Floral Arrangement Classes, Birmingham, AL
Whether you’ve always wanted to learn how to arrange flowers or need a creative break from your week, our floral classes are a delightful hands-on experience.
Led by expert florist Dorothy McDaniel and her team here at our shop in Birmingham, our classes combine practical instruction with a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. You’ll work with fresh, seasonal flowers and learn techniques you can use again and again.
Come alone or bring a friend and spend the morning with fresh blooms and good company. Our classes are open to all skill levels and make a perfect gift (or a fabulous way to treat yourself).
Why Take Our Floral Arrangement Classes?
Dorothy McDaniel and her team share what they’ve learned through years of working with flowers. Our instructors love to teach as much as they love to design. You’ll leave with practical techniques you can apply beyond the classroom.
When you arrive, your station is ready with fresh flowers, tools, and a container—all the materials you’ll need. You don’t need to bring anything or have prior experience.
Many participants join us to try something new, reconnect with creativity, or celebrate a special occasion. Beyond being a class, this is a fun, hands-on experience—and you get to go home with a finished arrangement and the knowledge to do it again on your own.
We limit the number of participants in each class to ensure a comfortable pace, individual guidance, and plenty of space.
Small class sizes allow our instructors to tailor their teaching to different experience levels within the same session; this creates a more relaxed environment where everyone feels welcome, engaged, and comfortable enough to ask questions!
What You’ll Learn in Our Classes
How to Build a Base: You’ll learn how to build a base using types of various greenery to set the shape of your arrangement and keep everything in place.
The Flowers That Work Best Together: We’ll show you how to group colors, mix textures, and create movement, so your arrangement looks full, natural, and harmonious—not stiff or overworked.
Seasonal Style Tips: We’ll show you how to adapt your designs to what’s in bloom and advise you of local greenery you might have available in your garden. In summer, expect bold colors and big statement blooms like sunflowers or dahlias. Fall brings richer tones, branches, and berries, while winter has us working with evergreens, amaryllis, and festive accents.
Ways to Add Personality: We’ll show you how to curate your own arrangement style by experimenting with shape, movement, and contrast.
Expert Instructors
We offer classes taught by Dorothy McDaniel’s talented staff of floral designers, each with years of hands-on experience creating arrangements for weddings, events, and everyday occasions. Their backgrounds in both design and teaching make every class practical, easy to follow, and engaging.
You won’t just watch a demo; you’ll be guided step by step, with clear explanations, helpful tips, and one-on-one feedback. Whether you need to learn the basics or refine your technique, you’ll learn from professionals who thoroughly enjoy helping others explore their creativity.
Who Should Attend?
Floral design isn’t just for florists—it’s for anyone who enjoys beauty, creativity, and working with their hands. We encourage you to join one of our classes if you’re a…
Even if you’ve never arranged flowers, our classes start with the basics, so you’ll never feel out of your depth.
If you enjoy crafting, decorating, or working with your hands, you’ll master floral design in no time. Many of our guests come for the creative challenge and leave with new skills and inspiration.
We regularly host friends, family groups, and professional teams looking for something unique to do together. It’s an engaging and memorable experience; all students leave with something beautiful they made themselves.
Beyond arranging flowers, our classes introduce you to the artful science of floral design. You’ll expand your knowledge and explore creative ideas that can spark your ongoing interest in flowers.
If you already enjoy spending time in the garden, floral design is a natural extension. You’ll learn to work with fresh-cut flowers, including many that grow locally.
If you’re an event planner in Birmingham, our class allows you to step into the floral designer’s shoes.
You’ll work with fresh seasonal blooms, learn how arrangements are built from the ground up, and see firsthand what it takes to bring a floral concept to life. This practical experience will help you communicate your vision to vendors and floral teams and make more informed recommendations to clients.
No matter your background or reason for attending, what all our participants have in common is a shared appreciation for flowers and a desire to create something with care and intention.
Sign Up Today for Floral Arrangement Classes!
Want to try something creative, meet some great people, and leave with a gorgeous flower arrangement you made yourself? Call us at (205) 871-0092 to reserve your space!