Events & Classes
“LET’S GET THIS PLANTING PARTY STARTED!”
Bloomstudio is our greenhouse work-space/party-space for EVENTS & CLASSES (planting parties/opportunities for groups or individuals), we provide instruction and inspiration. You get your fingers in the soil and create a container garden masterpiece to show off on your deck or patio! Bloomstudio is perfect for: girls night out, families, church groups, office outings, date night, book clubs, birthday parties, kids of all ages and more! It’s all about flowers, friends & fun!

Custom Container Design
Our designers can create just the look you want! Bring us your containers and we’ll do the work of designing and planting!

Drop-in-planting
DIYers can use our Bloomstudio space, bring your container (or purchase one of ours), pay for the soil and plants you choose. Dream, design, dig and then leave the mess with us. Our staff is available with inspiration and instruction. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10-4, Saturday 10-3.

Wine and Design Wednesdays
“Wine and Design Wednesdays” happens every Wednesday evening in May 6-8 pm. (We also do this in the fall and winter seasons!) Bring your own containers (or purchase one of ours), we provide the instruction and inspiration for you to create a container garden masterpiece! Wine sampling is included! You pay only for the soil and plants you choose at the time of the event. To reserve your spot click on the desired date from the calendar on the right. Or to register by phone, please call (616) 949-7299

Private Parties
Interested in a Private Party? Planting parties make a great activity for a group of friends or for an office party! Call the greenhouse at (616) 949-7299 or send an email to melinda@koetsiers.com with your date request and we’ll get your private planting party started.
Upcoming Events & classes- more coming soon!
April
13apr6:00 pm7:30 pmAt the Table - Decoupage Glass
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Decoupage Vase Workshop 🌸✨Create a stunning glass vase adorned with real dried flowers using easy, beginner-friendly decoupage techniques. In this hands-on
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Decoupage Vase Workshop 🌸✨
Create a stunning glass vase adorned with real dried flowers using easy, beginner-friendly decoupage techniques. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to arrange florals and apply Mod Podge for a beautiful, layered look.
Each participant will leave with a one-of-a-kind decorative vase plus a tealight to illuminate your creation at home. This cozy, creative class is always a favorite—and sells out every time, so grab your spot early!
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Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
15apr11:00 am12:00 pmFlower Fabric Printing
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Flower Prints on Fabric 🌸🖐️Turn fresh flowers into art with this fun, hands-on spring workshop! Using simple pounding techniques, you’ll transfer the natural
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Flower Prints on Fabric 🌸🖐️
Turn fresh flowers into art with this fun, hands-on spring workshop! Using simple pounding techniques, you’ll transfer the natural pigments of petals and leaves onto fabric to create one-of-a-kind botanical prints.
You’ll make one (1) fabric tea towel and three (3) small cotton gift bags, each uniquely patterned by nature itself. No art experience needed—just come ready to tap, pound, and creatively work out a little stress while you make something beautiful.
A relaxed, playful way to welcome spring and leave with handmade pieces you’ll actually use!
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18apr10:00 am11:30 amGrow & Gather: Cut Flower Workshop - Part 1
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Cut Flower Gardening: From Seed to Bouquet 🌸Ready to grow your own cut flowers? Join Mel and Michelle Langerak of Long
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Cut Flower Gardening: From Seed to Bouquet 🌸
Ready to grow your own cut flowers? Join Mel and Michelle Langerak of Long River Family Farm and start your cut flower journey from the very beginning.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of starting and growing a cut flower garden, then plant six varieties of cut flower seeds. We’ll take care of your seedlings as they grow—so when they’re ready, you’ll take home 36 healthy plants to transplant into your garden.
Want to keep learning? Part 2 takes place in Mel’s garden, where you’ll learn how to trim, harvest, and arrange your flowers into beautiful bouquets.
A perfect class for beginners and flower lovers alike!
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20apr10:00 am11:30 amFabric Decoupage Flower Pot
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Decoupage & PlantCreate a charming, one-of-a-kind terracotta planter using pretty fabric scraps and simple decoupage techniques, then finish it off by
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Decoupage & Plant
Create a charming, one-of-a-kind terracotta planter using pretty fabric scraps and simple decoupage techniques, then finish it off by potting a beautiful flowering plant to take home.
This relaxed, hands-on class is perfect for beginners—you’ll learn easy decoupage tips along with basic plant-care guidance, so you leave confident and inspired (and with something lovely!).
Everything is provided, including:
• One standard terracotta pot
• Coordinated fabric scraps
• Decoupage supplies & tools
• Potting soil + flowering plant
• Gloves, aprons & cleanup supplies
No crafting experience needed—just come ready to create and have fun!
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24apr6:00 pm7:30 pmCider and Succulents FlightSample ciders and plant succulents!
