SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION

Classes & Workshops 2026

Dates and times subject to change.

For member pricing, you must log in with your email.

Casa Del Prado, Room 104

10:00 a.m. - Noon

Enrollment cost varies per class. Minimum Class size 8 – Maximum 12

Bring flower clippers or shears; other tools may be recommended.

Please reserve your space in advance.

For more information, email Suzanne Johnson, presidentsdfloral@gmail.com

January 15
Carnation Tips and Tricks

Carnation is the January flower of the month, and it was once San Diego's premier flower. We'll play with carnations to create fun arrangements to brighten a rainy day.

Cost: $25 for members, $45 for non-members

Instructor: Suzanne Johnson

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February 12
Stone Heart Mosaic

Learn how to create hypertufa pots and vases (instructional only, not demonstration) and create a hands-on mosaic pot that you will plant with succulents as a finished product. The class fee includes all materials and tools (loaners) needed to complete the project. 

Instructor: Patsi Parra Smith
Please take a look at the bio below.

Cost: $45 for members, $50 for non-members

 

Registration coming soon.

March 12
Decoupaged Flower Vase w/Leucospermums

Instructor: Carole Leap 

April 9
Succulent Dish Arrangement (pot in pot)

Instructor: Sonja Detrinidad 

May 14
TBD

June 11
Moss Pole Garden Art

Instructor: Carole Leap 

July 9
Pottery Painting

Instructor: Sonja Detrinidad 

August 13
Lei Po’o or Plumeria Crown

Instructor: Margery Ohlsen  

September 10
Divine Dried Materials

Cost: $25 members/$45 non-members

Instructor: Suzanne Johnson

October 8
Succulent Bonsai

Instructor: Carole Leap

November 12
Cornucopia Arrangement

Cost: $25 members/$45 non-members

Instructor: Suzanne Johnson

December 10
Christmas Wreath

Instructor: Carole Leap 

About the Instructors

Sonja Detrinidad is the passionate plant lover and creative force behind her online succulent store, Partly Sunny Projects, where she curates and shares a stunning selection of vibrant, hardy plants. With a background in gardening and a love for all things green, Sonja has built a thriving community of fellow plant enthusiasts who appreciate her eye for unique arrangements and expert care tips. Now, she’s bringing her expertise to a hands-on succulent wreath-making class, where she’ll guide you in crafting a beautiful crescent moon-shaped wreath. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned plant lover, Sonja’s warm teaching style and deep knowledge make every class a fun and inspiring experience. 

Suzanne Johnson is best known for her annual contributions to the SDFA Festival of Trees. She is self-taught, but enrolled in the CGCI Flower Show School this spring. Suzanne is currently the president of SDFA.

Carole Leap has a passion for design and art that she enjoys sharing with others. As an educator, she taught high school students for 25 years. As a designer, she has facilitated special projects and events for schools and non-profit organizations. She is currently building a floral farm, specializing in protea. She is an active member of the California Protea Association and the International Protea Association, and she serves as SDFA 1st VP Programs Chair. 

Patsi Parra Smith ​i​s a dental hygienist by day and a garden artist by heart! When ​she's not caring for smiles, you'll find ​h​er elbow-deep in soil, cement, and colorful tile pieces. What started as a creative outlet has grown into a joyful side business where ​s​he gets to share my love of nature and handmade art with others. P​atsi teach​es hands-on workshops where we create hypertufa pottery, design succulent arrangements, and craft mosaic garden art. Each project is designed to bring a little more beauty and peace into your outdoor space.

Whether you're looking to get your hands dirty or want a few hours of creative therapy, ​t​he workshops are all about having fun, trying something new, and leaving with something you're proud of. Join ​h​er and discover the joy of garden art—one pot, plant, and mosaic at a time!