About this Event
The Art of Floral Design
An Intimate Large-Scale Floral Arrangement Masterclass by Bel Flèur Lakay
Sunday, November 15, 2026
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Columbia, Maryland
Only 6 Seats Available
(The exact event address will be provided to registered guests prior to the class)
Discover the Art of Floral Design
Join Bel Flèur Lakay for an intimate, thoughtfully curated floral design masterclass where education meets creativity, artistry, and beautiful blooms.
Designed for just six participants, this exclusive experience offers personalized instruction in creating a lush, large-scale floral arrangement using professional floral foam techniques.
This is more than your traditional floral workshop. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the art of floristry, explore professional design principles, and gain practical skills that extend beyond the classroom.
Each participant will receive their own bucket of premium, hand-selected fresh flowers and learn how to transform individual stems into a beautifully balanced, dimensional floral composition.
Whether you're an aspiring florist, a self-taught designer looking to refine your technique, or someone who simply appreciates the beauty of flowers, this experience is designed to inspire creativity while building confidence and skill.
Enjoy an afternoon of floral artistry, personalized instruction, and complimentary wine in an intimate and welcoming setting.
Your Experience Includes
- A personal bucket of premium, fresh flowers
- Hands-on instruction in creating a large-scale floral arrangement
- Professional floral shears to keep
- A floral vessel and all necessary design materials
- Floral foam and professional arrangement mechanics
- Complimentary wine for guests ages 21 and older
- Personalized instruction and individual guidance
- Your completed statement floral arrangement to take home
Everything needed for your arrangement will be provided.
What You'll Learn
This masterclass focuses on the techniques, mechanics, and design principles used to create professional large-scale floral arrangements.
Floral Foam Mechanics
Learn how to properly prepare, position, and secure floral foam to create a stable foundation for a large floral arrangement. Understand the importance of stem placement, mechanics, and structural support.
Flower Preparation & Conditioning
Explore professional techniques for preparing fresh flowers, including stem cutting, flower conditioning, hydration, and handling practices that help maintain floral quality.
Structure & Composition
Learn how to establish the height, width, shape, and overall structure of an arrangement before adding your focal flowers and supporting blooms.
Depth, Dimension & Movement
Discover how to layer flowers and greenery at varying heights and angles to create natural movement, dimension, and visual interest.
Balance, Proportion & Color Harmony
Develop an understanding of floral balance, color relationships, scale, and intentional flower placement to create a cohesive, visually striking design.
Professional Finishing Techniques
Learn how to refine your arrangement, evaluate its overall composition, conceal mechanics, and achieve a polished, professional presentation.
Throughout the class, participants will receive hands-on demonstrations, individualized feedback, and guidance as they design their own large statement arrangement.
Who Is This Masterclass Perfect For?
Our floral design masterclass is designed for anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of floral artistry.
Aspiring Florists
Individuals interested in exploring a career in floral design or learning the foundational skills used by professional floral designers.
Self-Taught Floral Designers
Creatives who already enjoy arranging flowers but want to strengthen their technical knowledge, improve their mechanics, and develop more intentional design skills.
Beginner Floral Designers
Individuals ready to move beyond basic vase arrangements and explore structured, large-scale floral compositions.
Creative Entrepreneurs
Individuals interested in developing floral design skills for event styling, celebrations, creative services, or future business opportunities.
Flower Lovers & Creative Enthusiasts
Anyone who appreciates beautiful flowers, enjoys hands-on experiences, and wants to learn something new in an elevated, intimate setting.
No previous floral design experience is required. All skill levels are welcome.
Education Is at the Heart of What We Do
At Bel Flèur Lakay, we take immense pride in floral education.
Having conducted over 52 floral design classes and workshops, we've had the pleasure of sharing our passion for flowers while helping individuals discover their creativity and develop practical floral design skills.
We believe floral design goes beyond simply placing flowers in a vessel. It's about understanding the purpose behind each placement, the importance of structure, the balance of a composition, and the techniques that transform fresh blooms into intentional works of art.
Our educational experiences are thoughtfully designed to provide more than a beautiful arrangement to take home.
We want every participant to leave with knowledge, confidence, practical skills, and a deeper appreciation for the artistry behind professional floral design.
With only six participants, this masterclass allows us to provide a personalized learning environment where questions are encouraged, techniques are demonstrated, and every student receives individual attention.
You won't just leave with flowers. You'll leave knowing how to design with them.
A Few Details
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Columbia, Maryland (The exact event address will be provided to registered guests prior to the class.)
Class Size: Limited to six participants
Experience Level: All levels welcome. No prior floral design experience required.
What to Bring: Just yourself and a willingness to learn. All flowers, tools, and design materials will be provided.
Complimentary Wine: Available to guests ages 21 and older. Nonalcoholic beverages will also be available.
What You'll Take Home: Your completed large-scale floral arrangement, professional floral shears, and practical design knowledge to continue creating independently.
Reserve Your Experience
To ensure a personalized educational experience, enrollment is intentionally limited to just six participants.
Whether you're beginning your floral journey or looking to elevate your existing skills, we invite you to spend an afternoon learning, creating, and discovering the artistry behind beautiful floral arrangements.
An intimate setting. Beautiful blooms. Professional techniques. An experience designed to inspire.
We look forward to creating with you.
Bel Flèur Lakay
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