Above: Gulbankian Florist is offering more workshops to create your own centerpieces and other decor for fall, Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. (images cropped from Facebook)
A Southborough florist is continuing to hold workshops for creating your own seasonal displays — including the annual Ladies Night Out.
Here are the details on Gulbankian Florist’s workshops this fall.
Each has limited room, and pre-registration is required (with a fee). 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.)
Unless otherwise noted, the workshops take place at the shop at 40 Mt. Vickery Road.
Below is the basic info. You can find more details for each here.
Make Your Own Dried Flower Gourd
Saturday, November 2, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Looking for a beautiful fall accent to your home? Join us to make your own decorative dried flower gourd! These are easy and fun to create! ($15 for one or 3 for $40) (This one was only listed on Facebook here.)
Thanksgiving Floral and Gourd Centerpiece
Thursday, November 21, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Join us as we create a gorgeous Thanksgiving centerpiece for your own table or to give as a gift! Includes evergreens such as cedar and fir, fresh/faux oranges and lemons, juniper berries, magnolia leaves, and dried accents. This piece easily transitions to the next season. Wine, cheese and crackers are also included. ($89)
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop
Monday, November 25, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Join us as we create a gorgeous Thanksgiving centerpiece for your own table or to give as a gift! Includes evergreens such as cedar and fir, fresh/faux oranges and lemons, juniper berries, magnolia leaves, and dried accents. This piece easily transitions to the next season. Wine, cheese and crackers are also included ($89)
Rustic Wooden Box
Sunday, December 1, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Back AGAIN by popular demand! Join us as we make our famous rustic wooden box arrangement! includes winter greenery, boxwood, thistle, eucalyptus, moss, magnolia leaves, roses, classic ornaments, and pinecones. This gorgeous box is a perfect accent piece to any table or small space and is long lasting! Wine, cheese and crackers are also included. ($79)
Festive Holiday Door Swag
Tuesday, December 3, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Back AGAIN by popular demand! Join us as we make our famous rustic wooden box arrangement! includes winter greenery, boxwood, thistle, eucalyptus, moss, magnolia leaves, roses, classic ornaments, and pinecones. This gorgeous box is a perfect accent piece to any table or small space and is long lasting! Wine, cheese and crackers are also included. ($79)
Ladies’ Night Out – Boxwood Tree workshop (relocated)
Thursday, December 5, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Back AGAIN by popular demand! Join us as we make our famous rustic wooden box arrangement! includes winter greenery, boxwood, thistle, eucalyptus, moss, magnolia leaves, roses, classic ornaments, and pinecones. This gorgeous box is a perfect accent piece to any table or small space and is long lasting! Wine, cheese and crackers are also included. ($95) [Editor’s Note: A note on Facebook states the event was relocated to Gulbankian’s from the Community House where it was originally promoted to be taking place.]
Boxwood and Dried Fruit Wreath workshop
Sunday, December 8, 1:00 – 2:30 pm or Monday, December 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
New this year is our boxwood and dried fruit wreath! We will combine fresh boxwood onto a wreath frame and decorate it with dried fruit slices such as oranges, lemons, limes, dried berries and pinecones. A unique and natural look and an elegant touch to any small space in your home. Can also be used as a botanical table centerpiece for a hurricane vase with candles. ($75)
Winter Porch Planter
Sunday, December 8, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Join us as we make this gorgeous porch pot to last all season long! Includes winter greenery, berries, branches, pinecones, and accents. This workshop is a huge favorite, and we will have holiday music to enjoy as we create our masterpieces! Wine, cheese and crackers will be provided. ($69)
Mason Jar Holiday Box Centerpiece (at Cold Harbor Brewing Company in Westborough)
Thursday, December 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Join us to make this gorgeous holiday centerpiece arranged in a sturdy wooden distressed box! Includes a variety of fragrant winter greens, berries, and a mason jar with candle. Tie the base with a buffalo plaid bow (choice of red or white). This fragrant centerpiece will last well into the new year. Closer to Christmas you can also add flowers or lights if you prefer. ($59)
Holiday Chalkboard Box Centerpiece
Sunday, December 15, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Join us as we make this gorgeous holiday centerpiece in a re-usable, chalk board front, & distressed wooden box! Includes winter greenery, berries, roses, pinecones, magnolia leaves and buffalo plaid ribbon. ($89)
Updated (11/29/24 9:24 am): Gulbankians posted on Facebook that the 12/5 Ladies Night Out is relocated to the florist shop.
Updated (12/8/24 5:35 pm): The time was wrong for the December 8th Winter Porch Pot workshop.
