TJ McGrath Floral Design Masterclass, with Mermaid City Flowers

Advanced Floral Design Workshop with TJ McGrath & Mermaid City Flowers August 24–25, 2026 | 9:00am – 4:00pm Harmony Harvest Farm 201 Little Run Road, Weyers Cave, VA 24486 Two days. Two incredible designers. A barn full of late-summer flowers. This August, TJ McGrath returns to Harmony Harvest Farm for an immersive floral design workshop, joined by Dee of Mermaid City Flowers for a second day focused on everyday arrangements and large-scale installation work. Come for one day, or turn it into a full floral design intensive. Designed for farmers, florists, and serious flower lovers, these hands-on workshops explore thoughtful mechanics, seasonal flowers, and the techniques that bring professional floral designs to life. Ticket Options Choose the option that fits your schedule: • August 24 | Advanced Table Design with TJ McGrath • August 25 | Everyday Design + Installation with Dee & TJ • August 24–25 | Two-Day Floral Design Intensive Pricing: • **LIMITED AVAILABILITY** Early Bird: Save $75 on one or both days with coupon code EARLYBIRD26. Only 10 Early Bird tickets available!! • Automatically save $150 when you join us for both days. Spots are limited to 25 participants to keep the workshop hands-on and personal. Day One | August 24 Advanced Table Design with TJ McGrath Day one focuses on refined centerpiece work and thoughtful table styling using abundant, seasonal flowers. Together, we’ll create a low and lush English garden–inspired centerpiece while exploring mechanics and techniques that allow designers to stretch their flower budget while elevating their event work. Whether you’re designing for weddings, events, or your own table at home, this workshop will help sharpen your eye and refine your mechanics. What You’ll Learn Low & Lush English Garden Centerpiece Design • Building layered, abundant centerpieces using seasonal flowers • Creating movement and natural shape • Designing for dining tables without blocking conversation Mechanics with Floral Genius Flower Frogs • Live pin cup design demo from TJ McGrath • Working with flower frogs for stable, reusable mechanics • Foam-free, sustainable design techniques Table Styling & Budget Stretching • Hands-on styling practice using pin cups and candle ring vases • Learning how to vary heights and focal points • Creating cohesive yet unique tablescapes • Practical techniques to make your event flowers go further Day Two | August 25 Everyday Arrangement Design & Installation Work Day two moves from daily arrangements into large-scale floral thinking. Led by Dee of Mermaid City Flowers, we’ll explore everyday designs built around native and seasonal flowers. Then, TJ McGrath will walk through the mechanics and structural considerations behind installation work. This day is about versatility and strengthening your design foundation while expanding into larger, more ambitious floral pieces. What We’ll Cover Everyday Arrangement Design with Dee • Designing refined, sellable daily arrangements • Working with native and seasonal flowers • Balancing shape, proportion, and negative space • Developing signature style using local product Installation Demo with TJ McGrath • Mechanics behind large-scale floral pieces • Structural considerations and stability • Translating centerpiece skills into impactful installations Day One Optional Farm Tour | 9:30–11:30am Arrive early and join Jessica Hall for a guided tour of Harmony Harvest Farm. Walk the fields, see what’s in season, and get an inside look at how our flowers move from soil to centerpiece. What’s Included • Instruction from TJ McGrath and/or Dee of Mermaid City Flowers • Hands-on floral design with locally grown flowers • Installation design demonstration (Day Two) • All flowers and design materials • Seasonal lunch + refreshments • Open Q&A with the instructors • Optional farm tour Important Details This workshop will take place at our working flower farm, and much of the day will be spent outdoors. Please dress accordingly for summer weather and farm conditions. Tickets are non-refundable. IMPORTANT CHECKOUT DETAILS Please select STORE PICKUP at checkout to complete your purchase. Traveling from out of town? Visit our Visit the Valley page for our favorite places to stay, eat, and explore in the Shenandoah Valley.