Dried flower arrangements on a table

Dried flowers art — workshops across New Zealand

Learn sustainable bouquet preservation, elegant wreaths and textured dried arrangements. Hands-on classes in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and interactive online sessions.

Quick facts

  • Beginner-friendly · All materials supplied
  • Sessions 2–3 hours · Private events available
  • Online live class with material kit option

About dried flowers art

We focus on techniques that keep colour and texture: drying, pressing, stabilising and combining seasonal dried stems with preserved foliage. Our classes emphasise low-waste practice and NZ native-friendly palettes.

Ideal for crafters, wedding florists, and anyone who loves long-lasting botanical decor.

Close-up of dried protea and grasses
Materials for dried arrangements

Materials & techniques covered

  • Air-drying vs silica-gel drying
  • Stabilising with glycerin and preserving colour
  • Wreath bases, dried bouquets, pressed art panels

We provide starter kits; advanced kits available on request.

Upcoming workshops & schedule

Regular public workshops and rotating weekend intensives in major centres. Private sessions for groups and corporate team-building available on request.

Saturdays monthly · 10:00–12:30 · Studio Mount Eden. Learn bouquet drying and a small wreath. Materials included.

Wednesdays · 18:00–20:00 · Intro to pressed panels and arrangement design. Bring a notebook or phone for notes.

Monthly live class streamed via Zoom with optional materials kit posted NZ-wide. Recordings available for 7 days.

Duration & group sizes

Public classMax 14 participants
Private group4–30 participants
Online liveUp to 60 live attendees

Packages & pricing

Public workshop

From NZD 65 — includes materials and refreshments.

  • Standard bouquet/wreath project
  • All tools provided

Private event

From NZD 450 for groups (price varies by location & materials).

  • Custom themes, corporate branding options
  • On-site or partner studio hosting

What participants say

"A relaxed, skilled tutor and a brilliant weekend — my dried wreath still looks great months later."

Participant face
Emma R., Auckland
Joined a weekend workshop

Ready to try?

For bookings and private dates, reach us via contacts or phone.

FAQs

*** — most classes are beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance.

We prioritise sustainable sourcing and reuse where possible; local and seasonal stems are used when available.