Floral Classes with the Forreston FFA!
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floral arranging classes to the public throughout the year. The first was a
pumpkin arrangement done two weeks before Thanksgiving, led by
Forreston FFA Advisor Mrs. Kelley Parks. The second class was held on
Friday, December 13, 2024, and the Forreston FFA teamed up with Drew
from Clara Joyce Flower, located in Stockton, Illinois. In this class,
attendees made a fresh holiday swag for their home decor. About 50
people attended this class in the high school cafeteria.
The next and final floral arranging class will be held on Wednesday, April
16, 2025; attendees will make a spring-type arrangement just in time for
Easter. Mrs. Parks will again lead this class.
“I first learned how to make flower arrangements in 4-H as a kid, and
ever since then, it has been something I love to do in my free time,
whether I am making an arrangement for myself to enjoy, for a loved
one, or to show at a county fair! These classes are great for our
Agriculture Program here at Forreston because they help us connect with
the community and offer the community a way to have fun and learn
something new” ~Kelley Parks
More information about the final floral arrange class will be available in
March via the Forreston FFA Facebook page and the Forrestville Valley
School District website.