Floral Design Program: Designing with Natural Materials

Each week a different natural material – wood, branches, foliage and fruit and vegetables – will take centre stage. These elements have always been included in arrangements but here we will make them the stars of the show! We will study their forms and shapes, textures, sizes, colouring and characteristics to discover the new and exciting ways they can be used. Join us on this journey of discovery.

Course fees do not include flowers or supplies. Students are encouraged to find a local flower shop or grocery store to purchase their flowers. A materials list will be e-mailed prior to the start of each class.

Prerequisites: Fundamentals I and Fundamentals II.

Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design

Program Schedule: Tuesday, May 6, 13, 27 & Tuesday June 3, 2025 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Please note, there is no class on Tuesday, May 20.

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

Registration deadline: Friday, May 2, 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.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

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

• Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
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