Workshops + Demos

Holiday Wreathmaking

When

Sun, Dec 6, 2026 2:00PM – 3:30PM

Where

Armor Hall

Price

$70, including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill Members save 10%

Our annual wreath workshop is back! Create your natural wreath using a grapevine base and fresh greens harvested by our Wave Hill gardeners. Designer Hanako Shimamoto shares simple techniques to design gorgeous one-of-a-kind holiday decorations.

No experience is necessary. All materials are provided. Timed tickets are available in 90-minute blocks. Advance registration is encouraged, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Day-of registration is based on availability and not guaranteed.

Questions? Please email information@wavehill.org or call 718.549.3200 x 251.

This workshop is in Armor Hall and accessible to all participants with varying mobility use. Chairs are provided, yet optional. Participants will use pruners and scissors to cut greens; arrangement of materials on wreath base may require dexterity of hands. A short demo will be led over a speaker.

Hanako Shimamoto

Hanako Shimamoto

Hanako Shimamoto was born in Kyoto, Japan and moved to NYC in 1992 to pursue a career as a floral designer. She gained 16 years of experience as a full-time designer at an upper east side florist and has a 4th Term Master certificate in Ohara style Ikebana. Since 2012 she has worked as a freelance designer at various event companies in NYC. Currently she is expanding her job skills into gardening and is frequently seen observing and photographing plants at Wave Hill.