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Floral Design
Intro to Floral Design I
Join Cindy Mattson of Given Erwin Florist for this 4-week class. We will cover the
principles and elements of Floral Design, as well as fresh flower care and handling.
A hands-on workshop will be included in each class session. All flowers, materials,
and tools will be provided you can take home each project. No experience is necessary!
We will use a different combination of florals each week. Topics covered: Harmony
and Unity; Proportion and Scale; Rhythm and Emphasis; Balance
and Symmetry. Materials fee of $125 total payable to the instructor via cash or check.
Ms. Mattson is accredited as an American Institute of Floral Design member. (10 hours)
$109
Session is Full/Closed:
9/11 - 10/16 6:00pm - 8:30pm Monday
Bedford Campus Building: Henderson Hall, room 220
Course Number: PER 783 30 CRN: 17155
No class October 9
Instructor: MATTSON
Intro to Floral Design ll
We will continue to explore the principles and elements of floral design in this 2nd
portion of Basic Floral Design using the tools learned in Part 1. Students will be
shown different techniques applied to floral design and will have hands-on experience
using fresh material and interesting supplies. Each week the instructor will focus
on a specific theme, principle, or element. The class will have an opportunity to
demonstrate their version of that design. Materials fee of $125 is payable to the
instructor via cash, check or venmo. Ms. Mattson is accredited as an American Institute
of Floral Design member (10 hours) $109. Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Floral
Design I
10/23 - 11/13 6:00pm - 8:30pm Monday
Bedford Campus Building: Henderson Hall, room 220
Course Number: PER 950-30 CRN: 18017
Instructor: MATTSON
Halloween "Boo-Quet"
Join us as we build a “Boo-Quet” using fresh pumpkins and flowers, just in time for
Halloween. We give step by step instructions. No experience required. Classes are
fun and creative. Best of all, you take home the arrangement you make. (2 Hours) Material
via of $50 per student is payable to the instructor via cash, check or venmo. $40
10/27 6:00pm - 8:00pm Friday
BedfordCampus Building: Henderson Hall, room 220
CourseNumber: PER821 30 CRN: 18382
Instructor: MATTSON
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Learn how to make a lovely Thanksgiving table centerpiece using fresh flowers and
a candle. Impress your friends and family when you tell them you made it yourself.
Classes are low key and fun, no experience necessary. Material fee of $50 per student
is payable to the instructor via cash, check or venmo (2 Hours) $40
11/20 6:00pm - 8:00pm Monday
BedfordCampus Building: Henderson Hall, room 220
CourseNumber: PER640 30 CRN: 16647
Instructor: MATTSON
Holiday Boxwood Tree
Start your Holiday decorating off by joining Given Erwin Florist of Burlington to
learn how to make a boxwood tree. This hands on class is fun and sure to get you in
the holiday spirit. We’ll guide you step by step through the process and provide all
flowers and material you need. Material fee of $60 per student is payable to the instructor
via cash, check or venmo. (2 Hours) $40
11/27 6:00pm - 8:00pm Monday
BedfordCampus Building: Henderson Hall, room 220
CourseNumber: PER641 30 CRN: 16645
Instructor: MATTSON
Holiday Sparkle
Bring home a little sparkle for the holidays! Join Given Erwin Florist at Middlesex
Community College for a hands on make and take class. We’ll be making a Dazzling Holiday
Centerpiece using fresh evergreens and fragrant flowers. No design experience necessary,
we will walk you through the how to’s and we will provide all the supplies and flowers
you will need. Material fee of $50 per student is payable to the instructor via cash,
check or venmo. (2 Hours) $40
12/04 6:00pm - 8:00pm Monday
BedfordCampus Building: Henderson Hall, room 220
CourseNumber: PER822 30 CRN: 18212
Instructor: MATTSON
Christmas Glow
Welcome the warmth of this Holiday season. This hands on “make and take home” design
session for Christmas features pine cones, scented evergreens, fresh florals and a
keepsake candle. All supplies and flowers are provided. We’ll walk you through the
process of designing it and you get to take your lovely bouquet home! Material fee
of $60 per student is payable to the instructor via cash, check or venmo. (2 hours)
$40
12/11 6:00pm - 8:00pm Monday
BedfordCampus Building: Henderson Hall, room 220
CourseNumber: PER823 30 CRN: 18383
Instructor: MATTSON