Flower Happy Hour

Join Lisa Weddel, co-owner of DIY Designs Inspired by You, for a new kind of monthly happy hour! Each session features a different design style and technique, and each participant takes home an impressive, one-of-a-kind arrangement. Grab your friends, grab a beverage, and learn how to design a stunning floral arrangement built around seasonal blooms! All floral supplies are provided and bloom selection changes seasonally. BYOB wine and beer are permitted. Please be sure to bring valid ID if consuming alcohol.

Floristry has long been known as the business of emotions – and in 2026, Flower Happy Hour is embracing that wholeheartedly. Each month, our floral arrangements will be thoughtfully designed around a different emotion, capturing its essence through color, texture or form. One month might be all about joy with bright, happy hues; the next could lean into calm with soft tones and delicate textures. It’s more than just flowers – it’s an emotional experience – beautifully arranged. The monthly schedule with featured emotions is listed below:

January - Calmness

February - Love

March - Envy

April - Surprise

May - Compassion

June - Pride

July - Grouchiness

August - Jealousy

September - Awe

October - Horror

November - Gratitude

December - Anticipation

Price: $67, $62 member

Location: York Street

Instructor: Lisa Weddel AIFD, PFCI, AAF

Lisa AIFD PFCI AAF has been in the floral industry for over 30 years.  She has been active in all areas of the industry from designer, teacher to owner of several businesses. Lisa has a floriculture degree, is an Iowa Master florist, as well as being an accredited member of the American Institute of Floral Designers organization where she currently holds the position of President of the South-Central Chapter.  In addition, Lisa has served on the Board of Trustees of the Professional Floral Communicators International as Chairman. This is an organization under the umbrella of the Society of American Florists.
Past floral accomplishments include designing at the prestigious Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA for over 16 parades as a designer as well as a team leader. She designed on the floral team for President George W. Bush's 2005 Presidential Inauguration, and designed at the 2019 Kentucky Derby.

Class Locations

November 11 - June 16 - Freyer-Newman Center Classroom 1

June 18 - Freyer-Newman Center Classroom 3