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  • Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Terrific Tropicals: Power of a Flower

    Be whisked away by exotic tropicals on Wednesday, July 17 from 7 – 9.

    This Cass School of Floral Design class focuses the unique textures, shapes and lines of exotic tropical flowers and greenery. While learning how to design a sophisticated and dramatic arrangement with a single category of flower you will be introduced to current floral trends and construction techniques. If you want to be able to fashion the stunning arrangements you see in your favorite design magazines and social media posts, this is the class for you! The location is 531 Mt. Auburn Street in Watertown, and costs $150. Register by calling 617-926-2277, or visit www.cassflowers.com.

  • Saturday, December 6, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Creative Holidays: Make Your Own Wreath & Garland

    Saturday, December 6, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Creative Holidays: Make Your Own Wreath & Garland

    While we totally advocate purchasing your wreath from The Garden Club of the Back Bay, we acknowledge we don’t sell garlands, and understand you may prefer to make your own. Bring the beauty of the holiday season into your home with fresh decorations created by you. In this Cambridge Center for Adult Education class on Saturday, December 6, from 2 – 5, you will learn how to make a holiday wreath and garlands to adorn your home. Wreaths and Garlands are the perfect holiday decoration for your door, window frames, banister, mantel or even your desk. You will learn professional techniques from a variety of seasonal fragrant greenery, natural accents’ and festive accouterments. Holly, Boxwood, Juniper, Cedar Bough, Winter Berries, burlap, feathers, faux jewels and candy cane are just a small sample of the design elements. Join Faith Cass and enjoy an afternoon of creative fun, and leave with the decorations that will fill your home with the spirit of the holidays. A MATERIAL FEE OF $70 IS PAYABLE TO INSTRUCTOR AT FIRST CLASS IN CASH OR CHECK (NO CREDIT CARDS). Class tuition is an additional $65. The wreath pictured below was made by The Garden Club of the Back Bay ($100, fyi.) Register at http://www.ccae.org/catalog/detail.php?id=573210.

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  • Wednesdays, July 14, 21 & 28, 2:00 – 3:30 pm – Flower Arranging

    The Cambridge Center for Adult Education is pleased to announce a series of flower arranging seminars with the acclaimed Cass the Florist.  Ever wonder how to turn a bouquet of flowers from the grocery store or flowers from the garden into an elegant centerpiece? This course will teach you how to create your own beautiful flower arrangements. You will learn the essential elements and principals of floral design while creating three different arrangements. You will learn how to care for flowers to achieve long-lasting freshness, and how to select appropriate containers and flowers for the look you want to achieve. Seasonal flowers and foliage will be used and seasonal themes emphasized. This is a hands-on course and at the end of each class you will have a stylish arrangement to take home to enjoy or give as a gift. A materials fee of $45 (cash or check only) is payable at the first class. Limited to 10.

    Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm. July 14, 21 & 28, meets in Watertown.   Address sent to registrants  -  $90 fee.  To register, log on to www.ccae.org.

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  • Mondays, October 19, 26, and November 2, 6:30 – 8 pm – Flower Arranging

    The Cambridge Center for Adult Education is pleased to announce a series of flower arranging seminars with the acclaimed Cass the Florist.  Ever wonder how to turn a bouquet of flowers from the grocery store or flowers from the garden into an elegant centerpiece? This course will teach you how to create your own beautiful flower arrangements. You will learn the essential elements and principals of floral design while creating three different arrangements. You will learn how to care for flowers to achieve long-lasting freshness, and how to select appropriate containers and flowers for the look you want to achieve. Seasonal flowers and foliage will be used and seasonal themes emphasized. This is a hands-on course and at the end of each class you will have a stylish arrangement to take home to enjoy or give as a gift. A materials fee of $30 (cash or check only) is payable at the first class. Limited to 10.
    Sec. 01: 3 Mondays, 6:30-8:00 pm. Oct. 19 & 26, and Nov. 2, Meets in Watertown; Address sent to registrants | $83
    Course Code: FCAB–1
    Price:83.00

    To register, log on to www.ccae.org.

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