Whenever we bring our flower crown classes to corporate employee engagement events or public venues like libraries and museums, event planners often ask the same question: Will men enjoy this activity? And the answer is a resounding YES.
Many men tell us they are going to make the flower crown for someone they love. A wife. A girlfriend. A daughter. A mother. Some arrive with a mission. Others discover one once they begin.
While they may start out more cautious about the design process than the women in the class, they quietly get very invested in the process. The flower crown becomes a gift, but also a story. Something made by hand. Something personal. And it is something that lasts which can be worn over and over again by their loved one.
Then there are the men who design for themselves.
Some gay men often opt to create something bold and colorful.
Some straight men tend to gravitate toward leaves, branches, feathers, and flowers with unexpected textures. Their crowns lean toward earthiness and less toward a garden party.
We find that whenever we offer the class at a technology company, the men who are software engineers, make the most unique designs. They use the materials we provide in unexpected ways whether they are designing the flower crown for themselves or a woman/girl they are going to give it to.
One man took a completely different approach and decided to make a boutonniere.
What we love most is watching the shift in the energy in the room happen in real time – both with men and women participants. At first, there’s a bit of hesitation. A little nervous laughter. A casual “I’m not creative.” Then hands start moving. Choices get bolder. Confidence sneaks in through the side door.
By the end, everyone is proudly holding up their finished pieces, surprised by what they’ve made and how much they enjoyed the process. That’s the thing about creativity. It doesn’t belong to one gender. It belongs to anyone willing to try.
Besides, our flower crown classes aren’t about flowers alone. They’re about design, storytelling, and making something meaningful with your hands. They’re about slowing down, being present, and allowing yourself to create without judgment. Although it’s a single-contributor activity, there’s still much interaction — fun, laughter, smiles — among colleagues. Whether the final piece is soft and floral or rugged and elemental, the joy is the same.
So, yes, men belong in flower crown classes. Not as guests. Not as helpers. But as creators.
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