Abilis Gardens & Gifts is holding a fun Fall Floral Workshop featuring autumn wreath making with floral designer René DeLaurentis. The Fall Floral Workshop Autumn Wreaths & Treats will be held on Thursday, October 27, at 5:00 p.m., at Abilis Gardens & Gifts, 50 Glenville Street, Greenwich. Workshop fee is $100 and includes all cost of materials, instruction and refreshments. Space is limited and participants must register in advance (by October 17) at abilis.us/calendar.
Participants in the workshop will learn the art of creating a beautiful fall wreath, full of crisp and warm autumn seasonal colors. At the end of the night, participants will take home their beautiful wreath. The workshop is run by talented floral designer René DeLaurentis. René previously owned two flower shops in Greenwich and has a passion for flowers and plants that she loves to share with others.
Abilis Gardens & Gifts is a retail training site located next to the Abilis headquarters that trains adults with disabilities and provides employment skills and much needed retail experience for competitive employment opportunities. The Abilis program participants staff the shop and garden center and also make beautiful hand-crafted items, such as candles, soaps, lotions and bath products. The Abilis Gift Shop has one-of-a-kind gifts for all ages, books, jewelry, home decor, accessories, games and is one of the few places in town to find wonderful Greenwich-themed gifts. The Abilis Gardens & Gifts greenhouse is also the place to purchase beautiful flowers and plants. Abilis Gardens & Gifts is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To learn more, visit abilis.us/gifts or follow on Facebook @AbilisGardensandGifts and on Instagram @abilisgifts.
