DIY Pumpkin Floral Arrangement

Description

Create Your Own Pumpkin Flower Arrangement at Our Halloween Workshop! This Halloween season, embrace the beauty of autumn and the joy of creative crafting with our unique Pumpkin Floral Arrangement Workshop! Hosted in London and inspired by the bounty of our family farm in Suffolk, this hands-on pumpkin floral arrangement workshop invites you to celebrate the season with fresh, farm-harvested pumpkins and flowers. Guided by expert teachers, you'll have the chance to craft stunning floral arrangements directly inside vibrant pumpkins, creating a beautiful, one-of-a-kind pumpkin floral arrangement to take home and enjoy. Imagine spending the day surrounded by an abundance of seasonal flowers, earthy pumpkins, and the warm camaraderie of fellow workshop participants, all excited to immerse themselves in an autumnal experience unlike any other. This is more than just a flower-arranging workshop—it’s an opportunity to celebrate the season, learn new skills, and create a pumpkin floral arrangement that is uniquely yours all while sipping on a cup of warm mulled wine. About the Workshop: Our Pumpkin Floral Arrangement Workshop is designed to be an enjoyable, relaxed, and creatively fulfilling experience. Whether you’re a flower enthusiast, an experienced gardener, or someone simply looking for a new and festive activity, our workshop offers something for everyone. You’ll learn essential floral design techniques, tips for working with different kinds of blooms and foliage, and special methods for arranging them in a pumpkin “vase.” Plus, our instructors will guide you every step of the way, making this a perfect activity for all skill levels. Here’s what you can expect from the day: Step 1: Selecting Your Pumpkin When you arrive at our venue in London, you'll be greeted with a gorgeous selection of pumpkins and gourds harvested from our family farm in Suffolk. We handpick each pumpkin to ensure they’re vibrant, durable, and sized just right for creating a pumpkin floral arrangement. You’ll choose your pumpkin based on your personal style and the aesthetic you want to create. Whether you prefer a classic orange pumpkin, a trendy white gourd, or something a bit more unique, there will be plenty of options to inspire you. Step 2: Preparing the Pumpkin Once you’ve selected your pumpkin, the workshop begins with a guided tutorial on prepping it for arranging. Our team will demonstrate how to hollow out and prepare the pumpkin to ensure it’s a perfect container for your pumpkin floral arrangement. We’ll provide all the tools you need, and our florists will be there to help at each step. Step 3: Selecting and Arranging Your Flowers This is where the magic happens! Our farm-fresh flowers are brought in directly from Suffolk, with a mix of lush autumnal colours—think deep reds, burnt oranges, creamy whites, and rich greens. You’ll learn how to pair different types of flowers, choose complementary foliage, and use textures and colours to bring out the best in your pumpkin floral arrangement. Each participant will have their own station and a carefully curated selection of flowers, foliage, and fillers to choose from. Our instructors will guide you through the process, showing you how to layer flowers, create structure, and add accents that truly make the arrangement pop. Step 4: Adding Personal Touches One of the best parts of this workshop is the chance to personalise your creation. You might choose to add dried elements like pampas grass, seed pods, or even a few mini pumpkins to bring extra seasonal flair. Each pumpkin floral arrangement is a reflection of the person who made it, so you’ll have plenty of creative freedom to make it truly your own. Step 5: Taking Your Creation Home At the end of the workshop, you’ll have a beautiful, handmade pumpkin floral arrangement to bring home and display. These arrangements make stunning centerpieces, adding a touch of nature’s autumnal beauty to your living space, whether it’s for Halloween night or simply to brighten your home throughout the season. As an added benefit, our florists will provide tips on how to care for your arrangement, so it lasts as long as possible. Optional Upgrade: Create an Additional Pumpkin Floral Arrangement For those who can’t get enough of the fun and would like to make a larger pumpkin arrangement or would like to create a second pumpkin arrangement, we offer optional upgrades. After completing your first pumpkin, you’ll have the chance to choose another pumpkin and a fresh assortment of flowers to work with. Many attendees find that making a second arrangement allows them to try out different colour schemes or experiment with new techniques they picked up in the first round. It’s also a wonderful way to create a gift for a friend or family member. Upgrades: Students' ticket price includes a medium size pumpkin. Optional upgrade to a large pumpkin or make an additional pumpkin of their choice. Additional large pumpkin upgrade: £75 Additional Medium Upgrade: £55 Additional Small upgrade: £35 Why Join the Workshop? Our Pumpkin Flower Arrangement Workshop offers more than just a chance to make something beautiful—it’s an experience that celebrates the beauty of the season, the joy of working with your hands, and the satisfaction of creating something uniquely yours. Held in a welcoming setting, it’s also an opportunity to meet other flower lovers and crafting enthusiasts in the area. The whole workshop is rooted in sustainability, too, as we work exclusively with seasonal flowers and pumpkins sourced from our family farm. Whether you’re coming alone, with friends, or as part of a family outing, this workshop is a wonderful way to celebrate Halloween and make the most of the harvest season. You’ll walk away with new floral arranging skills, wonderful memories, and, of course, a beautiful pumpkin floral arrangement that you can proudly display. Book Your Spot Today! Spaces for our Pumpkin Flower Arrangement Workshop are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early. Whether it’s your first time trying floral arranging or you’re looking to expand your skills, we look forward to welcoming you to a day of creativity, laughter, and seasonal charm. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate Halloween in style—sign up today and let’s make something beautiful together!

What's included in the price?

An apron, tools and materials will be provided, but we do recommend you wear old clothes and no open toed shoes. Please note that the course will take approximately 2 hours. NB: We do not accept entry to our classes 15 minutes after the listed start date. This is to ensure our students have a lesson without disruption once the class has started. Our classes may take longer than the time stated. We can only estimate how long each class takes and we do not want to rush students. Please allocate additional time after the class in case they overrun. Thank you for your understanding and punctuality.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

The River Shop

with Craft Courses since 2019

Message the tutor

Richard has been teaching this intro class since 2018 after realising that all the challenges of working with epoxy resin were bound to be frustrating aspiring makers around the world as much as they were for him. After realising that working with epoxy resin was actually quite easy once you knew a few simple tricks and the basic principles, he started inviting you to join him in the workshop to master the tricks of the trade for yourself.