Françoise Weeks European Floral Design

Come join us  for this hands-on class and be inspired by the botanical treasures of the Pacific Northwest! Begin this textural arrangement with lichen-covered branches and moss. Mix in seedpods and berries, miniature artichokes and eggplants, lush foliage, succulents, fragrant herbs and seasonal flowers. Gather ideas to express your creativity and learn to work with natural materials  found in your own garden. You will take your creation home!

Sunday, April 18                                                           2:00 – 4:30pm  $75

Monday, April 19                                                         6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829

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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.

Photography by Joni Shimabukuro

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Come join us  for this hands-on class and learn to design a creative  easter basket. You will take your creation home!

Learn how to fashion unique baskets by adding unusual handles to a  container wrapped with leaves.. When finished, your basket will brim with colorful spring flowers and plenty of texture!

Sunday, March 28                                                        2:00 – 4:30pm   $75

Monday March 29                                                       6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829

http://francoiseweeks.com/wordpress/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.

Photography by  Joni Shimabukuro

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Come join us  for this hands-on class and learn to design a creative  living wreath with bulbs, succulents and small perennials. You will take your creation home!

Celebrate Spring early by incorporating bulb plants of tulips, hyacinths, muscari, crocus or daffodils,  into a wreath that you’ll decorate with seasonal greens, succulents and texture. Later, replant  the bulbs in the garden or containers and enjoy them year after year!

Sunday, February 28           2:00 – 4:30pm   $75

Monday, March 1                   6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829

http://francoiseweeks.com/wordpress/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.

Groups Welcome

If you’re thinking of bringing together a group to take one of our classes, we’d like to help you out: If your group is between 5 and 8 people, the organizer receives 50% off their registration price. You may choose from one of the existing classes, or coordinate a time and date of your choosing.

A fun idea for birthday parties, showers or team-building events, call 503 236 5829 to coordinate a time that works best for you and your friends.

Gift Certificates Available for All Classes

Here are some examples of what you will learn. Photography by Joni Shimabukuro

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Come join us  for this hands-on class and learn to design creative Valentine Posies on Sunday afternoon, February 7 or Monday evening February 8. You will take your creation home!

Valentine’s Day does not have to mean red roses… Flower varieties are so plentiful around this holiday. Delight your loved one with a scrumptious design: a topiary, a flower purse, a textured arrangement with succulents,…

Sunday February 7         2:00 – 4:30pm   $75

Monday February 8        6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829

http://francoiseweeks.com/wordpress/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.

Groups Welcome

If you’re thinking of bringing together a group to take one of our classes, we’d like to help you out: If your group is between 5 and 8 people, the organizer receives 50% off their registration price. You may choose from one of the existing classes, or coordinate a time and date of your choosing.

A fun idea for birthday parties, showers or team-building events, call 503 236 5829 to coordinate a time that works best for you and your friends.

Gift Certificates Available for All Classes

Here are some examples of what you will learn. If you would like to order an arrangement for your Valentine’s Day, please call at 503-236-5829

Joni Shimabukuro

Joni Shimabukuro

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The new class schedule for the winter/spring classes is up on my website.

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You will learn how to utilize the bounty of the Willamette Valley, whether from backyard gardens,  the local farmer’s market or the grocery. Classes emphasize readily-available materials and common household items to create one-of-a-kind arrangement that are an expression of your unlimited creativity and ingenuity. These classes will change the way you look at your own garden, our abundant landscape and the world around you. Please call early to reserve your place!(503-236-5829).

The hands-on classes are limited to 8 students per class and are conducted at my studio – 2754 SE 33rd Place, Portland, OR 97202. Prices include flowers, supplies, use of tools, and best of all, your creation goes home with you! Receipt of your payment by check or Paypal for the full tuition secures your place in the class. Deposits are non-refundable, but exchanges will be considered.

Groups Welcome

If you’re thinking of bringing together a group to take one of our classes, we’d like to help you out: If your group is between 5 and 8 people, the organizer receives 50% off their registration price. You may choose from one of the existing classes, or coordinate a time and date of your choosing.

A fun idea for birthday parties, showers or team-building events, call 503 236 5829 to coordinate a time that works best for you and your friends.

Here are some examples of what you will learn:

Fresh Flower Arranging For Beginners

Joni Shimabukuro

Ron Weeks

Valentine Posies

Joni Shimabukuro

Ron Weeks

Joni Shimabukuro

Early Spring Living Wreath

Joni Shimabukuro

Ron Weeks

Creative Easter Baskets

Joni Shimabukuro

Joni Shimabukuro

Woodland Arrangements

Joni Shimabukuro

Joni Shimabukuro

Nicole Wickens

Mother’s Day Gift

Jamie Bosworth

Jamie Bosworth

Joni Shimabukuro