The Art of Slow Flowers

Tour Iron Butterfly Flower Farm and create a seasonal floral arrangement to take home. This hands-on workshop includes a guided farm walk, a short design demonstration, and time to work with fresh, farm-grown flowers in a relaxed, thoughtful setting. 

A quiet, observational painting session inspired by what’s blooming on the farm. This workshop invites guests to slow down, observe color and form, and create at their own pace using the landscape and flowers as reference. 

A sensory exploration of edible flowers grown on the farm. This workshop introduces seasonal blooms for the table, with discussion of harvesting, handling, and simple ways to enjoy flowers through taste and presentation.

A still-life floral photography experience focused on light, composition, and seasonality. Guests will work with farm-grown flowers in controlled setups, with optional time in the garden for observation and inspiration.

A tactile block-printing workshop inspired by the farm. Guests will use pre-carved simple botanical designs and print them by hand on paper or fabric, exploring pattern, repetition, and process.

Create cyanotype prints using flowers, light, and traditional sun-printing techniques. Guests will explore this historic photographic process and leave with blue-toned botanical prints inspired by the season. 

 Create with dried flowers gathered and preserved from the farm. This workshop focuses on lasting forms—such as wreaths, bouquets, picture frames, or flower crowns—celebrating texture, memory, and the beauty of the season as it transitions. 

 Create a wearable floral piece using seasonal, farm-grown flowers. This hands-on workshop explores simple mechanics and thoughtful design, resulting in a floral adornment to wear or display. 

 Learn the art of pressing and preserving seasonal flowers. Guests will work with farm-grown blooms to create pressed botanical pieces while learning techniques for preservation and simple design.