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Private Group Workshop Guide

Create Something Beautiful Together

Whether you're gathering friends, celebrating a milestone, organizing a team event, or planning a client appreciation experience, our private workshops are designed to be creative, welcoming, and thoughtfully guided.

Choose from floral design, plant-based projects, wreath making, preserved moss art, seasonal containers, and more. We provide the materials, instruction, setup, and cleanup so your group can relax, create, and enjoy the experience.

In-Studio Workshops: Minimum 6 guests
Off-Site Workshops: Minimum 8 guests

All workshops can be customized to suit your group, style, budget, and occasion.

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Which Workshop Is Right for Your Group?

Looking for something relaxed and social?

  • Petite Floral Designs

  • Seasonal Bouquets

  • Kokedama

  • Terrariums

Looking for a statement piece?

  • Centrepieces & Blooms Boxes

  • Wreath Workshops

  • Preserved Moss Art

Planning a seasonal gathering?

  • Succulent Pumpkins

  • Seasonal Outdoor Containers

  • Seasonal Wreaths

  • Holiday Centrepieces

Organizing a corporate or team event?

  • Kokedama

  • Terrariums

  • Seasonal Bouquets

  • Wreath Workshops

  • Seasonal Outdoor Containers

Workshop Collection

Each workshop includes guided instruction, all materials, and a finished piece for every guest to take home.

Have a specific idea in mind that isn’t listed here?

Many groups use this guide as a starting point and customize from there.

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Two vases with dried flowers on a flat surface, one designed as a nude human figure and the other as a simple round-necked vessel.
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Petite Floral Designs

From $70 per person | Difficulty: Easy

A playful introduction to working with fresh flowers.

Designed to feel approachable and creative, these smaller-scale projects allow guests to explore floral design without feeling overwhelmed. Each project offers flexibility, creativity, and plenty of room for personal expression.

Options May Include

  • Petite vase arrangements

  • Flower crowns

  • Garden-inspired floral designs

Duration: Approximately 1–1.5 hours

Pricing varies by container choice and floral selection

Great For: Birthdays, girls' nights, first-time workshop guests, team socials, and relaxed gatherings.

Green and white variegated plant in a round moss-covered root ball, placed on a wooden board on a light grey surface with a light beige background.
A potted plant with green leaves growing from a moss-covered root in a small terracotta pot.
A glass terrarium with small cacti and succulents, viewed from above.
Top-down view of a circular glass planter with various green succulents and small plants inside, with soil at the base.

Kokedama & Terrariums

Kokedama from $70 | Terrariums from $80 per person | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Two hands-on ways to bring nature indoors.

Create a kokedama, a Japanese-inspired moss ball planter, or design a custom terrarium layered with soil, stone, and greenery. With step-by-step instruction, guests leave with a living piece that continues to grow long after the workshop ends.

Duration: Approximately 1–1.5 hours

Final pricing varies by plant selection and materials

Terrariums require 2–3 weeks booking notice

Great For: Plant lovers, creative gatherings, wellness events, team building, and nature-inspired décor enthusiasts.

Hand holding a circular wreath made of twigs and green foliage, with yellow flowers, against a white wall.
A decorative wreath made of purple lavender and white daisies hanging on a wooden wall, illuminated by soft sunlight.
Person holding a green eucalyptus wreath.
Women arranging floral arrangements with various green plants and flowers on a marble countertop.

Wreath Workshops

From $110 per person | Difficulty: Moderate

Create a beautiful wreath designed around the season and your group's aesthetic.

Guests learn layering, shaping, and design techniques while working with fresh, dried, or preserved materials. Projects range from modern and minimalist to lush and textural.

Wreath style options may include:

  • Half hoop wreaths, modern and minimalist, from $110

  • Dried wreaths with preserved florals and grasses, from $120

  • Eucalyptus wreaths using silver dollar or baby blue varieties, from $130

  • Seasonal wreaths featuring fresh and dried elements, from $140

Duration: approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours

Wreath sizes typically range from 22 to 36 inches

Great for: Seasonal gatherings, holiday events, client appreciation, and design-forward groups.

Person holding a colorful bouquet of flowers including pink daisies, peach roses, green hydrangeas, and red protea, against a plain background.
Two women arranging a colorful bouquet of flowers at a counter with more flowers laid out, in a shop or floral studio with plants and a blackboard with writing in the background.
Person holding a colorful bouquet of various flowers including yellow, purple, orange, and pink blossoms in a bright room.
A bouquet of white flowers in a clear glass vase on a white surface.

Seasonal Bouquets

From $110 per person | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

A Bloom Culture favourite.

