Flower Workshops in Orange County
Create Something Beautiful With Your Own Hands
Discover the art of floral design through inspiring, hands-on workshops at Florist Marketplace.
Work with beautiful seasonal flowers, learn practical techniques from experienced floral designers, and create an arrangement you will be proud to take home.
Whether you are exploring floral design for the first time or developing your professional skills, our workshops offer a welcoming place to learn, create, and connect.
Small-group instruction • Professional guidance • Fresh seasonal flowers • Lake Forest studio
Upcoming Floral Design Workshops
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Upcoming Workshop
Advanced Floral Designer
Three-Day Professional Intensive
Coming September 2026
Strengthen your floral design skills through an immersive, hands-on learning experience.
This advanced workshop is designed to help participants develop stronger creative instincts, improve their understanding of composition, and approach floral design with greater confidence and intention.
Workshop topics may include:
- Advanced composition and balance
- Color selection and flower combinations
- Professional floral mechanics
- Depth, movement, and negative space
- Flower preparation and care
- Finishing and presentation techniques
Recommended for: Experienced floral enthusiasts, aspiring floral designers, and working professionals seeking to refine their skills.
Registration opens soon.
Advanced Wedding Floral Design
Two-Day Professional Intensive
Coming October 2026
Explore the creative and practical process behind professionally designed wedding flowers.
Participants will learn how floral concepts are developed and translated into cohesive wedding designs, from personal flowers and centerpieces to ceremony and reception details.
Workshop topics may include:
- Wedding design concepts and mood boards
- Bridal bouquets and personal flowers
- Centerpiece composition
- Ceremony and reception floral planning
- Color palettes and flower selection
- Preparation, organization, and workflow
- Professional presentation techniques
Recommended for: Experienced floral enthusiasts, aspiring floral designers, and working professionals seeking to refine their skills.
Registration opens soon.
Floral Installation Workshop
Three-Hour Hands-On Session
Coming October 2026
Learn the foundational planning and design principles used to create impactful floral installations.
This focused workshop introduces participants to the mechanics, composition, and visual balance behind statement floral designs.
Workshop topics may include:
- Installation planning and preparation
- Structural floral mechanics
- Creating movement and visual impact
- Flower and greenery placement
- Safe and efficient construction
- Designing for event spaces
Recommended for: Floral designers, event professionals, and students interested in large-scale floral work.
Registration opens soon.
A Hands-On Floral Experience
Our workshops are designed to make floral education engaging, practical, and enjoyable.
Learn by Creating
Follow guided demonstrations and apply each technique directly to your own floral arrangement.
Work With Fresh Seasonal Flowers
Create with a curated selection of flowers and greenery chosen for the theme and objectives of each workshop.
Receive Professional Guidance
Ask questions, practice new techniques, and receive helpful direction throughout the design process.
Develop Your Creative Confidence
Learn the principles behind professional floral design while developing your own personal style.
Take Home What You Create
Leave with your finished floral design and the knowledge needed to continue practicing at home.Specific materials, tools, vessels, refreshments, and take-home items may vary by workshop. Complete inclusions will be shown on each registration page.
Learn With Mario Hamwi
Workshops are guided by Mario Hamwi, Creative Director of Florist Marketplace.
Mario creates an encouraging learning environment where students can explore professional floral techniques while developing their own creative point of view.
Through demonstrations, practical instruction, and individual guidance, participants gain a deeper understanding of how thoughtful floral arrangements are planned and created.
What to Expect
1. Select Your Workshop
Choose a class based on your interests and level of floral design experience.
2. Reserve Your Place
Register online when enrollment opens. Workshop space may be limited to maintain a comfortable, hands-on learning environment.
3. Arrive Ready to Create
Come to our Lake Forest studio shortly before the scheduled starting time. Flowers, materials, and workshop-specific supplies will be prepared for you.
4. Learn and Design
Follow demonstrations, practice professional techniques, and create your own floral arrangement.
5. Take Your Creation Home
Your finished design will be prepared for safe transportation so you can enjoy or share it after the workshop.
Recent Florist Marketplace Workshops
Spring Centerpiece Workshop
Our Spring Centerpiece Workshop took place on February 20, 2026, at our Lake Forest studio and sold out.
Participants explored contemporary floral design principles while creating seasonal centerpieces using fresh spring flowers.
Add a small gallery here featuring:
- Participants creating their arrangements
- Close-up photographs of the flowers
- Mario demonstrating a technique
- Completed centerpiece designs
- A group photograph from the workshop
Private and Group Flower Workshops
Create a Memorable Floral Experience Together
Planning a team activity, birthday celebration, bridal gathering, client experience, or private event?
Contact Florist Marketplace to discuss the possibility of creating a custom floral workshop for your group.
Private workshop themes may be developed around the season, occasion, group experience, and desired design style.
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