Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop

Pumpkin & Blooms: Autumn Centerpiece

Workshop Date: October 17, 2026 Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: End of Nowhere Flower Farm — Suffolk, VA

Celebrate the season with a hands-on workshop where you’ll create a charming pumpkin centerpiece inspired by English cottage gardens and coastal calm. Perfect for a fall table, porch display, or as a thoughtful gift, this class blends organic cut flowers, seasonal foliage, and a sustainably sourced pumpkin to teach floral design techniques that are beautiful and approachable.

What you’ll learn

• How to prepare and condition flowers and foliage for the best vase life.

• Safe and simple methods for hollowing and waterproofing a pumpkin for use as a vessel.

• Basic principles of centerpiece design: balance, scale, texture, and color.

• Techniques for grouping, and arranging blooms to achieve a natural, garden-fresh look.

• Tips for caring for your centerpiece to keep it fresh through your autumn gatherings.

What’s included

• A medium pumpkin selected for design (student keeps the pumpkin and arrangement).

• A curated selection of organically grown blooms and seasonal foliage from the farm.

• All floral tools and supplies needed for the workshop.

• Care guide and styling tips to reproduce this look at home.

Who this class is for

• Beginners and flower lovers of any skill level.

• People who enjoy hands-on craft, seasonal decorating, and making things by hand.

What to bring

• An apron or clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty.

• A camera or phone to capture your finished centerpiece.

Class size

• Small, intimate class to ensure personal attention.

Why join? Spend a cozy morning on the farm learning hands-on floral techniques, then take home a gorgeous, long-lasting pumpkin centerpiece you made yourself. It’s a joyful way to welcome fall, slow down, and celebrate seasonal blooms.