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Back by popular demand…Cider & Succulents Flight!Grab a glass (or four) and get creative! Kick off the night with a flight of 4
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Back by popular demand…Cider & Succulents Flight!
Grab a glass (or four) and get creative! Kick off the night with a flight of 4 locally made Painted Turtle ciders and light snacks. Then head into our Bloomstudio to plant four adorable succulents right inside your cider glasses, complete with decorative stones to make them your own. No experience needed—just come ready to sip, plant, and have fun. This makes a perfect date night or friends’ night out!
Your $62 ticket includes:
• Flight paddle + 4 glasses
• 4 cider samples
• Light snacks
• Soil, 4 succulents & decorative stones
Limited to 20 guests. Tickets go fast—grab yours before they’re gone!
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Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
25apr10:00 am11:00 amCoffee Cupping Among the Flowers!
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Coffee Cupping in the Greenhouse ☕🌿What’s better than great coffee? Great coffee in a beautiful greenhouse. Join Uncommon
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Coffee Cupping in the Greenhouse ☕🌿
What’s better than great coffee? Great coffee in a beautiful greenhouse.
Join Uncommon Coffee Roasters for a guided coffee cupping experience where you’ll taste multiple coffees side-by-side and learn what gives each one its unique flavor. Coffee is one of the most complex beverages in the world, and in this class you’ll discover how professionals identify flavor notes, what influences taste from farm to cup, and how to better enjoy and appreciate coffee at home.
Whether you’re a casual coffee lover or a curious enthusiast, this experience is approachable, informative, and delicious.
Retail bags of the featured coffees will be available for purchase after the class.
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Herb Garden + Herbed Butter Night 🌿🧈Create your own container herb garden with parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, and more—complete with DIY herb markers.
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Herb Garden + Herbed Butter Night 🌿🧈
Create your own container herb garden with parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, and more—complete with DIY herb markers. Enjoy herb-inspired snacks, take home simple recipes, and make a roll of herbed butter to wrap and enjoy later.
Perfect for a friend’s night out or date night.
Your ticket includes:
• Container, soil & 4 herbs of your choice
• 4 DIY herb markers
• Herb-inspired snacks + recipes to take home
• Butter, herbs, spatula, wrap & string
• Aprons and gloves provided
Tickets are limited, so grab yours while you can!
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Koetsiers Greenhouse
1601 Spaulding Ave SE
May
06may6:00 pm7:30 pmWine and Design Wednesdays! 5/6
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Wine + Design WednesdaysOne of our most-loved Bloomstudio nights is back! Join us for a relaxed, creative evening of container planting,
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Wine + Design Wednesdays
One of our most-loved Bloomstudio nights is back! Join us for a relaxed, creative evening of container planting, design inspiration, and wine—the perfect midweek reset.
We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves, inspiration, plus wine and light snacks. You bring the creativity (and an empty pot if you have one—or grab one of ours!). Choose the plants you love, design your container, and leave the mess to us.
Not sure what to plant? No worries. Our knowledgeable staff will help you pick the perfect combo so you leave feeling like a pro—and with something beautiful to enjoy all season long.
Perfect for a date night, girls’ night, mom/daughter, daddy/daughter, or work group outing.
How it works:
• $10 reserves your spot and includes wine + light snacks
• Additional cost for soil, plants, and container (if needed)
• Bring your own empty pot or purchase one here
Groups of 10+: Contact Melinda at melinda@koetsiers.com to sign up together
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Bloomstudio/Koetsier's Greenhouse
13may6:00 pm7:30 pmWine and Design Wednesdays! 5/13
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Wine + Design WednesdaysOne of our most-loved Bloomstudio nights is back! Join us for a relaxed, creative evening of container planting,
Event Details
Wine + Design Wednesdays
One of our most-loved Bloomstudio nights is back! Join us for a relaxed, creative evening of container planting, design inspiration, and wine—the perfect midweek reset.
We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves, inspiration, plus wine and light snacks. You bring the creativity (and an empty pot if you have one—or grab one of ours!). Choose the plants you love, design your container, and leave the mess to us.
Not sure what to plant? No worries. Our knowledgeable staff will help you pick the perfect combo so you leave feeling like a pro—and with something beautiful to enjoy all season long.
Perfect for a date night, girls’ night, mom/daughter, daddy/daughter, or work group outing.
How it works:
• $10 reserves your spot and includes wine + light snacks
• Additional cost for soil, plants, and container (if needed)
• Bring your own empty pot or purchase one here
Groups of 10+: Contact Melinda at melinda@koetsiers.com to sign up together
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Location
Bloomstudio/Koetsier's Greenhouse
14may11:00 am12:00 pmAt the Table: Puzzles & Pizza with Mel
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At the Table: Puzzles & Pizza with Mel 🧩🍕Unplug, unwind, and enjoy a cozy time of puzzling at the Table—with pizza on the
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At the Table: Puzzles & Pizza with Mel 🧩🍕
Unplug, unwind, and enjoy a cozy time of puzzling at the Table—with pizza on the side! Join Mel for a relaxed, come-and-go style gathering featuring puzzles for both kids and adults, plus pizza and a drink.
