3 Day Woodland Workshop on May 7, 8 & 9


photos: Jamie Bosworth & Joni Shimabukuro

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 May 7, Tuesday May 8, Wednesday May 9

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 30th.

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

 

woodland on bark, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

woodland on bark, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

spring woodland 2-1 for HPSO at Yard, Garden & Patio Show 2011, Françoise Weeks

photo: ted Mishima

spring woodland 3-4 for HPSO at Yard, Garden & Patio Show 2011, Françoise Weeks

photo: Ted Mishima

woodland on bark 20, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

log arrangement for mantle, texture, Zenith Vineyard, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

spring log arrangement, detail 2, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

log arrangement with succulents, seedpods, kiwi branch, sunflower seedpods, text

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

woodland arrangement with lichen covered branches, Timberline Lodge, Françoise Weeks

photo: Brandon Schmidt

woodland arrangement with lichen covered branches, detail 1, Timberline Lodge, Françoise Weeks

photo: Brandon Schmidt

woodland centerpiece, Timberline Lodge, Françoise Weeks

photo: Brandon Schmidt

fall woodland, Françoise Weeks

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

photo: Ted Mishima

woodland arrangement on wooden disks, Françoise Weeks

woodland arrangement on pedestal, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

woodland wreath with bark, succulents and texture, Zenith Vineyard, Françoise Weeks

photo: Grace Poronzi

woodland wreath with bark, texture and edibles, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

wreath made with driftwood, moss and texture, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

woodland bouquet  , Timberline Lodge, Françoise Weeks

photo: Brandon Schmidt

woodland bridal bouquet , Françoise Weeks

photo: Nicole Wickens

woodland bridal bouquet, details, Françoise Weeks

photo: Nicole Wickens

woodland bridal bouquet detail 2, Françoise Weeks

photo: Nicole Wickens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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