On December 4, Conservatory Aglow will be closed for a SOLD OUT Cocktails at the Conservatory event. Please note that no one under the age of 21 will be admitted.

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Holiday Floral Arrangement

This class is sold out! Those interested can view other Gardening & Environmental classes or join the wait list. Joining the wait list will result in a confirmation email, this does not guarantee a spot in the class. 


Step into the magic of the season this December with our hands-on floral design class! Together, we’ll craft a stunning holiday centerpiece that’s not only the perfect showpiece for your table, but also a heartfelt gift to share with someone special.

In this joyful workshop, you’ll explore the art of floral arranging using fresh, fragrant pines and live seasonal blooms. With step-by-step guidance, we’ll build a lush arrangement layered with texture, color, and holiday cheer. You’ll add classic tapered candles, festive ribbon and accents, and other sparkling details to create a design that radiates warmth, elegance, and timeless holiday charm, an arrangement meant to brighten your home all season long.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or an experienced flower enthusiast, this class is a chance to unleash your creativity and enjoy the festive spirit, and sip on a glass of wine while you create. You’ll head home with not just a beautiful centerpiece, but also the skills and confidence to recreate holiday décor year after year.

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Instructor: James Duty James Novotny, CFD is a visual and cultural arts historian and Certified Floral Designer. While he has been designing floral for retail shops and event studios since 2009, he received his Certified Floral Designer (CFD) designation from The American Institute of Floral Designers in 2020 after completing his formal education at the Floral Design Institute in Portland, Oregon. Novotny holds a degree in Arts History and Visual Culture from Lindenwood University and a degree in Hospitality and Tourism from Sinclair College. Believing in education and giving back, Novotny has written on topics of history, art, weddings, and floristry for various publications including Victoria Magazine, The Knot, Ohio Magazine, and more. He is also an active member of the Columbus community, where he is part of several volunteer organizations one of which is the Columbus Museum of Art’s biannual floral arts exhibition, Art in Bloom of which he is a programming coordinator and design participant. James is currently a part of the Franklin Park Conservatory education team, a program coordinator at the Kelton House Museum & Garden, and a florist in Westerville, Ohio.