School of Flowers, Gift Shop & our famous Allée
Thinking of a career change? Floral enthusiast? Gift yourself to one of 1-Day Workshops (fun & frivolous) or an entire Certificate Programme (coded “Classes” – for the serious student)…
Also of course is our popular Blossoms & Brunch (super fun & includes French-style Buffet Brunch)…
& NEW for 2024 POP-UP FLORAL GATHERINGS
(for friends gathering on weekends to “Play-with-Flowers” on a drop-in/reservation basis)
All are a beautiful escape from fast-paced living – flowers, friends and friends-yet-to-be-met ! & suited for all levels – from novice to advanced.
Floral Sessions are held at our NEW Floral Studio Classroom
Located at:
5 Water Street North in beautiful Downtown Galt (beside our Gift Shop & Allée at – 1 Water Street North )
Instruction, materials, refreshments & flowers of course! are included in your workshop fee.
Questions? [email protected]
NOW OPEN !
Our NEW Floral Studio Classroom
Can’t wait to show you our NEW Floral Classroom !!!
5 Water Street North in Downtown Galt, Cambridge
Right next door to our Gift Shop & Allée
Evergreen Workshops 2024
Christmas ! Did someone say Christmas ? Our fav time of the year !
Our festive workshops are just so darn much fun ! & require no experience ! (Worth noting – we have never sent anything ugly home LOL)
This season we are offering sessions both on the weekends and on Thursday evenings !
Your Fee Includes: all the fresh materials, instruction & brunch (weekend sessions) or refreshments (evening sessions)
Also – if you are planning a private party – now is a good time to book your date in our NEW STUDIO !
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Blossoms & Brunch
Our Monthly Series (some months more than one in fact!) – so pretty & sooooo fun !
In a pretty setting in gorgeous Downtown Galt (you’ll feel you’ve been parachuted into some quaint European village), you’ll be welcomed with a Bevy & a French-style Brunch!
Next up: Each session includes both a sweet little hand-tied “nosegay” bouquet as well as the monthly (seasonal) floral decorative.includes: all the materials, containers, a welcoming Bevy & a French-style Brunch !
$125 pp
SPECIAL OFFER
$195 FOR 2
ON 2025 BLOSSOMS & BRUNCH EVENTS
A lovely gift idea!
Offer ends December 24, 2024
A Cabin Fever Breakaway Weekend
Friday evening February 7th to Sunday February 9th 2025
THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN !
With a focus on Forcing Spring !
You’ll design bouquets, Arrangements with potted forced spring bulbs, an arrangement featuring forced blossoming branches (even magnolia), an early Spring Mantel Spray & a Glass Wardian Case (what the heck is that – a prize if you can write to me with the correct answer !)
Just to name a few !
$795 investment for the full weekend
Our hand-tied bouquets have become a real hit in town !
JUST TELL US WHICH COLOUR & PRICE-POINT !
$65 or $95
Classic Whites, A Cheery Mix, Pretty in Pink
& THEN WE NEED TO KNOW WHICH DAY YOU’LL PICK UP
& add a Mason Jar to ensure the water source for your travel home $5.00 !
Private Group Workshops
Yes !! we offer private group workshops!
Bridal Showers, Birthday Parties, Team Building, Flower Parties are offered in our NEW Floral Studio – customized to your group – and you can bring in your own catering.
Now booking for Spring & Summer Season – min 20 quests – min $1000 spend.
COMING SOON
Elaine Talks
(KINDA LIKE TED)
Watch here for upcoming presentations. Elaine share secrets of her years of Gardening, Trips to France, Design Influences and so on …
eGift Cards
A Great Gift for Gardeners & Flower Enthusiasts!
Beautiful Products, Blossoms & Brunch, Floral Workshops -or a full 4 Week Programme!
We have a Gift Certificate option for you !
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Gift Shop & Allée
Gift Shop & Outdoor French Allée (Boutique Garden Shop)
Find the Gift Shop & Boutique Garden Centre in downtown Galt at:
Cambridge School of Flowers – One Water Street North, in downtown Galt near the corner of Water & Main
A visit to the Gift Shop & Boutique Garden Centre (& French Allée) in downtown Galt & you will think you’ve stumbled into a wee bit of Provence!
AS WELL:
Each week, we are scouring local greenhouses & offering Elaine’s fav pic of the week! Watch IG & FB for info.
Also offering weekly, sweet little hand-tied bouquets set in vintage mason jars – at $45 $65, $95 for curbside pick up!
New hours Thursday to Sunday 11:00 to 4:00
(Other days/times by chance or appointment – yes we open for private shoppig & garden or wedding consults)
Allée Shopping is outdoors & changes with the seasons.
Our Gift Shop is overflowing with:
- French Florals
- Hand Foraged Garden Tools
- Weathered Terra Cotta
- Apothecary from England
- Handmade Candles
- Garden Decoratives
- Essential Oils
- Antiques
- Dried Lavender
- Potted Plants & Herbs
- Great Garden Gear
- Tools of the Trade & more!
Summer School
One Full Week –Like a BOOT CAMP for florists:
Tuesday July 15 to Saturday July 19th, 2025
Already in the biz & want to brush up on your Floral Fashion Skills? or just simply a Flower Enthusiast ? Here is your chance to work with one of the country’s top Floral Designers!
This is a one-week intensive Floral Training.
Over the course of the week you’ll design:
Beautiful Lush Bouquets (of course) as well…
Garlands,
Centrepieces & Tablescapes.
Overhead (& over-the-top) Floral Installations,
& Grand Floral Displays on Obelisks & Towers.
a bit about your instructor:
Cambridge School of Flowers founder, Elaine Martin, started her career in the fashion industry as a fashion buyer and vice-president of a leading Canadian fashion retailer. Her organic soft approach can be attributed to growing up in a large rural garden in Southern Ontario. As well, much of her floral influence comes from time spent in Provence, France.
For several seasons Elaine co-produced and hosted Canada’s first Home & Garden television show, which appeared eight times per week on Life Network – what is now HGTV.
She has been a writer and has been featured in many magazines in both Canada and the USA.
Elaine had the honour to be the in-house florist for Langdon Hall for three consecutive years & named in the Best List by Wedding Bells Magazine
Watch Elaine’s interview on the Art Trail with Joanne Poluch.
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