Creative Workshops
Have fun with your friends while making beautiful arrangements, botanical jewelry, flower crowns, embellished pumpkins, wreaths and more. Each workshop lasts from 1 to 2 hours, with step-by-step instructions and guidance. Everyone goes home with something beautiful that they made. Workshops are held at public venues or in your home. Click here for upcoming public workshops.
Perfect for bridal or baby shower, birthday party, Girls Night Out or work party. Private workshops are a fun activity for a shower or party, and the party favor is part of the event! Workshops range from $75 to $125 per person, depending on the activity. All supplies are included. Minimum 8 people per class. Please fill out the Workshop Questionnaire below if you’re interested in a private group workshop.
We also offer a Flower Bar for your event, where your guests can pick from a selection of flowers and foliage to make your own mini-bouquet or bud vase. Available as self service activity or we can provide on-site service. Pricing starts at $200 plus the cost of flowers and greens, which are custom and seasonal for each Flower Bar event. Please click the Workshop Questionnaire below if you’re interested in having a Flower Bar at your event.
“I really enjoyed your awesome floral jewelry class at Tower Hill Botanic Garden and appreciated our time there.
I came out with a ton of great ideas! ”
“Mary put together an amazing and fun flower arranging event for our bridal shower! The bride didn’t want games or opening presents, so it was a great and enjoyable way to celebrate and spend time together. Easy to work with! Thank you!
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Talks/Programs
Mary B. Hayes has given programs on floral design and gardening at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Weston Nurseries, the Stevens-Coolidge Place (a Trustees of Reservation property), Chelmsford (MA) Community Education, nd to over 75 garden clubs and horticultural groups in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The following programs are offered:
Create Your Own Cutting Garden
May Day Posies (hands-on workshop)
Embellished Pumpkins (hands-on workshop )
Alternatives to Floral Foam
Floral Wreaths, Swags and Head Crowns (hands-on workshop)
The Amazing Constance Spry (Unconventional British Floral Designer)
Artful Bud Vases (hands-on workshop)
Botanical Jewelry and Tattoos (hands-on workshop)
All programs include handouts and resource information. I’m happy to collaborate with you to develop a custom program for your organization too. Please contact me for more information.
“Many thanks for putting together a wonderful workshop that was enjoyed by all.
We loved it and all are delighted with our pumpkins!
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