SEASONAL WORKSHOPS
Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are informative for those wanting to learn more, supportive for those wanting to have a go always relaxing if you just want to take a bit of time to yourself. I demonstrate professional floristry techniques and share the tips and tricks to help you get the best out of your designs and everything you need to complete your designs.
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Autumn Harvest Arrangement
Saturday 4th October 2025 | 11am
Gibside
£50 per person
Create a stunning, sustainable autumn arrangement using moss and chicken wire as your base, nestled in a rustic basket. You’ll add a beautiful mix of seasonal foliage, flowers, dried grasses, and apples – a nod to the harvest from Gibside’s orchards. A creative, hands-on activity that celebrates the colours and textures of autumn.
Duration: up to 2 hours.
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Halloween Wreaths
Saturday 25th October 2025 | 11am
Gibside
£50 per person
Design your own enchanting crescent grapevine wreath, styled for a striking ‘moon’ effect. Using a blend of moss, rich foliage, and flowers in deep reds, purples, blacks, and oranges, you’ll capture the magic of Halloween. Fresh and dried materials come together with decorative accents and a show-stopping bow to complete your unique creation.
Duration: up to 3 hours.
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Golden Autumn Wreaths
Saturday 11th October 2025 | 11am
Crook Hall Gardens, Durham
£50 per person
Create a beautiful autumn wreath using a mossed base, layered with seasonal flowers, foliage, berries, and other natural treasures of the season. Rich tones of gold, orange, and red will capture the warmth and vibrancy of autumn in your finished design.
Duration: up to 3 hours.
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Autumn Bouquets with a Twist
Saturday 1st November 2025 | 11am
Crook Hall Gardens, Durham
£45 per person
Learn new skills as you create a forward-facing bouquet of autumn flowers and foliage. Working with the spiral technique in a fresh way, you’ll build a stunning design that’s presented in a stylish bag – ready to take home and enjoy.
Duration: up to 2 hours.
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Pumpkin Flower Arrangements
Sunday 26th October 2025 | 11am
Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside
£45 per person
Celebrate the spooky season by arranging autumn flowers and foliage inside freshly carved pumpkins. Using sustainable chicken wire mechanics, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind design that’s perfect as a table centrepiece or as a warm welcome on the porch.
Duration: up to 2 hours.
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Dried Seascape Arrangements
Saturday 15th November 2025 | 11am
Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside
£50 per person
Create an elegant, long-lasting arrangement with sustainable dried materials and grasses, styled with a soft, bleached ‘seaside’ vibe. Designed in a long, low container with preserved moss and chicken wire, this design makes a striking table display that can be enjoyed well beyond the season.
Duration: up to 2 hours.
