1:1 Floral Design Class
Starflower · SE Hawthorne
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Book this class on Starflower's siteThere are 4 beginner class listings in Portland. Listed prices run from $55 to $275 (typical: $97). See the list below and book directly with the venue.
From 4 listed starting prices (free classes excluded).
Prices change — confirm the current price with the venue before booking.
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 siteForte Floral Artistry · Milwaukie
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Book this class on Forte Floral Artistry's sitePortland Community College, Cascade Campus
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Book this class on Portland Community College, Cascade Campus's siteMost two-hour beginner classes run $55–$95: OMSI's bouquet workshop is $55, Portland Community College's "Beautiful Bouquets" is $79, and the Wine & Design class at Hip Chicks Do Wine is $95. Private one-on-one instruction runs higher — Starflower's 1:1 class is $275 — and garden workshops like FloraWood's sit around $165. Prices as checked in August 2026.
Almost always. OMSI includes museum admission plus all flowers, the Wine & Design class includes flowers, a glass of wine and the take-home arrangement, and FloraWood includes a beverage and a treat. The one thing to watch: both PCC classes ask you to bring your own vase.
No — every class we list provides the tools you need. OMSI even notes that floral snips are provided, though they're not take-home. If you own a pair of sharp snips you like, bring them along; otherwise show up empty-handed.
Yes — most Portland listings run on Saturdays or Sundays. OMSI and PCC run Saturday sessions, Forte Floral Artistry runs Sunday mornings and afternoons, and the winery class happens at weekend brunch times. For an evening or custom option, the private 1:1 at Starflower can be scheduled around you.
It's possible, but not immediate. Portland's wedding industry is active and a workshop gets you comfortable with mechanics and color, but a multi-week series like PCC's "Floral Arranging for Self Care" (four Saturdays) builds a steadier foundation. Real gigs usually follow portfolio work and assisting an established designer.