Floral Design Exam
The Floral Design Exam is the final assessment for Longwood Gardens’ Floral Design Certificate. It is intended for students who have completed the required coursework and are ready to demonstrate their knowledge of floral design principles, techniques, and practices.
The exam has two parts: an online written assessment, which must be completed before the in-person portion, and an in-person practicum. During the practicum, students will create one floral arrangement selected from four possible options. Consumable materials, including flowers, are provided.
When: November 7, 2026.
Showtimes: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Run time: Three hours.
Tickets: The standard fee is $199. The fee for Longwood members and Innovators is $179.
Registration deadline: October 25, 2026.
Venue: Longwood Gardens.
Location: Grove Studios 104, 105, and 108.
Admission: Registration includes admission to the Gardens on the day of the onsite class.
Ages: This program is designed as an adult learning experience.
Instructor: Cres Motzi, AIFD, is a Longwood Gardens Certificate of Merit graduate and internationally trained floral designer. She trained at the Boerma Institute in Holland, holds professional and advanced Dutch design diplomas, and was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers in 2010. Motzi is also an AIFD Certified Floral Evaluator and Judge, a floral design demonstrator and writer, a European Masters Certification graduate, and a third-grade Sogetsu Ikebana teacher. Her work has appeared in multiple floral design and horticultural publications.
Supplies: Flowers and all other consumable supplies are included. Classroom tools will be available. Students who prefer to use or purchase their own tools should bring wire cutters, floral scissors, and pruners.
Certificate: Passing the exam is the final requirement for earning the Floral Design Certificate.
Cancellations: Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event for a refund minus a $30 processing fee. Refunds are not available when a program has been moved to a scheduled inclement-weather date. Cancellations can be submitted by email or by calling 610-388-5454.