Our December general meeting program will be a revisit by the talented and engaging designer, garden lecturer and writer, Tim Elliot. He'll take us through a fast-paced demonstration on using things from the garden for holiday decorating. We will sell raffle tickets for the lucky winners to take home a holiday arrangement. The 2019-2020 program year will include three workshops held in the Ruby McSwain Education Center at the JC Raulston Arboretum.
Our Floral Design Group leader, Patsy S is a Natioinal Flower Show Judge
Programs for the 2019-2020 RGC year
September 19: Thursday, 1:30 – 4:00 pm, JC Raulston Arboretum, How to Show Horticulture for Flower Shows and Fairs. We'll discuss and demonstrate how to present your best specimen, or at least make it look wonderful. Ginny Parker and Vicki Thompson will guide you through this fun class.
November 21: Thursday, 1:30-4:00 pm, JC Raulston Arboretum, Holiday Decorations: A hands-on workshop centered around Thanksgiving and Christmas designs. Designer and materials to be used will be listed in the November Leaflet.
January 30: Thursday, 1:30-4:00 pm, JC Raulston Arboretum, Valentine Designs: A hands-on workshop designing Valentine-themed items. Designer and materials to be used will be listed in the January Leaflet.
April 23: Thursday, 1:30-4:00 pm, JC Raulston Arboretum, Floral Design Workshop: We'll work on a creative project and have an afternoon tea. More details, designer and materials will be listed in The Leaflet.
In January, the floral design group worked on Japanese Ikebana Design in the traditional Shoka Style.
In November 2018, the Floral Design Group met at the Arboretum and made miniature designs