We’ll use only MN/WI-grown flowers, plus foraged goodies reflecting our prairie, river valley, and Northwoods ecosystems. Explore summer flower favorites like zinnias, sunflowers, and snapdragons, and meet new-to-you unique varieties! 

You’ll finish class with a vase full of flowers, which should be brought inside to a climate-controlled space as soon as you’re able.

Using floral snips requires moderate hand strength and dexterity — if bringing a partner to collaborate on a design is supportive to anyone with limited grip strength/hand mobility, please just inform me and I’m happy to accommodate that! Workshops typically involve walking to and from the ingredients table throughout your design process, but I’m happy to set up seating such that folks with limited mobility can have a supply of stems at their workstation. Designing can be done standing or seated depending on preference. 

I don’t bring any floral ingredients that commonly cause allergic reactions when handled, but if you know your skin is particularly sensitive to allergic flares, consider wearing nitrile or gardening gloves!

CENTER FOR PEOPLE AND CRAFT is committed to building a diverse, inclusive learning community where people of all backgrounds feel welcome and able to participate. As we launch our first workshop series, we are dedicating space in each class for reduced-tuition scholarships to support anyone facing financial barriers. As we build a more robust scholarship program, we hope this initial launch will remove barriers and expand access to hands-on learning for all.

Anyone with financial need is encouraged to apply for a half-tuition scholarship. To be considered, please submit a brief online application. Please note that CENTER FOR PEOPLE AND CRAFT is operating with limited financial resources and an entirely volunteer staff. Therefore, we cannot guarantee a spot for every applicant. Each class has one scholarship slot available. Applicants who are not selected in this current round are welcome to reapply.  Apply here

CPC is able to provide refunds up to two weeks before the start date of the class for which the registration was submitted, though we do retain a $20 fee for return payment processing. If you need to cancel your class within the two week window, a refund is not guaranteed, but will be considered based on several factors.

If CPC needs to cancel a class due to low enrollment, teacher illness, or other factors, you will receive a full refund. Read our full set of policies.