Guests create a hand-tied bouquet using fresh, seasonal flowers and greenery while learning simple floral design techniques that can be used again and again.

Groups may also choose to design directly into a vase.

Duration: Approximately 1–1.5 hours

Final pricing varies by bouquet size and floral selection

In-season flowers offer the best value

Great For: Birthdays, bridal showers, team events, celebrations, and creative gatherings.

A collection of various green succulent plants arranged in a circular pattern inside a hollowed-out orange pumpkin, surrounded by small pink flowers.
Arrangement of various green and purple succulent plants in a round container.
A person is using a glue gun to attach a pumpkin to a large arrangement of succulents in other pumpkins.
Person arranging yellow and purple succulents and moss in a pumpkin-shaped ceramic container.

Succulent Pumpkins

From $130 per person | Difficulty: Moderate

A seasonal favourite available during the fall season.

Guests create a one-of-a-kind pumpkin centrepiece using living succulents and seasonal materials. The finished piece feels festive, natural, and uniquely personal.

Duration: Approximately 1.5–2 hours

Final pricing varies by pumpkin size and succulent selection

Great For: Fall gatherings, plant lovers, seasonal celebrations, and team events.

A bouquet of pink, peach, and white flowers in a white square vase on a white surface.
A bouquet of mixed flowers and greenery in a black container, placed on a white surface.
A colorful flower bouquet in a white square vase on a white surface against a white background.
A rectangular arrangement of assorted flowers in a rustic container on a white surface against a light background.

Centrepieces & Blooms Boxes

From $135 per person | Difficulty: Moderate

Create a floral arrangement designed for maximum impact.

Guests design either a signature Blooms Box arrangement or a seasonal centrepiece using fresh flowers and greenery selected for the season. Projects may be inspired by spring celebrations, summer entertaining, Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, and more.

Duration: Approximately 1–1.5 hours

Final pricing varies by arrangement size, container style, and floral selection

In-season flowers typically provide the best value

Great For: Holidays, entertaining, client appreciation, celebrations, and corporate events.

A framed wall display of various preserved moss and plant specimens in green and yellow hues.
A round wall art piece with various green moss and lichen arranged inside a black frame, hanging on a white wall.
A collection of various green and white moss and lichen arranged in a dense, textured display.
A circular wall-mounted planter filled with various green mosses and small ferns.

Preserved Moss Art

From $140 per person | Difficulty: Easy

Bring lasting greenery into your home or workplace.

Guests create a custom-framed moss art piece using premium preserved moss and natural textures. No watering, sunlight, or maintenance required.

This workshop offers a relaxed pace and plenty of opportunity for creativity.

Duration: Approximately 1.5–2 hours

Three weeks booking notice required

Great For: Nature lovers, wellness events, modern décor enthusiasts, and creative groups.

A potted arrangement of various green and yellow leafy plants with orange and pink flowers in a textured brown pot on a white surface.
A floral arrangement in a brown pot with green leaves, white flowers, and tall, thin branches with small buds.
A flower arrangement in a black vase on a wooden table outdoors, featuring pampas grass, green leaves, and a small decorative pumpkin.
A festive winter holiday floral arrangement with greenery, pinecones, red berries, and twigs in a gray vase on an outdoor table, with a snowy street and houses in the background.

Seasonal Outdoor Containers

From $160 per person | Difficulty: Moderate

Create a seasonal container designed to bring colour, texture, structure, and visual impact to your outdoor space.

Available throughout the year, this workshop explores the principles of container design while allowing guests to create a piece that reflects their personal style. Projects may feature seasonal plants, fresh greens, branches, natural materials, or decorative elements depending on the season and design selected.

Each arrangement is created in a 10-inch container, with larger sizes available upon request.

Duration: Approximately 1.5–2 hours

Final pricing varies by container size, plant selection, and seasonal materials

Great For: Garden lovers, seasonal decorating, entryway refreshes, homeowners, and hands-on plant enthusiasts.

Hosting Your Workshop

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In the Bloom Culture Studio

Our NW Calgary studio is located in Bowness and was designed specifically for hands-on creative gatherings.

What To Expect

  • A welcoming space prepared exclusively for your group

  • All tools, materials, and florals ready when you arrive

  • Guided instruction throughout the workshop

  • Time to socialize, connect, and enjoy the experience

  • 10% off all in-studio purchases during your event

Good To Know

  • Minimum 6 guests

  • Maximum 24 guests

  • Most workshops run 1–2.5 hours

  • Guests may bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages

  • Alcohol may be permitted with the appropriate AGLC Special Event Permit

  • Fully accessible

  • Free parking available

To view the space, visit our studio rentals page.

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Hosting at Your Location

Prefer to host at your home, workplace, or chosen venue?