Whether you stay for a few minutes or settle in to finish a puzzle, it’s all about spending time together and having fun.
$5 per person includes pizza, a beverage, and all the puzzling you want.
Come solo, bring the kids, or invite a friend—everyone’s welcome!
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15may6:00 pm7:30 pmWine and Design FRIDAY! 5/15
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Wine + Design FridayOne of our most-loved Bloomstudio nights is back – but on a Friday night! Join us for a relaxed, creative
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Wine + Design Friday
One of our most-loved Bloomstudio nights is back – but on a Friday night! Join us for a relaxed, creative evening of container planting, design inspiration, and wine—the perfect way to end a busy week.
We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves, inspiration, plus wine and light snacks. You bring the creativity (and an empty pot if you have one—or grab one of ours!). Choose the plants you love, design your container, and leave the mess to us.
Not sure what to plant? No worries. Our knowledgeable staff will help you pick the perfect combo so you leave feeling like a pro—and with something beautiful to enjoy all season long.
Perfect for a date night, girls’ night, mom/daughter, daddy/daughter, or work group outing.
How it works:
• $10 reserves your spot and includes wine + light snacks
• Additional cost for soil, plants, and container (if needed)
• Bring your own empty pot or purchase one here
Groups of 10+: Contact Melinda at melinda@koetsiers.com to sign up together
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Location
Bloomstudio/Koetsier's Greenhouse
20may6:00 pm7:30 pmWine and Design Wednesdays! 5/20
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Wine + Design WednesdaysOne of our most-loved Bloomstudio nights is back! Join us for a relaxed, creative evening of container planting,
Event Details
Wine + Design Wednesdays
One of our most-loved Bloomstudio nights is back! Join us for a relaxed, creative evening of container planting, design inspiration, and wine—the perfect midweek reset.
We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves, inspiration, plus wine and light snacks. You bring the creativity (and an empty pot if you have one—or grab one of ours!). Choose the plants you love, design your container, and leave the mess to us.
Not sure what to plant? No worries. Our knowledgeable staff will help you pick the perfect combo so you leave feeling like a pro—and with something beautiful to enjoy all season long.
Perfect for a date night, girls’ night, mom/daughter, daddy/daughter, or work group outing.
How it works:
• $10 reserves your spot and includes wine + light snacks
• Additional cost for soil, plants, and container (if needed)
• Bring your own empty pot or purchase one here
Groups of 10+: Contact Melinda at melinda@koetsiers.com to sign up together
Time
Location
Bloomstudio/Koetsier's Greenhouse
27may6:00 pm7:30 pmWine and Design Wednesdays! 5/27
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Wine + Design WednesdaysOne of our most-loved Bloomstudio nights is back! Join us for a relaxed, creative evening of container planting,
Event Details
Wine + Design Wednesdays
One of our most-loved Bloomstudio nights is back! Join us for a relaxed, creative evening of container planting, design inspiration, and wine—the perfect midweek reset.
We provide the space, plants, soil, gloves, inspiration, plus wine and light snacks. You bring the creativity (and an empty pot if you have one—or grab one of ours!). Choose the plants you love, design your container, and leave the mess to us.
Not sure what to plant? No worries. Our knowledgeable staff will help you pick the perfect combo so you leave feeling like a pro—and with something beautiful to enjoy all season long.
Perfect for a date night, girls’ night, mom/daughter, daddy/daughter, or work group outing.
How it works:
• $10 reserves your spot and includes wine + light snacks
• Additional cost for soil, plants, and container (if needed)
• Bring your own empty pot or purchase one here
Groups of 10+: Contact Melinda at melinda@koetsiers.com to sign up together
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Location
Bloomstudio/Koetsier's Greenhouse
July
18jul10:00 am11:30 amGrow and Gather: Cut Flower Workshop - Part 2
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Cut Flower Gardening: Harvest & Arrange (Part 2) 🌸✂️Your flowers are growing—now it’s time for the fun part! Join Mel and
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Cut Flower Gardening: Harvest & Arrange (Part 2) 🌸✂️
Your flowers are growing—now it’s time for the fun part! Join Mel and Michelle Langerak of Long River Family Farm in Mel’s garden for a hands-on experience focused on pruning, harvesting, and arranging your cut flowers.
You’ll learn when and how to cut for the longest-lasting blooms, then gather fresh flowers from the garden and create your own beautiful arrangement to take home. Enjoy light refreshments while learning in a relaxed, inspiring garden setting.
This class is the perfect follow-up to Part 1 and a great way to build confidence in turning garden-grown flowers into stunning bouquets.