Teaching Floral Design has been part of RGC since the founding days in the 1920s.

Though many gaze at a bouquet and simply see a collection of lovely flowers, certain aspects of the arrangement tell knowledgeable eyes a story.

In addition to designs to enliven the home, floral design can be an art of expression. Raleigh Garden Club members have frequently shared their skills at Art in Bloom, held annually at the NC Museum of Art.

Programs for 2024-2025

The Floral Design group meets several times each year to learn design techniques.

Each workshop will provide materials to make a design to bring home. There will be a fee for materials. More details will be at the meetings and in the newsletter.

Sept 25, 2024 Wed, 10 – 12.
Fancy Flowers Design Workshop - Cascading Design on a Candlestick. Led by Erica Winston. JC Raulston Arboretum. Prepayment for supplies required.

Nov 20, 2024 Wed, 10 – 12. Fancy Flowers Design Workshop –Holiday Design. Led by Marion Campbell. JC Raulston Arboretum. Prepayment for supplies required.

Jan 29, 2025 Wed,10 – 12. Fancy Flowers Design Workshop – Creative uses of natural materials in floral arrangements. Led by Vicki Thompson. JC Raulston Arboretum. Prepayment for supplies required.

May 28, 2025  Wed 10 – 12. Fancy Flowers Design Workshop - Working with Color in your Design. Led by Bess Treadwell. JCRaulston Arboretum. Prepayment for supplies required.

Fall floral design workshop… outdoors during COVID.

In January, the floral design group worked on Japanese Ikebana Design in the traditional Shoka Style.