Floral Design Program: Modern Design

Learn about the ground-breaking designs developed in the freedom-seeking 1960s, such as modern line, modern mass and modern layer. These designs are stylish and sophisticated and bridge the traditional with the future and abstract.

Course fees do not include flowers or supplies. A materials list will be e-mailed before, the start of each class.

Prerequisites: Fundamentals I and Fundamentals II.

Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design

Program Schedule: Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.

Registration: Public $240, Members $190 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Registration deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025.

About Margaret Taylor

For more than 15 years, Margaret’s passion for flowers has led her to exhibit, judge, demonstrate and teach floral design in Canada and abroad. A recipient of many awards, Margaret’s accolades include two Canada Blooms’ Founder’s Gold Cups for Best in Show. Margaret has also won Best in Show on three occasions at the provincial triennial show and as a result, has been chosen to represent Canada in two world shows. It was her greatest honour to exhibit for Canada both in Boston and in India.

Margaret is currently a floral design judge accredited by the Garden Clubs of Ontario, a horticultural judge accredited by the Royal Botanical Gardens and a rose judge accredited by the Canadian Rose Society. Margaret is also a Sogetsu Ikebana teacher and exhibitor. Much lauded for her design acumen by the horticultural community, she is a past president of the Garden Club of Toronto and is a coordinator of floral design studies at Toronto Botanical Garden.

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Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!

Additional Program Information

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