{"product_id":"tj-mcgrath-floral-design-masterclass-with-guest-mermaid-city-flowers","title":"TJ McGrath Floral Design Masterclass, with Mermaid City Flowers","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAdvanced Floral Design Workshop with TJ McGrath \u0026amp; Mermaid City Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 24–25, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarmony Harvest Farm\u003cbr\u003e201 Little Run Road, Weyers Cave, VA 24486\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's be honest: everything is more expensive these days, and connecting the joy of flowers with the coins in our pockets has become harder than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why \"doing more with less\" is the cornerstone of this workshop. As we welcome TJ McGrath back to the farm, we're excited to explore not just how to make beautiful things, but how better design, smarter mechanics, and more intentional techniques can help you get more from every stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll also be joined by Dee Hall of Mermaid City Flowers, who will share her approach to creating impactful everyday arrangements with native flowers, proving that sometimes the best design opportunities are growing right outside your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for two days of smarter mechanics, more intentional design, creative problem-solving, very tasty food, and figuring out how to deliver champagne-level flowers on decidedly-not-champagne budgets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTicket Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the option that fits your schedule:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 24–25 | Two-Day Floral Design Intensive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 25 | Everyday Design + Installation with Dee \u0026amp; TJ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 24 | Advanced Table Design with TJ McGrath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePricing:\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e**LIMITED AVAILABILITY**\u003cspan\u003e Early Bird: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSave $75 on one or both days with coupon code EARLYBIRD26. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly 10 Early Bird tickets available!!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAutomatically save $150 when you join us for both days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpots are limited to 25 participants to keep the workshop hands-on and personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay One | August 24\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Table Design with TJ McGrath\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay one focuses on refined centerpiece work and thoughtful table styling using abundant, seasonal flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, we’ll create a low and lush English garden–inspired centerpiece while exploring mechanics and techniques that allow designers to stretch their flower budget while elevating their event work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re designing for weddings, events, or your own table at home, this workshop will help sharpen your eye and refine your mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow \u0026amp; Lush English Garden Centerpiece Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Building layered, abundant centerpieces using seasonal flowers\u003cbr\u003e• Creating movement and natural shape\u003cbr\u003e• Designing for dining tables without blocking conversation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics with Floral Genius Flower Frogs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Live pin cup design demo from TJ McGrath\u003cbr\u003e• Working with flower frogs for stable, reusable mechanics\u003cbr\u003e• Foam-free, sustainable design techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable Styling \u0026amp; Budget Stretching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hands-on styling practice using pin cups and candle ring vases\u003cbr\u003e• Learning how to vary heights and focal points\u003cbr\u003e• Creating cohesive yet unique tablescapes\u003cbr\u003e• Practical techniques to make your event flowers go further\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay Two | August 25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEveryday Arrangement Design \u0026amp; Installation Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay two moves from daily arrangements into large-scale floral thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by Dee of Mermaid City Flowers, we’ll explore everyday designs built around native and seasonal flowers. Then, TJ McGrath will walk through the mechanics and structural considerations behind installation work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis day is about versatility and strengthening your design foundation while expanding into larger, more ambitious floral pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat We’ll Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday Arrangement Design with Dee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designing refined, sellable daily arrangements\u003cbr\u003e• Working with native and seasonal flowers\u003cbr\u003e• Balancing shape, proportion, and negative space\u003cbr\u003e• Developing signature style using local product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Demo with TJ McGrath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mechanics behind large-scale floral pieces\u003cbr\u003e• Structural considerations and stability\u003cbr\u003e• Translating centerpiece skills into impactful installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay One Optional Farm Tour | 9:30–11:30 am\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrive early and join Jessica Hall for a guided tour of Harmony Harvest Farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalk the fields, see what’s in season, and get an inside look at how our flowers move from soil to centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Instruction from TJ McGrath and\/or Dee of Mermaid City Flowers\u003cbr\u003e• Hands-on floral design with locally grown flowers\u003cbr\u003e• Installation design demonstration (Day Two)\u003cbr\u003e• All flowers and design materials\u003cbr\u003e• Seasonal lunch + refreshments\u003cbr\u003e• Open Q\u0026amp;A with the instructors\u003cbr\u003e• Optional farm tour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop will take place at our working flower farm, and much of the day will be spent outdoors. 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