Wreath-Making Classes Galore

Crafting a statement-making wreath can seem to be a challenging endeavor. But a handful of workshops across the East End are taking the difficulty out of the creative process.

Back by popular demand, Southampton-based florist Florence Rewinski will return to LongHouse Reserve on Saturday, December 7, at 10 a.m. She’ll bring with her an abundant variety of greens from the East Hampton gardens for a two-hour, wreath-making workshop.

“People had fun creating their own personal and original wreath adorned with nature’s treasures from LongHouse,” executive assistant Joanne Sohn said of last year’s session with Ms. Rewinski. “She has her personal favorites to supplement the mixture that will guarantee an original, stunning wreath that will showcase your front door better than any other in the neighborhood.”

Be sure to dress appropriately for the workshop, Ms. Sohn noted, including warm, comfortable shoes for the outdoors. Bring pruners and gloves. Admission is $95, or $80 for members, and reservations are required. For more information, call 329-3568 or visit longhouse.org.

The Westhampton Free Library in Westhampton Beach will also offer Holiday Wreath Classes on Saturday, December 7, at 9:30 and 11 a.m., as well as at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Additional classes will be held on Sunday, December 8, at noon and 1:30 p.m. However, all of the workshops are currently full, according to program coordinator Melissa Fried, though there is a wait list.

The library will provide the wreaths and all decorations, Ms. Fried said, and the sessions are appropriate for families with children age 5 and above. Patrons will pick out what decorations they would like to use and then hot glue them to the wreaths, she said. Materials fee is $5 and a Westhampton Free Library card is required. For more information, call 288-3335 or email whamprograms@gmail.com.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Peconic Land Trust will offer a wreath decorating workshop led by Diana Conklin on Sunday, December 8, at 2 p.m. inside the house at Bridge Gardens in Bridgehampton. The owner of Water Mill-based Everlastings by Diana will teach attendees how to personalize plain evergreen wreaths, donated by Lynch’s Garden Center, by adding fresh-cut greens from locally grown plants, dried flowers, seed pods, berried branches, feathers and fruits, such as lady apples and small pears.

“We encourage attendees to bring any additional materials to decorate it in a style that is their vision—but they don’t have to,” outreach manager Kathy Kennedy said. “We all enjoy seeing the plain, simple wreaths blossom into beautiful, multicolored and textured creations by the end of the day. Our workshop has become an annual tradition for some attendees, who come each year for a relaxing afternoon with their girlfriends, or family, to enjoy time together, along with light refreshments and holiday music we provide.”

The fee is $30 per wreath, which includes materials, and prepaid registration is required, Ms. Kennedy said. Space is limited to 20. For more information, call 283-3195 ext. 19 or email events@peconiclandtrust.org.

Starting Sunday, December 8, Marders Garden Center and Nursery in Bridgehampton will hold Holiday Wreath Making Workshops at 10 a.m. in the Garden Shop. A second session will be held on Sunday, December 15, also at 10 a.m. The class fee, which includes all materials, is $55 for adults and $45 for children. Preregistration is required, as space is limited, according to Silas Marder. To reserve a spot or for more information, call 537-3700.

Lastly, the East Hampton Library isn’t letting Christmas mark the end of wreath-making festivities, according to Alexandra Giambruno, head of children’s services. On Friday, December 27, kids age 4 and up can make a unique wreath out of toothpicks, large and small marshmallows, and ribbon, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The event is free, she said, but registration is required.

“Kids will enjoy making this wreath because it will remind them of a winter wonderland,” Ms. Giambruno said.

For more information, call 324-0222 or email childrens@easthamptonlibrary.org with the child’s name, age, a contact phone number and town of residence.