Floral Design with Denise
Instructor: Denise Rutledge
Denise began her career as a floral designer earning several certificates in Floral Design from The Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, NY. She worked and trained at Price Chopper in the floral department in Saratoga Springs. In recent years her favorite hobby is floral photography. Denise’s photographs have been published multiple times in The Saratoga Today Newspaper winning “Photo of the Week” and “Honorable Mention” since 2021. She has taught floral design and wreath making since 2019. She always encourages intuitive creativity with her students while having fun!
Learn the basics of floral design
Unlock your creativity in this hands-on workshop that will teach you the essentials of fresh floral arranging – from choosing the right flowers and foliage, balance and form.
Whether you’re totally new or just want to polish your skills, you’ll leave with a beautiful arrangement you made yourself and confidence to create more at home.
All supplies included
These classes coming soon!
Cascading Hydrangea Wreath Workshop
Celebrate the colors and textures of summer as you design a vibrant cascading hydrangea wreath. This workshop brings hydrangea blooms, beaded fern greenery and seasonal accents to create a piece that feels fresh and flowing. You’ll learn simple techniques for shaping a natural cascade, building a wreath that looks like it was gathered straight from a garden path. Perfect for crafters of all levels, this class is a joyful way to welcome the season and head home with a radiant wreath ready to brighten your door or wall.
Fresh Floral Design Workshop: Garden Blooms & Florist Favorites
Discover the joy of floral design in a workshop that brings together the best of both worlds — the charm of your own garden and the beauty of premium florist flowers. This hands-on experience invites participants to explore seasonal blooms, lush greenery, and unique textural elements to create stunning, personalized arrangements. This workshop celebrates creativity, seasonality, and the simple pleasure of working with beautiful materials. Whether participants bring a handful of garden stems or choose from an abundant florist selection, the experience encourages experimentation, connection with nature, and the joy of crafting something uniquely your own.
Bring your garden favorites and your love of flowers! There will be fresh florals supplies, assorted vases, greenery and branches to accent your design.