Teaching Floral Design has been part of RGC since the founding days in the 1920s.

Though many gaze at a bouquet and simply see a collection of lovely flowers, certain aspects of the arrangement tell knowledgeable eyes a story.

In addition to designs to enliven the home, floral design can be an art of expression. Raleigh Garden Club members have frequently shared their skills at Art in Bloom, held annually at the NC Museum of Art.

Programs for 2025-2026

The Floral Design group meets several times each year to learn design techniques.

Each workshop will provide materials to make a design to bring home. There will be a fee for materials. More details will be at the meetings and in The Leaflet.

Oct 29th, 2025 Wed, 10 am – 12 pm, at the JCRA Ruby McSwain Education Center. Halloween to Thanksgiving - led by Marion Campbell. Drop dead gorgeous arrangements to carry you through two celebrations. Prepayment for supplies required.

Jan 28th, 2026 Wed, 10 am – 12 pm, at the JCRA Ruby McSwain Education Center. “Traditional versus Creative Design: what’s the difference?” – led by Lisa Jennings. Prepayment for supplies required.

March 18th, 2026 Wed, 10am – 12pm, at the JCRA Ruby McSwain Education Center. Fancy Flowers Design Workshop - led by TBA. Prepayment for supplies required.

May 27, 2026  Wed 10am – 12pm, at the JCRA Ruby McSwain Education Center. Fancy Flowers Design Workshop - led by TBA Prepayment for supplies required.

Fall floral design workshop… outdoors during COVID.

In January, the floral design group worked on Japanese Ikebana Design in the traditional Shoka Style.