Learn the basics of floral design as a Master Gardener guides you through creating a beautiful pumpkin floral arrangement, just in time for Halloween! Plus, this BYOF (Bring Your Own Flowers) workshop allows you to choose your favorite blooms to match your own style and holiday décor. 

Who: Adults and families (Youth should be 12+ and accompanied by an adult)
When: 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23
Where: DuPage County Extension office, 1100 E. Warrenville Road, Suite 170, Naperville, IL 60563
Cost: $3 per person. Registration is required for each person. Space may be limited.

Note: This is a BYOF - bring your own flowers - Workshop (see details below). 

• Instruction, as well as floral foam and greenery will be provided.
• Participants will choose and bring their favorite cut flowers with them, and a pumpkin. 
• Here are a few tips to prepare:
  • Bring 2 or 3 bunches of cut flowers, which can be purchased from the supermarket or florist and/or collected from your garden. 
    • Recommended flowers include: mums, grasses, dried materials, any fall colored blooms. 
  • Bring a pumpkin, approximately 7- to 8-inches in diameter (roughly the size of a pie pumpkin). 
    • Pumpkin should be hollowed out before arriving. Please save the lid, which was cut out and bring to class, as it may be used in the design (see photo)
    • Place a small plastic liner inside of the pumpkin to contain foam and water (example may include a butter, sour cream, or yogurt container)

For questions or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Master Gardener program coordinator Maddie Olivieri-Rangel at molivran@illinois.edu or 630-955-1123. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.