August 14th: 6:30p to 8p
Juneteenth Smudge Stick Lab
Learn the art of Smudging, an ancient ritual dating back to the 24th century, as a meditative practice to creatively connect with nature.
So long are the days of relying on search engines to tell you what herbs mean to you. This monthly class is designed to inspire you to make meaningful choices with the herbs and flowers that you smudge with at home. We will spend about 2 hours developing your Plant Story, playing sensory games, and creating custom Floral Smudge Sticks using flowers and herbs.
August 16th: 1p to 5p
Flower Stand: Pop Up Shop at Bryant Street Market
Grab-and-go, or stay for a while and enjoy a weekend deep read with your book-of-the month, tacos and boba at our monthly Flower Stand inside of DC food hall Bryant Street Market.
We’ll have Flower Bud favorites in time for Back to School season — from the Flower Medicine Jar to Eucalyptus Shower Bunches, plus whimsical hand-tied bouquets to gift educators, and much more.
August 21st: 6:30p to 8:30p
Fragrant Floral Design: Black Perfumery
Our Fragrant Floral Design series is a bi-monthly floral design workshop that celebrates the history of Black perfumery and today’s Black-owned fragrance brands.
This in-person workshop is taught by BLK FLWR MRKT founder Kehmari Norman (@blkflwrmrkt) and inspired by Brooke DeVard’s unisex fragrance, Naked Beauty. Over the course of 2 hours, participants will build one arrangement using fresh botanicals, fruit and fragrant florals and foliage that mirror the Naked Beauty fragrance’s olfactory profile.
All necessary elements will be provided for the workshop.
August 30th: 10a to 12n
Field Study: Foraging Florists
Step outside with us for a guided botany walk identifying seasonal wildflowers at a regional park. Cheers with a wellness drink, then practice breathing techniques using the BLK FLWR MRKT Flower Medicine Jar to prepare for the 1-hour wildflower walk.
During this walk, we’ll scrapbook flowers that we find with help of the BLK FLWR MRKT “Foraging Florist” activity.
September 13th: 1:30p to 3:30p
Art & Bloom: Viviane Browne
Our Art & Bloom series is a bi-monthly floral design workshop that celebrates fine artistry through floral design.
This in-person workshop is taught by BLK FLWR MRKT founder Kehmari Norman (@blkflwrmrkt) and inspired by visual artist Viviane Browne. Over the course of 2 hours, participants will build one arrangement using fresh botanicals, florals and synthetic materials that is inspired by Browne’s process and artwork.
All necessary elements will be provided for the workshop.
September 20th: 1p to 5p
Flower Stand: Pop Up Shop at Bryant Street Market
Grab-and-go, or stay for a while and enjoy a weekend deep read with your book-of-the month, tacos and boba at our monthly Flower Stand inside of DC food hall Bryant Street Market.
We’ll have Flower Bud favorites — from the Flower Medicine Jar to Eucalyptus Shower Bunches, plus whimsical hand-tied bouquets to gift educators, and much more.
September 25th: 6:30p to 8p
Smudge Stick Lab
Learn the art of Smudging, an ancient ritual dating back to the 24th century, as a meditative practice to creatively connect with nature.
So long are the days of relying on search engines to tell you what herbs mean to you. This monthly class is designed to inspire you to make meaningful choices with the herbs and flowers that you smudge with at home. We will spend about 2 hours developing your Plant Story, playing sensory games, and creating custom Floral Smudge Sticks using flowers and herbs.