How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)

DIY Floral Arranging

The Michaels’ Makers’ April Challenge: Attend a class at Michaels craft store. Take a little time to indulge yourself with some “you” time, learn new skills, get some tips, spoil yourself with something handmade with love or whip up a handmade gift. Gather your friends and make it a girls’ night out.

How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)

Were you aware that Michaels offers craft-themed classes?! There are so many to choose from – from painting to knitting or crocheting to paper crafting to jewelry making, kids’ crafts, floral arranging and more. I found most classes were free, only the cost of supplies. A great way to try a new skill or craft, a fun way to set aside time for yourself or to get together with friends. Productive too – you walk home with something you create! 

How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)

I simply enrolled online (I chose the project DIY floral arranging) then showed up at the scheduled date and time with my friend, Dana. 

How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)

We started with shopping to purchase the materials needed for DIY floral arranging from a printable supply list. The twist: choosing flowers and a container with our own preferences for a custom DIY floral arrangement. Our instructor, Brittney, was close by to answer questions and make suggestions. 

How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)

The printable class description and supply list when I signed up online for the class provided me with a coupon too – 10% off our entire purchase. Score!

How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging)How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging)

Our class size was 6! So fun and what a joy to see the creations! Because of the shopping, we sort of worked in two groups of three, our group getting an early start so I did miss out on seeing the other groups’ finished projects but from what I could tell, they choose some pretty unique supplies too (a tall glass cylinder with burlap and neutrals, a birdcage with ivy and a glass lantern with sea shells)…so fun that you have the option to choose what appeals to you personally. I was there at 6 p.m. and home by 8 p.m., a small time frame and a little indulgence…me time!

When I’ve done floral arrangements in the past, my techniques have varied: 1) buy a pretty bundle of silk florals/bouquet, place it in a vase and call it a day to 2) snip the stems with wire cutters and haphazardly, errr..’artfully’ arrange them in a container. The “handpicked bouquet” technique (haha), kind of like this one last spring:

decoupage vase @diyshowoff #SpringTimeinParis #michaelsmakers

So, getting some ‘professional’ tips was a welcome help!

DIY floral arranging tips I picked up at the class:

  • Secure floral foam to the bottom of a vase/basket/container using hot glue/glue gun to keep the arrangement secure. How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)
  • Separate stems using wire cutters to desired height. 
  • Michaels’ has a “pick machine” which gives floppy wireless stems a pointy edge to place in foam. So cool! How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)
  • Starting with the center, poke a stem into the floral foam then work in “triangle” placements (threes) around each stem. How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)
  • Slightly bend wire stems to give flowers a more life-like look. Real blooms are heavy and droop, faux florals have strong wire stems. Give it some “life” by ‘curving’ the wire stem.
  • Camouflage foam with moss or stones. Use picks to secure moss. How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)

I really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, making acquaintances with new people too. And I now I’m excited to display a pretty centerpiece perfect for spring. 

Have you attended a local class at Michaels? Did you even know about them? What would interest you most? I plan on attending more for sure, opening a whole new world for making local friends who share my passion for DIY and taking a couple of hours on occasion to improve my crafting skills or trying something new. 

Here are a few floral arrangements from class. Pretty, right? 

Our inspiration from Michaels: 

How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers

Dana’s: I love the copper accent with turquoise, purple and green!  

How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)

A pretty spring collection from Maggie…

How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)

Mine: I’m in love! I’m inspired to add a few more spring buds.

spring floral arrangement @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips) spring floral arrangement @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips) spring floral arrangement @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips) spring floral arrangement @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)

 

And that artichoke! ::swoon::

How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)

Michaels offers free classes in their stores! You can try out a new craft skill for just the cost of supplies. Another great way to explore your creativity is by trying out a craft kit. Michaels has everything from sewing kits to art kits and everything in between.

How fun! free craft classes at Michaels #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)

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