Dried Flower Bouquets & Garlands Workshop

Create something lasting and lovely by creating dried flower bouquets that brighten your home and preserve the beauty of the harvest.
About this Event

From the rattle of dried camas to the rustle of strawflowers, this cozy and colorful workshop invites budding crafters and seasoned flower fans alike to slow down, connect with nature, and create a beautiful arrangement. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn how to identify and harvest flowers ideal for drying, explore design techniques, and craft your own unique bouquet or garland to take home. Guided by a supportive facilitator and surrounded by the blooms of summer and fall, you’ll bring a touch of the farm into your home.

You'll Experience:

• Flower Identification: Learn to recognize blooms best suited for drying and design.
• Ethical Harvesting: Practice sustainable techniques for gathering flowers.
• Creative Crafting: Tap into hands-on expression in a supportive, nature-inspired setting.
• Take-Home Arrangement: Create and leave with a dried bouquet or garland made by you.

About Your Facilitator:

Jamie Kisela (she/her) grew up in Snohomish, WA. grew up in Snohomish, WA. As Oxbow’s Education Program Coordinator, Jamie brings over 10 years of experience working with youth across a variety of program formats in the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. She earned her B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Washington and an M.A.Ed in Urban Environmental Education from Antioch University Seattle. Jamie has experience in program design and facilitation with Montessori, traditional schools and NGSS, self-directed learning centers, and outdoor informal education programs. In her free time, Jamie is a collector of hobbies, from crafts to outdoor exploration.

Grant-supported Pricing

We’re excited to offer this workshop at just $5, thanks to generous funding from 4Culture’s Doors Open grant! This experience is valued at $75, but the grant helps us make it accessible to more of our community.

We’re deeply grateful for this support, which allows us to connect more people with outdoor learning experiences.

All participants must register in advance—spaces are limited!