The Art of Church Flowers

You are invited to join St John’s Cathedral, the Bishop’s Institute for Ministry and Leadership, and Laura Iarocci, a nationally recognized speaker and teacher on flower arranging, for an unforgettable opportunity to learn and be inspired.

This exciting offering is for flower volunteers and enthusiasts throughout the Diocese of Florida who would like to hone their skills and find inspiration. 

There are two options for joining: 

Morning Demonstration – $25 suggested donation – Laura will present an array of floral designs, with a focus on sustainable floristry techniques.  The designs will be appropriate for a range of uses, from church to home to parties.  She will use a variety of seasonal materials to create inspiring fall designs. Be inspired by new ideas and new techniques.

All Day with an afternoon Hands-On Workshop– Limited to 25 participants. Suggested donation is $150 and includes the morning demo, catered lunch, and the afternoon hands-on workshop with some of the newest sustainable design techniques shown in Laura’s Demonstration.  Each participant will create one beautiful fall centerpiece to take home and enjoy.  Participants will receive a container, flowers, and the mechanics needed to make their design. 

Pre-order Laura’s book, Faith Flowers, here: www.jaxcathedralbooks.org

About Laura
Laura Iarocci is a certified floral designer with AIFD and a member of Chapple designers. Laura has chaired the 50-member Flower Guild at the Cathedral of St. Philip for 20 years. In 2018, Laura authored a book on church flower design titled ’Faith Flowers: Celebrate a Glorious Array of Flowers’. She is trained in European design and has studied with leading floral designers around the world, including Gudrun Cottienere, Paula Pryke, and Hitomi Gilliam.