{"product_id":"dahlia-masterclass-part-1","title":"Dahlia Masterclass Part I : Growing, Cutting \u0026 Enjoying Dahlias- Saturday July 4th, 2-4:30","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur Dahlia Masterclass Part I is a shared growing experience designed to help you grow beautiful dahlias with confidence, clarity, and ongoing seasonal support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis is not simply a workshop about planting tubers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIt is an invitation into a flower-filled life — one rooted in growing, cutting, arranging, and enjoying flowers through the seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOver many years, dahlias have become one of the most important flowers in both my garden and my work as a floral designer. The collection we grow at The Flowersmith Studio has been carefully trialled and curated through the lens of both grower and designer — selected not only for performance in an Irish garden, but for their colour, form, character, productivity, and usefulness in floral design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThese are flowers I return to year after year for my own arrangements, workshops, weddings, and seasonal work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis masterclass is an opportunity for me to share everything I have learned along the way, while supporting you as you begin your own dahlia-growing journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYour Dahlia Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAs part of this experience, you will receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• Two established dahlia is plants from The Flowersmith Studio Signature Collection*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThese are varieties that have earned their place in our garden and flower farm through years of growing, observation, cutting, arranging, and enjoyment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEach participant will be invited to select preferred varieties prior to the event, subject to availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA Walk Through the Dahlia Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAs part of the experience, we’ll spend time walking through the dahlia-filled walled garden at The Flowersmith Studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTogether we’ll explore the varieties currently in bloom, discuss what makes each one special, look at how they are supported and managed throughout the season, and talk about the qualities I look for when selecting dahlias for both the garden and floral design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis is an opportunity to see mature plants growing in real conditions, ask questions, gather inspiration, and experience the beauty and abundance of dahlias at their peak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWhat We Will Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDuring this relaxed and informative masterclass, we will explore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• Choosing varieties for your garden and lifestyle\u003cbr\u003e• Planting and establishing dahlias successfully\u003cbr\u003e• Feeding and watering throughout the season\u003cbr\u003e• Pinching and shaping plants for better performance\u003cbr\u003e• Support systems and staking methods\u003cbr\u003e• Growing dahlias specifically for cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Harvesting flowers for the home\u003cbr\u003e• Conditioning and enjoying blooms indoors\u003cbr\u003e• Creating a longer flowering season\u003cbr\u003e• Common challenges and how to avoid them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll advice is drawn from practical experience growing dahlias here in an Irish garden and small cut flower farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYour Experience Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e*Two dahlias from The Flowersmith Studio Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* A guided walk through our dahlia-filled walled garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e*Coffee, cake, and a relaxed afternoon of flowers and conversation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e*A seasonal growing guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Access to our private WhatsApp growing group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e*Ongoing seasonal support throughout the growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e*10% off a future Flowersmith Studio workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis is designed to be a supportive and enjoyable learning experience where questions are encouraged, confidence grows alongside your plants, and the learning continues long after the day itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Growing Journey Continues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOne of the joys of dahlias is that the learning doesn’t end once they are planted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThroughout the season, participants will have access to our WhatsApp private growing group, where I will continue to share seasonal guidance, tips, encouragement, and answers to common questions as your dahlias develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis masterclass is the first in a two-part dahlia series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIn autumn, participants will have the opportunity to continue their learning through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDahlia Masterclass Part II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLifting, Storing \u0026amp; Dividing Dahlias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ewhere we will explore how to safely lift, store, divide, and multiply your collection for future seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlaces are limited to ensure a relaxed, supportive experience and to allow sufficient availability from our studio-grown dahlia collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis experience is suitable for complete beginners as well as gardeners looking to deepen their knowledge and confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e*Participants will be invited to submit preferred varieties prior to the event. Every effort will be made to accommodate preferences, subject to availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Flowersmith Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58124355600732,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0177\/1100\/5796\/files\/Tezza-6500.jpg?v=1781788981","url":"https:\/\/www.theflowersmithstudio.ie\/products\/dahlia-masterclass-part-1","provider":"The Flowersmith Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}