Françoise Weeks European Floral Design

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

Begin your recipe for a scrumptious design by mixing local produce, fruits and herbs with seasonal flowers and foliage. Celebrate summer’s bountiful harvest with eye-catching arrangements made in artichokes, eggplants, melons,…

            Monday, September 12                                    6:30-9:00 pm                 $75

Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829

http://francoiseweeks.com/classes

The hands-on classes are limited to 8 students per class and are conducted at Françoise’s Studio – 2754 SE 33^rd Place.  Prices include flowers, supplies, use of tools, and best of all, your creation goes home with you!  Receipt of your check (or payment with Paypal) for the full tuition secures your place in the class.

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The electric blue of the gentian, delphinium and mini agapanthus added a bright touch to the 6 woodland bouquets and the flower girl's purse for last week's wedding at Bridal Veil Lakes

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Last week's 3 day wedding/event workshop was so much fun! Jessica and Natalie were from Portland. Laurie came from California and Elizabeth traveled from Texas and they both stayed at nearby B&B's. 

As usual, it didn't matter that there were different levels of experience. Everyone was so talented and created fabulous arrangements. It was such a pleasure to share a lot of information and spend 3 days with all of you!

Thank you Laurie, for documenting the workshop! Here is a sample of everyone's work

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photos: Honeysuckle Photography

Wedding 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 four students to ensure valuable individual attention.

Dates: Monday September 19, Tuesday September 20, Wednesday September 21

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

Where: At Françoise’s Studio

Cost: $900 – A 50% deposit is requested to reserve your space; the balance is due by September 1.

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

Call or email if you would like to join us! There is one space left.

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Musing about elegant and out-of-the-box centerpieces?  Botanical shoes would be a fabulous solution!

Or consider wearing luscious shoes decorated with feathers, texture and  tillandsias for a special event or your  wedding.  And  coordinate them with a flower purse or a whimsical bouquet.

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Fiddleheads add unique texture to any design. Locally they are available early spring when the new ferns uncurl in the gardens; the dark brown ones are from Hawaii and are available year around.

photo: Ted Mishima

photo: Sara Gray

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Thank you Kelly with  June Lion and Danielle with Champagne NW  for the invitation to partake in this fun project!

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