1:1 Floral Design Class
Starflower · SE Hawthorne
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Book this class on Starflower's siteListings last checked Aug 18, 2026
There are 4 class listings in Portland, with listed prices from $55–$275. 3 are beginner-friendly. 3 are one-off workshops. 1 is recurring. Last verified Aug 18, 2026.
Best budget: Flower Bouquet Workshop (hand-tied bouquet) — $55 Best for beginners: Flower Bouquet Workshop (hand-tied bouquet) — $55 Weekend pick: Flower Bouquet Workshop (hand-tied bouquet) — $55
From 4 listed starting prices on this page (free classes excluded).
Prices change — confirm the current price with the venue before booking.
Price basis varies by source: venue-website prices are net; Eventbrite listings include the platform's service fee and tax.
Starflower · SE Hawthorne
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Book this class on Starflower's siteOMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) · Central Eastside
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Book this class on OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry)'s sitePortland Community College, Cascade Campus
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Book this class on Portland Community College, Cascade Campus's sitePortland Expo Center · North Portland
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Book this class on Portland Expo Center's siteNo classes match those filters.
| Class | Price | Duration | Level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 Floral Design Class | $275 (Private class with the owner; extra guests pay an additional fee) | 2 hours | Beginner | Private instruction — serious beginners and event planners |
| Flower Bouquet Workshop (hand-tied bouquet) | $55 (Includes museum general admission and all flowers; floral snips provided but not take-home) | — | Beginner | First-timers — a cheap weekend introduction |
| Floral Arranging for Self Care | $139 (Tuition $79 plus $60 fees; students bring their own vase) | 2h 50m | Beginner | Students who want a weekly practice, not just one night |
| Floral Candle Wreath Making Class at Portland Holiday Market | $61 | 1h 30m | All levels | Fall centerpiece design — beginner friendly |
| Provider | Level | Price from | Classes | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starflower | Beginner | $275 | 1 | SE Hawthorne |
| OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) | Beginner | $55 | 1 | Central Eastside |
| Portland Community College, Cascade Campus | Beginner | $139 | 1 | — |
| Portland Expo Center | All levels | $61 | 1 | North Portland |
Of the 3 beginner floral arranging classes in Portland with a published price, the typical (median) starting price is $139, ranging from $55 to $275. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.
Many classes include flowers and materials in the price — the venue's page will say exactly what's provided. If you're not sure, ask before booking.
Most studios provide snips and the rest of the tools; bring your own only if you already have a favourite pair. Where something is expected of you, the listing says so.
Most studios run weekend workshops and weekday-evening series, and each listing shows the day and time. Use the booking link on the class card to see the dates currently open.
A single class is an entry point, not a career. Wedding work usually starts by assisting an established florist and building a portfolio — a multi-week series or a community-college programme is the stronger foundation if that's the goal.
Walking into your first floral class, you should expect a workshop that is far more hands-on than a lecture. Most run two hours: the instructor demos a design at a work table, then you make your own arrangement from the same flowers, with help at your elbow. You'll learn the practical mechanics — stripping lower leaves, cutting stems at an angle, conditioning flowers before they go in a vase — and you'll take the finished arrangement home the same day.
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