- Workshops + Demos
Holiday Wreath Workshop
When
Where
Armor Hall
Our annual wreath workshop is back! Create your natural wreath using a grapevine base and fresh greens harvested by our Wave Hill gardeners. Floral designer Hanako Shimamoto shares simple techniques to design gorgeous own one-of-a-kind holiday decorations.
No experience necessary. All materials provided. Timed tickets are available in 90-minute blocks.
Advance registration encouraged, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Day-of registration based on availability and not guaranteed.
Cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted on our website home page.
Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call the telephone number and extension above.
This workshop is located in Armor Hall and is accessible to all participants with varying mobility use. Chairs are provided, yet optional. Participants will use pruners and scissors to cut greens, arrangement of materials on wreath base may require dexterity of hands. A short demo will be led over speaker.
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Hanako Shimamoto
Hanako Shimamoto
Hanako Shimamoto was born in Kyoto, Japan and moved to NYC in 1992 to pursue a career as a floral designer. She gained 16 years of experience as a full time designer at an upper east side florist and has a 4th Term Master certificate in Ohara style Ikebana. Since 2012 she has worked as a freelance designer at various event companies in NYC. Currently she is expanding her job skills into gardening and is frequently seen observing and photographing plants at Wave Hill.