Welcome the season in full bloom with this hands-on floral design class! Learn how to create a beautiful spring wreath with dried flowers. Our instructor will guide you step-by-step through design techniques, color coordination, and arrangement tips to help your wreath look balanced and professional. Perfect for beginners and flower enthusiasts alike, this class will leave you with a stunning handmade wreath to brighten your home or give as a thoughtful gift. Bring floral clippers or garden snips. A supply fee of $60 is payable to the instructor at class and covers the cost of supplies and flowers.

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Friday, April 17, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2209

Discover the serenity and beauty of Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. In this class, you'll learn the principles of balance, harmony, and simplicity that define this centuries-old practice. Guided by an experienced instructor, you'll explore how to thoughtfully combine line, space, and natural materials to create arrangements that express both nature and emotion. Bring floral clippers or garden snips. A supply fee of $60 is payable to the instructor at class and covers the cost of supplies and flowers.

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Friday, May 15, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2209

Explore the charm of stained glass on a small, delightful scale as you create your own potted succulent garden stakes or sun catchers. This hands on class walks you through the stained-glass process-an ideal introduction for beginners and a fun creative challenge for those with experience. You'll leave with a vibrant, handcrafted piece ready to brighten a plant pot or catch the sunlight in your window. A $42 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

Create a vibrant, one-of-a-kind floral plate or dish using the art of fused glass. In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to cut, layer, and design glass to form your own custom piece from start to finish. Whether you're brand new to glasswork or already have some experience, this class offers an inviting space to explore color, texture, and creativity. A $42 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.

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Thursday, July 23, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1105

Paint a charming grapevine heart design on a stoneware plate you'll be proud to serve from or display. With step-by-step guidance, you'll learn ceramic painting techniques for outlining, shading, and adding detail so your design looks polished and professional. A $40 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.

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Saturday, July 25, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1105

Join the Springfield Bonsai Society for a tropical bonsai workshop where Society members will provide hands-on guidance. Materials will be provided and you will take your bonsai tree home with you.

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Saturday, August 22, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Create a radiant stained glass butterfly sun catcher that brings color and light into any space. With multiple color options available, you can create a butterfly that perfectly matches your style. A welcoming class for all experience levels, from first timers to seasoned makers. A $42 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.

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Thursday, August 27, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

Upgrade your grocery store flower bouquet with design tips and tricks. Build your own custom arrangement from the grocery store. A $40 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.

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Friday, August 28, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1130

Learn floral design techniques in a fun, creative, hands-on course. Make DIY home decorations and explore basic design principles and various design methods. Students will create a minimum of eight different pieces guided by an experienced floral designer. Students should bring one pair of scissors and one pair of clippers/pruners for the purpose of cutting stems, tape, wires. A supply fee of $150 is payable to the instructor on the first day of class which covers the costs of floral foam, floral frogs, wire, clay, wreath forms, containers/vases and fresh flowers for the eight designs.

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October 7, 2026 to December 2, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1130

Design a cheerful winter or holiday plate featuring your very own fused glass snowman scene to serve from or display. In this creative, hands-on class, you'll learn how to cut, layer, and arrange glass to build a charming seasonal design that's uniquely yours. A $44 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

Design and create a festive set of four fused glass Christmas ornaments perfect for decorating your tree or gifting to someone special. This joyful, hands-on class guides you through cutting, arranging, and layering glass to craft unique holiday designs that sparkle with personality. Whether you're brand new to glasswork or already familiar with the process, you'll enjoy a relaxed, creative experience and leave with four kiln fired ornaments ready to hang. A $44 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.

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Saturday, November 14, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

Create a beautiful holiday table centerpiece perfect for displaying in your home when hosting for the holidays, or give it as a wonderful holiday gift. Bring floral clippers or garden snips. A $55 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.

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Friday, November 20, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1130

Create a beautiful seasonal evergreen wreath perfect for displaying in your home when hosting for the holidays, or give it as a wonderful holiday gift. Bring floral clippers or garden snips. A $60 supply fee payable to the instructor at the start of class.

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Friday, December 4, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1130
Saturday, December 5, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1130

Examine honey bee biology, basic colony management techniques and common problems. Emphasis is on the beekeeper's first year, covering topics of equipment, colony cycles and honey crop production. Please bring a notebook. Textbook - Honey Bees and Beekeeping; A Year in the Life of an Apiary by Keith Delaplane is available for $25 from the instructors at the 1st class.

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