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The Gathered Table: A Centerpiece Workshop | December 13th, 10AM - 12PM
Floral artistry meets the art of hosting
Duration: 2 Hours
Facilitated by: Liz Cohn — Founder of Forage Ojai
Structure & Flow
0:00 – 0:15 | Arrival & Welcome
Guests greeted with light refreshments.
Quick introduction to the workshop: creating centerpieces not just as decoration, but as the heart of the table.
Art of Hosting touch: open with gratitude for gathering together.
0:15 – 0:45 | Foundations of Centerpiece Design
Liz demonstrates centerpiece mechanics: proportion, depth, scale, and movement.
Discussion of how floral choices set tone and atmosphere for gatherings.
Guests condition and prepare their stems.
0:45 – 1:15 | Designing Your Own Centerpiece
Each participant creates a personal centerpiece.
Focus on using flowers as invitations to conversation and connection.
Practical notes on vessel choice, candle pairing, and placement at a table.
1:15 – 1:40 | The Shared Table
Participants place their arrangements together on a long table.
Discussion: what makes a table welcoming? How do flowers change the way people gather?
Art of Hosting touch: harvest collective wisdom by noticing shared themes.
1:40 – 2:00 | Closing Ritual
Gather at the completed table.
Share a toast or moment of appreciation around the finished collective table.
Guests take home their centerpiece and a handout: “Designing the Table: Floral Notes & Hosting Principles.”
✨ Participants Receive:
A handcrafted centerpiece to take home.
Experience in centerpiece design from a luxury floral perspective.
Insights into table setting and the subtle art of hosting.
A group moment at a beautifully arranged communal table.
Floral artistry meets the art of hosting
Duration: 2 Hours
Facilitated by: Liz Cohn — Founder of Forage Ojai
Structure & Flow
0:00 – 0:15 | Arrival & Welcome
Guests greeted with light refreshments.
Quick introduction to the workshop: creating centerpieces not just as decoration, but as the heart of the table.
Art of Hosting touch: open with gratitude for gathering together.
0:15 – 0:45 | Foundations of Centerpiece Design
Liz demonstrates centerpiece mechanics: proportion, depth, scale, and movement.
Discussion of how floral choices set tone and atmosphere for gatherings.
Guests condition and prepare their stems.
0:45 – 1:15 | Designing Your Own Centerpiece
Each participant creates a personal centerpiece.
Focus on using flowers as invitations to conversation and connection.
Practical notes on vessel choice, candle pairing, and placement at a table.
1:15 – 1:40 | The Shared Table
Participants place their arrangements together on a long table.
Discussion: what makes a table welcoming? How do flowers change the way people gather?
Art of Hosting touch: harvest collective wisdom by noticing shared themes.
1:40 – 2:00 | Closing Ritual
Gather at the completed table.
Share a toast or moment of appreciation around the finished collective table.
Guests take home their centerpiece and a handout: “Designing the Table: Floral Notes & Hosting Principles.”
✨ Participants Receive:
A handcrafted centerpiece to take home.
Experience in centerpiece design from a luxury floral perspective.
Insights into table setting and the subtle art of hosting.
A group moment at a beautifully arranged communal table.