UPCOMING CLASSES
Floral Form
Sunday classes can be taken as a series or you can drop into a single session
SUN MARCH 28: 1PM-3PM EST
SUN APRIL 11: 1PM-3PM EST
SUN APRIL 18: 1PM-3PM EST
SUN APRIL 25: 1PM-3PM EST
This is guided flower practice, inspired by ikebana. Each week, Arrin will demonstrate an arrangement style as you create a piece of your own. Part of the class will act as an open studio session to intuitively explore elements of form and color.
Classes are online via zoom. You’ll be sent a list of required materials. Only a few items are needed. Plant material can be purchased or collected from your surroundings.
An Intro to Cut Flowers
FRI APRIL 23: 12PM-1PM EST
Online Class via the United States Botanic Garden
This is a FREE lecture style class with q&a. Sign up here
Join us to find inspiration and strategies for bringing seasonal flowers and foliage into your home. Arrin will discuss local sourcing methods, bloom selection, and care practices to maximize vase life. You’ll be introduced to tools and base mechanics.
Low Centerpiece Demonstration
FRI MAY 28: 12PM-1PM EST
Online Class via the United States Botanic Garden
This is FREE demonstration and q&a. Sign up here
This demonstration covers design principals including color, texture, spatial depth, and scale. Arrin will use a kenzan and chicken wire together for the base mechanics for a foam-free arrangements.
THE ART OF FLORAL ARRANGING
Online Class via the Smithsonian
This is a 6 week series. Sign ups begin in June.
WORK WITH
US BOTANIC GARDEN – NATIONAL ARBORETUM – NPR – SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES
Reach out here or email Arrin at [email protected] with interest in scheduling a flower class for your community or workplace.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
ARrin Sutliff
Interested in immersive floral installations, I began experimenting with flowers as a medium by means of a flower farm in Northern Virginia. The journey led to studying ikebana which can offer a minimal yet strong approach to design. In seeking flower knowledge I often find wonderful designers but few who can verbalize the techniques that make their work impactful. I’ve worked to build a vocabulary around flowers that translate to clear mechanics and techniques that help students achieve their desired outcome.
I hope students feel properly empowered at the end of class with the resources they needed to create freely. I have a regular flower practice and am continuously honing my craft.
Students
New and developing floral designers
Gardeners who are curious about design
Artists exploring a new medium
Friends and coworkers looking for a fun activity
Nature enthusiasts
Those looking for joy & nourishment
