Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Experience Level: Beginner

Learn how to arrange flowers like a pro at Flower Arranging on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.

Gather with friends and friendly folks to learn about a variety of late summer/fall flowers from instructor Maggie Taylor. Students will experiment with fresh-cut flowers grown on Delight Flower Farm, including dahlias, zinnias, amaranth, celosia and more. Vases are included so attendees can design their own bouquet to take home or gift to someone.

$75/person. Registration will close Sept. 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.

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About the instructor

Maggie Taylor is a farm owner who has been growing flowers and leading workshops since 2011. Trained as an artist, she loves turning natural materials into objects of joy and empowering others to as well. Depending on the time of year she may be teaching about fresh flowers or winter evergreen wreaths. Maggie’s teaching style is accessible, informative, encouraging and often humorous! Other capable farm crew members assist in teaching large groups.