Private floral workshops in Norfolk, VA

Celebrate with a Private Floral Design Class

Host a private flower arranging workshop for your special occasion at my Norfolk studio or your location in Hampton Roads. Perfect for birthday parties, bridal showers, team building events, and celebrations of all kinds.

What's Included in Your Private Workshop

Each flower workshop includes all materials, hands-on instruction from an experienced floral designer, and a beautiful seasonal arrangement for each guest to take home. Workshops last approximately one hour, and I handle all setup and cleanup so you can focus on enjoying your celebration.

Where We Host Workshops

At My Norfolk Studio Workshops are held on the first floor of my Ghent, Norfolk studio, featuring an art gallery and creative, inspiring atmosphere. The space comfortably accommodates groups of 8-15. Saturdays are typically available.

At Your Location I can travel to your venue anywhere in Hampton Roads, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Suffolk. Perfect for hosting workshops at your home, office, restaurant, or event space.

Perfect Occasions for Private Flower Workshops

  • Birthday Parties - Make your celebration special with hands-on flower arranging

  • Bridal Showers - Create a memorable pre-wedding activity for the bride and her guests

  • Bachelorette Parties - A creative alternative to the typical bachelorette activities

  • Corporate Team Building - Strengthen workplace bonds with a relaxing, creative workshop

  • Girls' Night Out - Gather your friends for flowers, fun, and conversation

  • Anniversary Celebrations - Mark milestone moments with a floral design experience

  • Mother-Daughter Events - Bond over creating beautiful arrangements together

  • Holiday Parties - Add a festive, hands-on element to your seasonal gathering

What Makes These Workshops Special

As a preferred vendor at Norfolk Botanical Garden and founder of Black Flower Farmers, I bring expertise in sustainable, seasonal floristry to every workshop. I've taught floral design classes for Tidewater Community College, Elizabeth River Project, and private clients throughout Hampton Roads. Each arrangement features locally-grown blooms when available, and I teach garden-style design techniques that anyone can learn.

Caption: Recent birthday party workshop - guests holding their finished arrangements

Workshops are tailored to your group's skill level - no experience necessary! Whether you're celebrating with 14-year-olds (like a recent birthday party) or hosting a corporate team, everyone leaves with a beautiful arrangement and new skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does a private flower workshop cost? Pricing varies based on group size and location. Studio workshops start at $500 for up to 10 guests. Contact me for a custom quote based on your specific needs.

  • How long does a flower arranging workshop last? Workshops typically last one hour of hands-on instruction, plus I arrive early for setup and stay after for cleanup.

  • How many people can attend a private workshop? Studio workshops accommodate 8-20 guests comfortably. For larger groups or off-site locations, I can accommodate up to 30 people depending on the space.

  • Do you provide all the flowers and materials? Yes! All flowers, containers, tools, and materials are included. Guests just need to show up ready to create.

  • What types of flowers will we use? I work with seasonal, locally-grown blooms whenever possible. Each workshop features fresh, beautiful flowers appropriate for the season and occasion.

  • Can you accommodate special requests or themes? I'm happy to work with your vision for colors, themes, or flower preferences. However, the seasonal nature of my work with locally-grown blooms means some flexibility is needed. I'll do my best to incorporate your requests while ensuring the freshest, most beautiful flowers available at the time of your workshop.

  • Do you offer workshops for kids? Yes! I've taught workshops for groups as young as 10 and can adapt the instruction and flower choices to be age-appropriate.

  • How far in advance should I book? I recommend booking 3-4 weeks in advance, especially for popular weekend dates. However, I can sometimes accommodate last-minute requests depending on availability.

  • What if someone in our group has allergies? Please let me know about any allergies when booking, and I'll select flowers accordingly.

  • Can we bring food and drinks to the studio workshop? Yes! Feel free to bring refreshments to enjoy during or after the workshop.

Book Your Private Flower Workshop

Ready to host a memorable floral design experience for your group? Contact me with your preferred date, group size, and location preference (Norfolk studio or your venue in Hampton Roads), and I'll send you pricing and availability.

Group of teenagers holding their arrangements