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Floral Design Program: The History of Art and Floral Design

March 3 @ 6:00 pm - March 24 @ 9:00 pm

Join us and learn about the history of Art and Floral Design!

Explore the fascinating evolution of floral design through the lens of art and culture, beginning with its origins in ancient Egypt. This course delves into how floral styles have mirrored the artistic and societal trends of their time. We will focus on four iconic periods: Dutch Flemish, French Rococo, Victorian, and Art Nouveau, along with the distinctive Art Deco era. Each session examines the defining artistic elements, social customs, dining aesthetics, table décor, and gardens of the wealthy during these periods.

Participants will create a floral arrangement each week inspired by the characteristic styles of these historical eras, blending creativity with a deeper understanding of design history.

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

Prerequisites: Classic Design Fundamentals 1 & 2

Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design

Program Schedule: Mondays, March 3-24, 2025 from 6:00-9:00 PM (four sessions).

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

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

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Registration Deadline: Friday, February 28 at 12:00 PM.

Venue

Toronto Botanical Garden
777 Lawrence Ave E
Toronto, ON M3C 1P2 Canada