SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION

Classes & Workshops 2026

Dates and times subject to change.

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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

March 12
Decoupaged Flower Vase 

This hands-on decoupage workshop introduces the art of cutting and pasting collage on any surface using the adhesive solution Mod Podge. Learn to transform any plain surface into a work of art. We will be using glass or plastic vases in this workshop to create a Leucospermum floral arrangement. This will be a wonderful 2-in-1 class of collage and floral arrangement. 

Instructor: Carole Leap of Blooms in Bliss

Class Fee: $50 for members, $55 for non-members

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April 9
Succulent Dish Arrangement (pot in pot)

Create a professional succulent arrangement using the pot-in-pot technique.

Instructor: Sonja Detrinidad of Partly Sunny Projects

Class Fee: $50 for members, $55 for non-members

May 14
TBD

June 11
Moss Pole Garden Art

Create a fanciful support for a trailing plant.

Instructor: Carole Leap of Blooms in Bliss

Class Fee: $50 for members, $55 for non-members

July 9
Pottery Painting

Bedazzle a pot and fill it with a fun mixture of succulents.

Class Fee: $35 for members, $40 for non-members

Instructor: Sonja Detrinidad of Partly Sunny Projects

August 13
Lei Po’o or Plumeria Crown

Create a traditional Hawaiian headdress, and learn about the traditions and symbolism they embody.

Class Fee: TBD

Instructor: Margery Olsen 

September 10
DIVINE DRIED MATERIALS Bouquet Make & Take

As summer grows hotter and starts to wane, learn how to use local dried materials to create an interesting bouquet to display though out the fall. This bouquet is a fragrant bridge to the holidays.

Class Fee: $25 for members, $45 for non-members

Instructor: Suzanne Johnson

October 8
Succulent Bonsai

Learn how to train thick-stemmed, drought-tolerant succulents into miniature, tree-like forms.

Class Fee: $50 for members, $55 for non-members
Instructor: Carole Leap of Blooms in Bliss

November 12
Cornucopia Arrangement

Create a chrysanthemum arrangement with other seasonal fall flowers to grace the table of your holiday gatherings. Container, foam, and flowers included.

Class Fee: $25 for members, $45 for non-members

Instructor: Suzanne Johnson

December 10
Christmas Wreath

Create a mini wreath out of grapevine twig, protea blooms and fabric ribbons. Add with fall ribbons or holiday accessories. This mini wreath will dry beautifully. (Protea variety will vary upon harvest availability at the time of class.)

Class Fee: $65 for members, $70 for non-members

Instructor: Carole Leap of Blooms in Bliss 

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!