Toronto Botanical Garden

Floral Design Program: Special Occasion Flowers
2026-03-04 18:00 - 2026-03-25 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Learn how to design and create your own spectacular bouquets, centerpieces, and more! Create floral designs for special occasions such as heart-shaped bouquets for Valentine’s day, boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces for weddings, and cake toppers for birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries. Prerequisites: Classic Design Fundamentals I & II. Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design

Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 6 to 9 p.m. (Snow date: Thursday, March 2)

Public $240, Members $190 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
Registration deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Please note: 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.

About Margaret Taylor
For 25 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 three 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. She is the current Director of the Toronto Sogetsu Chapter and on the board of the Japanese Garden Club as the Ikebana Coordinator. 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.
For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program, please email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 2
2026-03-10 18:00 - 2026-03-31 21:00
In this follow up to Classic Design Fundamentals 1, you will enrich your understanding of traditional design. Join Pat Ware in this follow up to Classic Design Fundamentals I and enrich your understanding of traditional design, a style which is used in contemporary settings with sophistication. You will gain deeper knowledge of both plant material and design. You will learn colour theory: the importance of colour and how to create different colour harmonies. You will explore the concept and importance of asymmetry in a design and how this can be used to great effect. Discover a new design style each week: a hand tied bouquet, a vertical line design, a Hogarth Curve and an asymmetrical mass design.

Prerequisites: Classic Design Fundamentals 1. Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design

Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. (Snow date: Tuesday, April 7)
Public $240, Members $190 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 4 at 5:00 PM.

Please note: 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.
About Pat Ware
Pat has enjoyed teaching a number of different Floral Design courses at the Toronto Botanical Garden. She is a Design, Horticultural and Rose Judge. Pat continues to participate in and learn about Floral Artistry at the local, Provincial and international levels.
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.
For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program, please email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
