Grasses
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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"). |
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Candleholder Topiary
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Beautiful topiary on an elegant candle holder. You may bring your
own candleholder. Please call for more info and preparation
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Hydrangea Wreath or Topiary
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(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.
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Wall Sconce
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Make a pair or one center focal point wall arrangement in a wall
pocket or on a pair of architectural details.
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European Styles
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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. |
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Centerpiece/Arrangement
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Bring 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.
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Large
Spring Branch Wreath
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From 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. |
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Antique Floral Arranging
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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.
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Wreath Making
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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. |
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Swags/Arches or Racks
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Perfect 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.
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Lavender & Rosebud Wreath or Picture Frame
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This is an old class revived. A
fragrant arrangement using blue lavender and many small pink
rosebuds. Can bring your own picture frame. |
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Rosebud Topiary
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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. |
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Wheat Bundling
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Wheat tightly packed into a pot and tied with hemp roping.
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Holiday season classes: Ornaments and Evergreens |
Make some ornaments and decorate a 6 foot garland.
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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
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Coming soon...
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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 |
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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 |
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Additional classes: Call the
schools or me to register.
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Cost: School registration plus a
materials fee.
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Materials fee collected the
night of class.
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Saturdays 10-12:30 limit 5 students per class
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Questions Call 631-537-7384 |
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