a bookcase or armoire. Many colors and flowers such as hydrangea, fragrant herbs and more to choose from.


Large Spring Branch Wreath

Large Spring Branch WreathFrom scratch, put together a 36" wild blueberry branch wreath. Decorate with flowers, bark, pods and more. Suggestions for additional decorative to bring to class: feathers, shells, old postcards, ribbon. Create a theme wreath.


Antique Floral Arranging

 Antique Floral Arrangement
Ever imagine a floral arrangement in a old rusty pail or in a horse collar? Maybe even a centerpiece made in a old riding
boot or hat. How about a wall arrangement on an old tool. (saw, drill, pick ax) Use your imagination. This class requires a bit of preparation. Call to find out how to prepare.

 

Wreath Making

Valentines Day is right around the corner. Create a lovely heart wreath. Create a wreath using the language of flowers. Example red roses/ Love, Yellow Roses friendship. Other flowers convey sympathy, regrets, hope, Etc. Other wreath making classes that are not around Valentines Day will include a choice of a round or heart wreath, flowers like Lavender, Rosebuds, Sunflowers, Hydrangeas and more.


Swags/Arches or Racks

Swag ArrangementPerfect project for that empty spot over the bed, couch window or door, Choose from eucalyptus or a large assortment of decorative grasses and branches. Racks can be 12"-48". Tie many different flowers on a branch or decorative stick. Bring Your own stick or branch.
 


Lavender & Rosebud Wreath or Picture Frame

This is an old class revived. A fragrant arrangement using blue lavender and many small pink rosebuds. Can bring your own picture frame.


Rosebud Topiary

Make a pomander ball covered with fragrant pink rosebuds. Plant it on a stick in a decorative pot and finish with green moss and French wire ribbon.


Wheat Bundling

 Wheat Bundling   Wheat tightly packed  into a pot and tied with hemp roping.


Holiday season classes: Ornaments and Evergreens
Make some ornaments and decorate a 6 foot garland.


New York Botanical Gardens and New Cannan Branch

www.NYBG.org    or call  718-817-8747

For class descriptions, materials fees and registration,
go to the NYBG web site.

Fall classes will begin in Oct. 2008

 


Children's & Teen Classes

Coming soon...

Girl Scout Class
 

Westhampton Beach HS Adult Ed. Classes Thurs. evenings 7-9

http://www.whbschools.org  631-288-3800 ext 311

School registration fee: $5 residents, $20 non residents per class
For class descriptions,materials fees and registration, go to school web site.

Fall classes will begin in Oct. 2008
 

Hampton Bays HS Adult Ed. Classes Mon. Nights 7-9

http://www.hbschools.us  631-723-2110 Ext. 2152

School registration fee: $15 per class or $10 per class for 3 or more. For class descriptions and materials fees and registration, go to school web site.

Fall classes will begin in Oct. 2008


Special Programs

     
  • Additional classes: Call the schools or me to register.

  • Cost: School registration plus a materials fee.

  • Materials fee collected the night of class.


Hampton Bays Studio

Saturdays 10-12:30 limit 5 students per class
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Questions Call 631-537-7384
Wreath class at the Everlastings Haybarn

 

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