Flower Arranging Workshops at the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

Join local florist and historian, Esther in the Garden for a series of flower arranging workshops with a difference; here at the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. 

Not only will you take home a beautiful posy, bouquet or wreath, you will also learn about the folklore and history associated with the flowers, as well as the special meanings of particular blooms and why we grow and display them today. With refreshments and delicious cake served by the Merchants’ Coffee House, these workshops are a lovely present or a wonderful activity do with friends, family or on your own. Everything is provided for you, all you will need are your own scissors!

To book your places on one workshop, two workshops or on all four please see further details below and call or email the Hall. Contact details can be found at the foot of the page. 

Spring Posy Making Workshop

Sunday 23rd April: 2.30pm- 5.00pm

£45.00 – This includes flowers and all materials as well as refreshments and delicious cake from the Merchants’ Coffee House.

Join us on St George’s Day to create a beautifully presented posy to give away as a gift, or enjoy at home. You will learn how to arrange your fresh British grown flowers as well as the best way to condition and look after them once at home.

‘A bouquet full of summer’ – hand tied bouquet making workshop 

Sunday 20th August: 2.30pm- 5.00pm

£55.00 – This includes flowers and all materials as well as refreshments and delicious cake from the Merchants’ Coffee House.

Join us on a relaxing summer’s afternoon as Esther guides you through the process of ‘spiralling’ a bouquet like a pro! Using British grown flowers and foliage, you will also learn about the history and folklore behind some of our favourite summer blooms, as well as sharing tips about how to care for your flowers once at home.

Christmas Wreath Making Class

Sunday 26th November: 2.30pm- 5.00pm

£70.00 – This includes all greenery and all materials as well as mulled wine and mince pies from the Merchants’ Coffee House.

Kickstart your Christmas celebrations by joining us to create your own unique and beautiful wreath to decorate your home. Using freshly cut, locally grown evergreen foliage, berries, cones and dried seed heads and a choice of plush velvet and satin ribbons, Esther will guide you through the folklore and traditions behind our favourite festive decorations.

Christmas Wreath Making Class

Friday 1st December: 4.30pm- 7.00pm

£70.00 – This includes all greenery and all materials as well as mulled wine and mince pies from the Merchants’ Coffee House.

Join us for an exclusive evening workshop where you will learn the history and folklore behind wreath making whilst taking home your own unique and festive wreath. Using freshly cut, locally grown evergreen foliage, berries, cones and dried seed heads and a choice of plush velvet and satin ribbons, your wreath will be the envy of any door in York!

Esther in the Garden

Esther Lockwood Blake is a small-scale flower grower and florist based in York. Her passion for growing and arranging seasonal British blooms is only matched by her other love; history. Her other job is as a heritage consultant; working up and down the country with museums and heritage sites bringing the past to life.

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