Host a Flower Arranging Class at Home!

We know a lot of people who have fantasies of becoming a florist, surrounded by unparalleled beauty and lovely aromas day in and out. Until that happens or in lieu of that dream, you can start smaller and organize a flower arranging class for up to ten people in your home...

Yesterday's Daily Candy blog post profiled a Cambridge, MA florist who offers this delightful service. Hiroko Takeshita of Hanaya Floral Design brings all the makings, including flowers, vases, accessories, tea and treats to your place for a two hour class. And you get to keep the arrangements that you make! We weren't able to find a price for this service on the website and it'll probably cost you quite a bit, but what a fun birthday treat for that friend of yours who longs to know more about flower arranging, or maybe a bachelorette party (for the mellow set) for a bride who is planning to do her own flowers.

(Images: From Hiroko Takeshita's portfolio, via her website)

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Sigh. I wish I could arrange flowers. They are so pretty and I always screw them up when I trim the stems!

Laura
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posted by grafxnerd on June 24th 2009 at 2:53pm
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FUUUN! That is such a great idea, and good business opportunity for the florist too. Hopefully wine can be served at the party...

posted by clampers on June 24th 2009 at 2:54pm
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I love this idea! If you were really ambitious you could skip the professional florist and make it more of a DIY party. How fun!

posted by jessicawrites on June 25th 2009 at 1:26pm
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*snort* A dear friend pursued an alternate career as a wedding florist. She has a great eye and used a couple of books as added inspiration. I helped on a couple of occasions - and we did some marvelous work.

However, she soon discovered that working with flowers is one thing and working with brides is another. Most of her clients were really appreciative of what she was able to do on a limited budget. But all it took was one "bridezilla" who really brought a new perspective to the potential venture. When one is a florist, one works with flowers and people. If you don't like the latter, it's not a profession to choose.

That being said, we had a blast making temporary sculptures out of plant material and glass.

posted by dianalily on June 27th 2009 at 9:23pm
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YES!

Arrangements and plants are such a great way to bring the outdoors in; they join us in celebrating the light!

Thank you.

posted by The Garden Guy on June 28th 2009 at 11:26pm
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