2026 Holiday Wreath and Container Making
December 5 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm UTC-4
$30.00
Create Your Own Holiday Greenery—or Let Us Create It for You!
Ready to add a touch of natural beauty to your holiday decorating? Join the Friends of the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum for our annual Wreath & Container Making Workshop! Whether you love getting creative with fresh evergreens or prefer to leave the crafting to someone else, we have an option for you.
Get Creative and Make Your Own!
Our popular wreath-making workshop is back with a twist! Create a beautiful fresh balsam wreath or decorate a container with natural materials inspired by the season and the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum.
We’ll provide balsam boughs and other evergreen materials, along with prairie seed heads, dried flowers, and grasses to help you create a one-of-a-kind holiday decoration.
Choose the workshop time that works best for you:
Saturday, December 5 | 9 AM–Noon
- Session 1: 9–10:30 AM
- Session 2: 10:30 AM–Noon
Workshop costs:
- $30 for a balsam wreath or a container provided by the Gottfried
- $25 if you bring your own container
Participants may make up to two items. Please bring pruning shears, hammer, and gloves.
NEW! Let Us Make One for You!
Love the look of fresh holiday greenery but don’t have the time to make your own? We’ve got you covered! Let our creative Friends make a beautiful wreath or seasonal container arrangement for you to enjoy or give as a thoughtful holiday gift.
Pre-made wreath or container: $75 each
Pre-made orders must be placed by November 27. Orders must be picked up at the workshop on December 5th from 9 a.m.- noon unless other arrangements are made.
Registration & Ordering
Space for the hands-on workshop is limited to just 10–12 participants each session, so advance registration is required. Please register for a workshop session or place your premade order by November 27 by filling out the following form: https://forms.gle/8p8JusyELFABMyp8A
Celebrate the season with beautiful natural materials and support the Friends of the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum. We look forward to creating with you!
Workshop and Pick-up Location
Park in the South Parking lot of the Fond du Lac Campus and enter the Maintenance Building (circled on map).
