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Fall, Inspired by Nature

A quick guide to hands-on classes inspired by the colors, materials, and natural forms of fall, from seasonal flowers and bonsai to woodworking, ink painting, and stained glass.

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Bring nature into what you make

Fall is a good time to reconnect with nature, work with your hands, and notice the materials, colors, and seasonal changes around us.

These classes take inspiration from flowers, plants, wood, and traditional ways of making. Some are directly connected to the season, while others invite you to spend a few hours working closely with natural materials and forms.

Explore the classes below and find a way to bring a little more nature into what you make this fall.

A participant cutting a piece of oak with a miter saw during a hands-on woodworking class.
Working with solid oak, from raw material to a piece you can bring home.

Seasonal Flower Arranging

Work with seasonal blooms and learn how color, texture, and shape come together in a fall arrangement.

Woman in a red sweater creating a flower arrangement with fresh flowers and greenery.

Fall Flower Arranging

Work with seasonal blooms and learn how color, texture, and shape come together in a fall arrangement.

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Private flower arranging class

A Private Flower Class for 2 or More

Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or simply spend creative time together with a private flower arranging class. For groups of 2–5, $85 per person + a $50 setup fee. Larger groups are available too.

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More Ways to Create with Nature

From living trees and natural wood to glass and painting nature itself, these classes offer different ways to bring the natural world into what you make.

Bonsai making

Bonsai Workshop: Shape Your Own Miniature Tree

Prune, shape, and pot your own bonsai, then bring it home to continue caring for it.

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Making Oak side table

Build an Oak Side Table

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Japanese ink painting Chrysanthemum

Japanese Ink Painting: Sumi-e Chrysanthemum

Learn traditional Japanese ink painting through the chrysanthemum, a classic symbol of autumn.

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stained glass

Stained Glass with Fall Color

Take inspiration from autumn color, shape, and changing light as you design, cut, and solder your own stained glass piece.

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Photos courtesy of DoBeDoUs teaching partners.