Don’t miss our upcoming Holiday Workshops presented by Trevor Bey from Holiday Creation, Inc! Want to rev up your holiday decorations? Ready to wow your friends and family with dazzling displays? Trevor Bey is an incredible designer who can help you transform the way you think about decorating for Christmas. He’s an expert in his industry, having decorated public venues like Grove Park Inn in Asheville, the Panther’s Football Stadium in Charlotte, as well as a string of stores in the Bahamas as well as along the East Coast (including ours). He will teach you all the secrets of the pros!

Trevor will be teaching a number of classes for us in October and November and the October ones are listed below. To sign up for a class, stop by the Garden Center or call 919-460-7747. Registration is open and spots are limited—so don’t delay, sign up today!

November 6 (Thursday)-11:00 A.M. The Five Minute Bouquet-$35.00

For those of you who are skilled in decorating from taking previous workshops, this class is for you. Trevor's new and simple tricks of the trade add up to a whole lot ideas to decorate almost everything in your home.

November 6 (Thursday)-6:00 P.M. Christmas Trees 101-$35.00. Limit 50

This "hands-on" workshop will cover ribbon and bow making, as well as the seven elements of design for decorating any style Christmas tree. Learn how to properly "fluff" your tree, shape picks and place prop pieces. Leave class with your own DIY bow and all the knowledge to decorate a designer tree this holiday season.

November 7 (Friday)- 11:00 a.m. Christmas Trees 101- $35.00 Limit 50

November 7 (Friday)-6:00 p.m. Deck the Halls-$35.00 Limit 50

This "Hands-On" workshop is all about learning the techniques to create simple swags and apply them to wreaths, bannisters, and mantels...from simple to elaborate, this class covers it all.

November 8 (Saturday)-10:00a.m.-3:00p.m., Weekend Workshop with Trevor Bey-$125.00-(includes lunch)

Join Trevor for an all day workshop covering everything you want to know about professional holiday decorating. Trevor will cover the basics of putting together a beautiful tree, mantel, wreath, garland and he will show you the magic of the 5-minute bouquet. Lunch is provided.

We are excited to announce this season's schedule for our much anticipated Holiday Workshops with Trevor Bey from Holiday Creation, Inc. This is our third year working with Trevor and he just keeps getting better - and more in demand. Among his credits are designing Christmas magic for public venues like the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, a string of stores in the Bahamas as well as the East Coast (including ours), and the Panther's Football Stadium in Charlotte.

Trevor's ability to convey in easy-to-understand steps, how to decorate your home and Christmas tree like a designer is why we invite him back. We are fortunate to have him all to ourselves for a week in October and a weekend in November. This year we're offering more workshops with smaller class sizes so you have more opportunity for a "hands-on" experience.

Holiday Workshops:

Trees 101

Instructor: Trevor Bey

This "Hands-On" Workshop will cover ribbon, how to choose it, and why it is important to any design. You will make a bow, learn how to properly prepare and "fluff" your tree for decorating, as well as the key "Seven Elements of Design" for decorating any style Chistmas tree. You will leave this class with your own DIY bow, and the knowledge to decorate your tree like a pro.

Dates:

October 15th at 6:30-8:30 pm

October 16th at 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

November 7th at 6:30-8:30 pm

November 8th at 10:00 am- 12 pm

Deck the Halls

Instructor: Trevor Bey

This hands-on workshop will cover several ways to "deck your halls" this holiday season. Learn the design elements to make simple swags and wreaths. Apply the same basic principles to create more elaborate garlands and swags on your bannisters and mantles. Elements of ribbon will also be covered.

Dates:

October 16th at 6:30-8:30 pm

October 17th at 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

October 17th at 6:30-8:30 pm

Create Your Own

Instructor: Trevor Bey

This intermediate level class will put the words "Do-It-Yourself" to the test! Bring in something you own which you would like to enhance for Christmas . . . A lamp, candlesticks, vase, etcetera, and we will help you create a holiday focal point using elements of design that you will translate to any room in your house.

Dates:

October 18th at 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

October 18th at 6:30-8:30 pm

November 8th at 6:30-8:30 pm

Registration for Trees 101, Deck the Halls, and Create Your Own

All morning classes will start with mimosas and muffins. Evening classes we will be serving wine and dessert. Workshop fee of $50 includes refreshments, $10 in Christmas Cash, and a one time 12% discount on your entire Christmas purchase!

If you decide to take a second class, your next class fee is $40, and if you want to add the third one, it is $30.

Christmas Workshop Day Camp:

Trees 101 & Deck the Halls Day Camp

Instructor: Trevor Bey

Time: 10:00am-3pm Saturday Oct. 19th and Nov. 9th

This "Hands-On" Workshop will cover "Trees 101" and "Deck the Halls"and more in a one day session with a catered lunch served in between the two classes. Discover several ways to deck your halls this holiday season. Learn ribbon and bows "how-to" as well as the "Seven Elements of Design" for decorating any style Christmas tree. Find out how to properly "fluff" your tree, shape picks, and place prop pieces.

After enjoying a catered lunch, learn the design elements to make simple swags and wreaths and apply the same basics to making more elaborate garland decor for your mantles and bannisters.

The "all-day" camps are $125 and designed for those of you want to "knock it all out" at once.

Sign-up for all of our Holiday Workshops are open now. Please stop by the garden center or give us a call at 919-460-7747 to get registered.

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Holiday Workshops

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