Our hands-on floral design workshops are fun and informative. Whether alone, with a friend or a group, we promise you an exciting evening and memorable experience. Workshops generally run 60- 90 minutes long – we provide all of the necessary materials for you to creatively compose a beautiful bouquet, which is yours to keep. Please register by phone or online. Refunds will be available to cancellations up to 24 hours in advance.
We are also available for on site workshops for bridal showers, birthday parties, Girl Scout troop education or ladies night out! Home of the trending “Floral Crown” birthday party for kids! Check out our facebook page for more pictures.
Each participant must bring their own clipper or purchase one for $10. We will be working with seasonal flowers and create a beautiful design to take home. Private or small group workshops can be scheduled.
Email: Eileen@lff.local or Call 847-234-0017
Current Schedule at Lake Forest Flowers

Kids Summer Bouquet Workshop
Age 5 - 14
08/27/2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Each participant will create their own bouquet of summer garden flowers to take home.
A great way to learn about color harmony, texture and balance through floral design.
Workshop Fee $50

Kids Autumn Workshop
Perfect for ages 5 - 13
09/24/2022
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Each student will create a floral arrangement using seasonal flowers and greenery.
Please bring clippers or floral shears if possible.
Workshop Fee $50

Wine & Design
Early Autumn Harvest
09/29/2022
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Eileen Weber, AAF as she teaches elements and principles of floral design while guiding participants to create their own floral composition of seasonal blooms.
Bring a pair of clippers or floral shears and your beverage of choice.
Workshop Fee $100
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Pumpkin Centerpiece
Save the date
10/27/2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Eileen Weber, AAF to create a floral arrangement in a fresh pumpkin. We will be working with seasonal flowers, berries, grasses and greenery to create a modern and fresh design.
Please bring garden gloves or rubber gloves and a clipper.

Early Autumn Harvest Floral Workshop
Coming soon
09/29/2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Learn how to create a floral design incorporating the many seasonal materials such as berries, leaves, gourds and flowers.
Join Eileen Weber, AAF at this hands-on workshop to create your own design with assorted fresh materials.
Each participant will take home their arrangement. Please bring a clipper if possible.

Dried Floral Fun
Save the date
11/03/2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Trend alert! Join Eileen Weber, AAF and the trend of dried flowers to create a dried floral arrangement using flowers, pods, grasses and more. Learn techniques for drying flowers from your garden and what varieties are best. Each participant will take their arrangement home.

Boxwood Kissing Balls
Save the date
12/09/2022
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Join Eileen Weber, AAF to create a festive boxwood kissing ball for the holiday season. This creative workshop is perfect to gather with friends and get into the holiday decorating spirit. Please bring gloves and a hand held pruner/clipper.
At Lake Forest Flowers, floral design is both a passion and an art. The gift of a one-on-one private class for a friend – or for you, a ‘ladies night out’ event, or hands-on garden club program offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about floral design. Participants will work with an array of fresh seasonal flowers and other fresh & hard materials imported from around the world, discovering how to create one-of-a-kind designs. It is Lake Forest Flowers’ pleasure to share with you or your guests or members, some of the secrets to making flowers look exceptional, and explore the artistry of design.
Lake Forest Flowers is the leader in floral education in the Chicago area. Floral design classes and hands on workshops are led by Eileen Weber, AAF. Eileen Weber teaches in the Lake Forest Flowers Studio as well as off site at the Glencoe Park District, Kenilworth Park District, Evanston Art Center and with Stevenson PREP. She and owner John Looby are available for hire as keynote speaker, floral demonstrator and educator for your next event. Their cobined years of experience and knowledge set them apart from other in home designers. These floral design classes and hands on floral workshops are for adults and children. A favorite among girls of all ages is the floral birthday party where they create floral crowns or other themed floral designs. Workshops topics include designing with succulents, tropical flowers, fruits & flowers, exploring ombre’, hand tied bouquets, creating a floral armature, and many more seasonal designs. Classes are for all levels of experience. Private classes or group workshops can be scheduled at Lake Forest Flowers or off site locations. For more information, please call Eileen at 847-234-0017 or email directly Eileen@lff.local. Our current class schedule is listed online. Advance registration is required. Cancellation of 48 hours notice is with no charge.