Woodland Workshop in the Studio on April 21, 22 & 23


woodland arrangement on bark 4, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

Explore the many possibilities the woodlands have to offer and be inspired by the botanical treasures of the Pacific Northwest! Françoise’s absolute love for this style of arrangement stems from her time spent as a child in Switzerland. Foraging for a piece of wood or bark and moss and adding some wildflowers, she would make arrangements for her Mother while on summer hikes with her family in the Alps. Her woodland fairy creations have since bloomed into unique centerpieces and bouquets using the foliage of the Northwest as her muse. Detail is paramount in these layered, intricate creations. Gather ideas to express your creativity and learn to work with woodland materials found in nature!

Woodland Workshops are intensive and inspiring, providing insights and techniques developed over many years of European floral design. Classes begin with a lecture and presentation, where your input and questions are welcomed.

After a demonstration of floral techniques and mechanics, you will design your own pieces. You will hone your artistic talents, and will be encouraged to listen to your intuition and further your own vision. Classes are limited to five students to ensure valuable individual attention.

Dates: Monday April 21, Tuesday April 22, Wednesday April 23

Time: 9am til 4pm (1 hour lunch break)

Where: At Françoise’s Studio

Cost: $1,300 – A 50% deposit is requested to reserve your space; the balance is due April 7.

For more information, please call 503-236-5829 or check  my website

Here are some example of what you will learn; after explaining the mechanics you will create your own pieces

spring woodland 3 for HPSO at Yard, Garden & Patio Show 2011, Françoise Weeks

photo: Ted Mishima

spring woodland 2 for HPSO at Yard, Garden & Patio Show 2011, Françoise Weeks

photo: Ted Mishima

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photo: Ted Mishima

log arrangement 4, Francoise Weeks

Falcusan Photography

log arrangement 4, detail, Francoise Weeks

Falcusan Photography

Texture book, April 4, 2008, Woodland Series, Tom and Barb Mildner

Joni Photo

Texture book, April 4, 2008, Woodland Series, Tom and Barb Mildner

Joni Photo

woodland centerpiece with  purple flowers, 3 Françoise Weeks

photo: Richard Pham

woodland arrangement, Timberline Lodge, Françoise Weeks

Foto Vitae

woodland bridal bouquet with texture and lavender 1, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

woodland bouquet detail 1, Francoise Weeks

photo: Nicole Wickens

woodland bouquet 2, Françoise Weeks

photo: Nicole Wickens

woodland Ponzi Vineyards, Françoise Weeks

Photo Vitae

woodland arrangement with manzanita branch and succulents, Zenith Vineyards, Françoise Weeks

woodland arrangement with manzanita branch and succulents , Zenith Vineyards, Françoise Weeks

log arrangement with spring flowers, Françoise Weeks

woodland arrangement, Françoise Weeks

 

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