We'll bring the Bloom Culture experience directly to you.

What To Expect

  • Early arrival for setup

  • All materials and tools provided

  • Guided instruction throughout

  • Cleanup following the event

Good To Know

  • Minimum 8 guests

  • Adequate table space and seating required

  • Access to water and nearby parking is helpful

  • Travel and administrative fees apply

Off-site workshops are popular for corporate events, client appreciation gatherings, private homes, and larger celebrations.

  • Yes. We provide invoices and receipts, including documentation suitable for corporate or team reimbursement.

  • Yes. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and beverages. Light décor such as balloons or table accents is also welcome, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the workspace or materials.

    Alcohol is permitted in the studio with the appropriate AGLC Special Event Permit, which must be arranged in advance.

  • Yes. We regularly host corporate and team workshops both in-studio and off-site. For larger groups, additional planning time may be required. We recommend reaching out early so we can suggest the best format.

  • Yes. We offer mobile workshops and can bring the Bloom Culture experience to your home, office, or event space.

    Off-site workshops include a travel and setup fee, which is based on time and distance traveled, as well as any additional preparation required for your event. All applicable fees are confirmed at the time of booking.

  • Final guest numbers are confirmed prior to the event. Because flowers, plants, and materials are ordered in advance and cannot be returned, we’re unable to reduce the guest count or offer refunds for individual cancellations once numbers are confirmed.

    If plans change, another guest is welcome to attend in someone’s place. Alternatively, you’re welcome to take home the instructor’s finished sample project to gift to someone else.

  • Additional guests may be added if space and materials allow. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can confirm availability and pricing.

  • Private workshops offer a more relaxed, personalized experience designed just for your group.

    With a private workshop, you’ll enjoy:

    • More dedicated time to visit, connect, and interact without feeling rushed

    • Customizable projects, including seasonal direction, colour palette, and project size

    • The ability to bring your own food and drinks and make the space your own

    • Access to our in-studio sound system for your preferred music or playlist

    • In-studio shopping perks, including a 10 percent discount on purchases made during the event

    • A shared experience that feels intentional, celebratory, and tailored to your group

    Private workshops are ideal for gatherings where connection, flexibility, and atmosphere matter as much as the creative project itself.

  • No. All workshops are beginner-friendly and guided step by step. No prior floral or plant experience is needed.

  • Most workshops run 1 to 1.5 hours. More detailed projects, such as wreaths or outdoor containers, may run closer to 2 to 2.5 hours. Timing is confirmed based on the project selected.

  • Yes. All workshops are customizable. This may include seasonal direction, colour palette, project size, holiday themes, or working within a specific per-person budget. Inspiration images are always welcome.

  • Yes. Every workshop is designed so guests leave with a finished piece ready to take home.

  • In most cases, all guests work on the same project so we can guide the group smoothly and ensure everyone has a great experience.

    Mixed projects are only considered for larger groups where the format and space allow for two instructors. If this is something you’re interested in, please reach out early so we can assess feasibility based on group size, timing, and project selection.

  • Yes. We can set up a private workshop registration page where each guest registers and pays individually.

    The host will still confirm the workshop details and final guest count. Workshop dates are not held until the minimum number of paid registrations is reached. Because materials are ordered in advance, we’re unable to tentatively reserve dates without confirmed commitment.

    For workshops using individual registration, the 25 percent non-refundable deposit is fulfilled through guest registrations once the minimum threshold is met. This option must be arranged in advance.

  • Final payment timing depends on where your workshop is hosted.

    For in-studio workshops, full payment and final guest count are due 7 days before the scheduled date.

    For off-site workshops, full payment and final guest count are due 10 days before the event.

    For larger or commercial groups (12 or more guests), payment and a confirmed guest list are due 14 days in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Booking Policies

To ensure a smooth and well-prepared experience for every group, the following policies apply to all private workshops.

In-Studio Workshops

  • Minimum 6 guests, maximum 24 guests

  • Final guest numbers due 7 days before the event

  • A 25% non-refundable deposit secures your booking

  • Final payment is due 7 days before the workshop

  • Workshops may be rescheduled once with more than 7 days notice

  • No refunds are issued for no-shows

Off-Site Workshops

  • Minimum 8 guests

  • Larger groups may require additional planning time

  • A 25% non-refundable deposit secures your booking

  • Final guest count and payment are due 10 days before the event

  • Groups of 12 or more require final numbers and payment 14 days before the event

  • Travel and setup fees apply

  • Workshops may be rescheduled once with sufficient notice, subject to availability

  • No refunds are issued for no-shows

Questions?

If you're deciding between a few workshop options or would like recommendations based on your group, we're happy to help.