Above: Gulbankian Florist is offering more workshops to create your own centerpieces and other decor. (images cropped from Facebook)
As Valentine’s Day, February Break, and Easter approach, a Southborough florist is promoting workshops for adults or kids to customize their own seasonal displays — including a Ladies Night Out and Galentine’s events.
Gulbankian Florist’s workshops have limited room, and pre-registration is required (with a fee).
Unless otherwise noted, the workshops take place at the shop at 40 Mt. Vickery Road.
You can register at the shop or by calling 508-485-8979. Or reserve a space via Venmo payment to @Gulbankian Florist. (Please include your party size and workshop choice in the notes.)
Below are the basic info for five upcoming events. You can find more details for each here.
Ladies Night Out
Wednesday, February 7th, 6:00 – 8:30 pm @ Tomasso Trattoria
Includes: creating your own spring rustic box arrangement, one non-alcoholic drink, and appetizers such as Bruschetta & Arancini. Receive 5% off any meal order that evening too! ($99)
Galentine’s DIY Floral Design Workshop
Thursday, February 8th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
We will be making our gorgeous spring rustic box arrangement which includes hydrangeas, pink roses, tulips, wax flower, eucalyptus and greenery in a reusable wooden box.. A rustic wooden box will be used for the base. Enjoy cheese, crackers, chocolates and wine, and take part in raffles. ($79)
Kids DIY Valentine Floral Arrangement Workshop
Sunday, February 11th, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
For ages 5-15 years old. Participants will choose from our large selection of Valentine themed vases to begin. Then arrange their own masterpiece with daisies, tulips, waxflower, carnations, and accent with eucalyptus, greenery and adorable heart shaped picks!! ($29)
Kids DIY Terrarium Workshop
Wednesday, February 21st at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
For ages 5-12 years old. Join us on Weds. February 21st at 11 am during school vacation week for a fun DIY kids terrarium workshop. We will use a variety of miniature foliage plants, succulents, moss, stones, figurines, and accents. ($30)
Cappuccino, Tulips and Tiramisu
Sunday, March 10, 12:00 – 1:30 pm @ Tomasso Trattoria
We will be creating a cheery spring floral cube with tulips, waxflower, and other spring accents. Includes floral arrangement, cappuccino, and Tomasso’s delicious homemade dessert Tiramisu. ($75)
Updated (1/25/24 8:25 am): Gulbankian added the March 10th event.
Updated (3/8/24 3:43 pm): Registration for the March 10th event is no longer available, and details changed for the March 28th Workshop (which was originally posted above with a different photo). Gulbankian also added more workshops this spring:
- Thursday, March 14th, 6:30 pm — Make your own spring wreath!
- Sunday, March 24th, 3:00 pm — Kids DIY Bunny basket workshop
- Thursday, March 28th, 6:30 pm — Easter/Spring Centerpiece
- Thursday, April 11th, 6:30 pm — Spring Garden DIY workshop
- Wednesday, April 17th, 11:00 am — Kids DIY “Mini” planter garden workshop
- Thursday, May 9th, 6:30 pm — Mother’s Day DIY centerpiece workshop
- Thursday, May 16th, 6:30 pm — DIY Container Garden workshop
- Sunday, May 19th, 3:00 pm — DIY Herb garden planter
- Thursday, May 23rd, 6:30 pm — DIY Hummingbird container garden
