Shipping class: Instructional Classes (No shipping charge)

In this class students will learn the basics of hydrating and preparing floral. We have two class curriculums one will teach the  hand-tied spiral technique for creating bouquets, and how to wrap the bouquet for a gift presentation. The other will feature instruction on creating a centerpiece using a simple floral mechanic.

Guests are welcomed with a cocktail of their choosing followed by a demonstration on the fundamentals floral arranging. Following the demonstration, participants will create their own arrangements as they refresh their glasses and nibble on snacks.

At the conclusion of the event students will have learned skills to take floral and elevate it into beautiful gifts to give to others or to enjoy themselves.

Hydrating Your Own Cut Flowers and Spiral Tied Bouquet

Class location: Shy Flower Studio in Hubbard Woods; 1046 Gage Street Unit C Winnetka, IL

$95 per person; includes light nibbles and cocktails. Guests will leave with a spiral tied bouquet and a recipe card.

July 13, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hydrating Your Own Cut Flowers and Centerpiece Instruction

Class location: Shy Flower Studio in Hubbard Woods; 1046 Gage Street Unit C Winnetka, IL

$105 per person; includes light nibbles and cocktails. Guests will leave with a beautiful arrangement valued over $125 and a recipe card.

August 3, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Grab your friends and join us for our Floral Design Classes. Each month will feature new design topics to include, but not be limited to centerpieces, wreaths, bringing cut flowers in from your garden, and the all-important holiday planters. Students will learn floral design principles that will elevate all their floral creations.

This is an instructional, demonstration flower class with a hands on opportunity to create while you are visiting with friends.

Introduction to Floral Design – Using a Vase Floral Mechanic

In this two hour class,  students will learn the basics of hydrating and preparing floral for a coffee table or dining table centerpiece. Proportion, style, and color theory will be introduced. Students will watch a demonstration and then be led through the design process to create their own floral arrangement.

Class location: Shy Flower Studio in Hubbard Woods; 1046 Gage Street Unit C Winnetka, IL

September 10th, 2PM – 4PM

October 15th, 2PM – 4PM

Holiday Centerpiece Instruction

***Registration Coming Soon. Please call Studio for more information, or to register via phone.***

This class selection is a fun practice for your holiday centerpiece. Come learn how to use professional mechanics to prepare for your holiday table. By participating in the class you will be able to purchase bulk flowers for the Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Years that will follow the recipe learned. Bulk floral bouquets per holiday will cost $85.

Class location: Shy Flower Studio in Hubbard Woods; 1046 Gage Street Unit C Winnetka, IL

November 2nd, 6PM -8PM

November 4th, 2PM – 4PM

November 7th, 9AM – 11AM

December 5th, 9AM – 11AM*

December 6th, 6PM – 8PM*

$150 per person; includes floral recipe and instruction, a floral spray to keep flowers fresh, light snacks and refreshments and an arrangement designed by the student valued at $200.

*This arrangement will last to be your Hanukkah centerpiece.

Planted Pumpkin Succulent Garden

In this class students will receive a locally grown Cinderella Pumpkin to plant with moss and succulents. Tips and tricks will be given to keep your pumpkin fresh and healthy to be a showpiece throughout the fall holidays.

October 1, 2 PM – 4 PM at the Shy Flower Studio in Winnetka ($145 per person; includes a large Cinderella Pumpkin, an array of succulents to plant, an instruction and care card, and light snacks and refreshments)

Quick and Easy and In and Out is the name of the game on our Friday Flowers. Each Friday we will have designers choice, seasonal hand tied bouquets at Hazel James Home in Winnetka and Double Clutch Brewery in Evanston. Preorder here and they will be available for pick up by 11 on Fridays! Wrapped in brown paper our bouquets are the perfect hostess gift or just right to take home and brighten up your space for the weekend.

Please join the Shy Flower and Central Station Coffee on May 6th or May 7th as we host our annual Mother Day High Tea and Flower Arranging Class. All ages and mother child combinations are welcome. Gal Pals celebrating their escape from their children are welcome too! The event will open with a flower arranging class to share with your mother or special loved one. Once complete, high tea will be served. Professional, casual portraits and candids will be taken by the talented Carolyn Soling of Soling Photography. These digital portraits will be available for purchase.

Mother’s Day High Tea and Flower Class

May 6th or May 7th 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Mother Child Reservation          $238

A reservation includes:

• Food and non-alcoholic beverages for 1 adult and 1 child
• Flower arrangement to create that will valued at $125
• Gratuity for servers

OR

Single Adult Only Reservation           $205

A reservation includes:

• Food and non-alcoholic beverages for 1 adult
• Flower arrangement to create that will valued at $125
• Gratuity for servers

Additions:

• Champagne (per adult) may be added to the reservation.
• We welcome multiple generations and arrangements. If additional family members are arriving and additional arrangements are needed please purchase those al a carte.
  • $65     Additional adult (Food & Beverage)
  • $12     Champagne per adult
  • $35.    Additional child food (Food & Beverage)
  • $62.    Additional arrangement

*making a reservation for 2 adults no children or parties over 4 please call to make a reservation via phone. 847.707.5497

*for any dietary restrictions or allergies please call the Shy Flower

*tax added at the completion of sale

Join us for the Practice of Flower Bathing, a flower and meditation experience. Come experience the meditative power of flower arranging based on the Japanese practice of flower bathing. Lanie Coldwell of the Shy Flower will lead the floral arranging while Kristin Svets of Kristin Svets Coaching leads us through a meditative practice. You will leave with a clear, calm head and a beautiful arrangement to enjoy as you continue to practice the meditative skills learned.

**Update**

New dates coming soon for summer classes. Stay tuned.