Illinois Extension

Mother's Day Basket Workshop

Create a fresh floral arrangement for spring with this fun, hands-on workshop!
(BYOF - bring your own flowers)

  • Learn the basics of floral design as a Master Gardener guides you through creating a beautiful floral basket arrangement just in time for spring or Mother’s Day! 
  • Plus, this BYOF-style workshop allows you to choose your favorite flowers and basket to customize the final piece as a special gift or to match your own décor. 

Who: Adults interested in floral arranging or learning new skills
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, May 10
Where: DuPage County Extension office, 1100 E. Warrenville Road, Suite 170, Naperville, IL 60563
Cost: $15 per person, includes instruction, floral foam, and greenery

What to bring: Participants will choose and bring their favorite cut flowers with them, and a lined basket or container of their choice. A few tips:
  • It is recommended to bring 2 or 3 bunches of cut flowers, which can be purchased from the supermarket and/or collected from your garden.
  • Recommended flowers include: daisy mums, mini carnations, alstroemeria, tulips, and daffodils.
  • The lined basket or container should be approximately 7-inches in diameter, and must be able to hold water.
  • Floral foam and greenery will be provided.

For questions, contact Master Gardener program coordinator Maddie Olivieri-Rangel at molivran@illinois.edu or 630-955-1123. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please notify the event contact. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs. 

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Tips for what to bring can be found above and will be included in your confirmation email.
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Refund Policy
No refunds unless the program is canceled.
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