2025 Class Offerings
2025 Classes are listed below.
Only paid participants may attend a class unless you get my permission to have a guest join you. Unless otherwise stated, classes are for adults only. Class fees are non-refundable, and your space is not reserved until payment is received. If you are unable to attend a class for any reason, please call the studio to let us know if you are giving your spot to another person or wish to reschedule your participation to another class. If floral materials have already been purchased for the class at the time you notify us of your cancelation, then that portion of the fee you paid will not be applied to a future class. I only allow for one class to be rescheduled without a rescheduling fee of $20. Please use the form below to request information or a registration invoice for any of the classes listed.
A glance at upcoming offerings includes: Working on these, and will post more soon.
With the Medical Lake Rec. Program I will be offering the following activities:
1. June 6th, leaving the City Hall at9:30 a.m. This Farm tour is to a peony farm up north in the Colbert, WA area. Angela with My Favorite Flowers and More will be sharing a wealth of knowledge on peony varieties, how to plant and care for them, when to harvest, and how to winterize your plants. Visit her website at www.myfavoriteflowersandmore.com/shop On our way back through Spokane we will stop at Ritter’s Garden Center to do some shopping or simply browse their beautiful displays and greenhouses. Bring your lunch, snacks, and beverages to enjoy on the bus ride. Cost is $20 a person.
2. July 30th leaving at 9a.m for a “Berry-Fun” day! We will first enjoy a “berry delicious” breakfast at Billie’s Diner learning more about their focus on farms first and how they support our local farmers. Then we will make our way up north to Piper’s Blueberry Farm to learn about blueberries and experience the joys of picking our berries to bring home. Bring an extra snack and your water bottle if you like. The cost is $20 plus you will be responsible for purchasing your breakfast and paying for the berries you pick.
3. August 27th, leaving at 9:30 a.m. for Designing Day in the Dahlias at Tall Grass Farms, starting off learning all things dahlias from farmer Nicki, then walking the fields, picking your own flowers for a special designing class that will take place there in the fields. Sue will guide you through the designing process and all materials, tools, and supplies provided. You will be taking home a gorgeous centerpiece for your table. The cost is $30 Be sure to wear appropriate shoes for walking in the fields.
4. October 8th, leaving at 12:30 p.m. to visit Wild Sage Farms Pumpkin Patch, select your favorite pumpkin to bring back to the Center to decorate with succulents and dried flowers. You’ll also learn about Heather’s amazing produce farm and how she helps provide produce for restaurants and her community. Bring your water bottle, and a snack if you like for back at the center. Cost is $30. All supplies and dried flowers and succulents will be provided for decorating.
Our First Biking Bouquet Giveaway Day will be August 23rd, starting at 9a.m. We will start by having a bouquet-making session at Medical Lake City Center upstairs, (I’m hoping to work this out so we can meet at the park instead) for putting together a lot of wrapped flower bouquets to be handed out. We will load up our bike baskets, bags, and backpacks with bouquets to pedal around town. Or you may walk with a stroller or wagon to make deliveries. The goal is to pass out all the flowers to those you meet on the street, see working in their yards or enjoying time at the park. To have fun as you ride or walk with family and friends bringing smiles to faces you meet. To surprise and delight them, and wish them well. We will meet back at the center (or park)for refreshments and a time for sharing our experience. Any extra profits made will be donated to the Park and Rec Program for the parks and trails. The cost will be $5 a bouquet. So you can pay to give 1, 5, 10, 20 etc. If you can not attend you certainly can contribute funds to the event to help provide us with more flowers to share.
These events above will all be registered through the Medical Lake Rec. Program. Visit their website to register. Remember bus tours only hold 15 people so register early if you want a seat.
Other classes in the works include:
A weekend day of fun with flowers/fabric/food. A day of interactive classes for you to participate in, including sewing/quilting projects (yes, bring your sewing machines), fabric dying, floral designing with fresh flowers, special home decor projects using dried flowers and edible flower fun projects, and more. A special lunch will be shared together. This will run from 9-4 on a Saturday. Date and location TBD in June/July
Flower Classes With Sue
1. March 22nd, 10 a.m.- noon Spring Bulb Wreath workshop. Create a darling 12-14” wreath with blooming spring bulbs and touches of dried flowers and burlap. The cost is $40, and space is limited.
2. Bouquet designing styles and techniques used for bridal bouquets. For the serious student. June 7th, 1-4 pm. $200
3. Learn a variety of techniques for creating lovely fresh flower displays for your home. For all flower lovers of all skill levels. Offered on May 31st and June 28th both classes 1 pm-4 pm. $75
4. If you’d like me to come to you and a few of your friends to learn about floral design, this is for you. If you want to host a flower party of sorts, let me know. I’m open to that discussion.
*** New this year, I’m calling the “Playful Pause For Rejuvenating Our Well-Being”. Playful Pause for short. In this gathering, it’s about slowing down, being present, and being open to the processes we will explore in creative play, for our healing. Some may be dealing with healing from grief, addictions, abuse, or physical healing from TBI, surgery recoveries or something else. This is a safe space for a few to gather together and focus on the simple joys of discovering delightful ways to express your creative side in the company of others who also want to experience improved well-being. We will create a variety of projects throughout the year. Some will use special paper, watercolors, string, nails and wood, dried flowers, fabric, pinecones, wire, beads, and more. I’m starting these gatherings off small, 4 people max per 2-hour session. For now, I will host this gathering in my home, the kitchen table will be our space to gather with a cup of tea in hand, a smile, and open hearts for healing. The next gathering will be March 29th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The cost is $25.
