Françoise Weeks European Floral Design

Come join us and learn how to make stunning Woodland Arrangements on November 2nd or 3rd.
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!
Monday, November 2 or Tuesday, November 3    6:30 – 9:00pm    $75

http://www.francoiseweeks.com/classes/am-sched.html

If you would like to schedule a private class with your friends, we can help you out. If your group is between 5 and 8 people, the organizer receives 50% off their registration price, and you can coordinate the time that works best for you and your friends. Call for more details @ 503-236-5829.

Want ideas? Check out some enticing examples!

David Barss

Joni Shimabukuro

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September 26,2009

Clear, sunny weather was delightful on Jannette and Charlie’s wedding day! The ceremony took place in the quaint chapel at Camp Colton and the rustic reception hall was fabulous for the reception. Rebecca Dryer captured all the beauty and joy of the day perfectly.

Jannette’s parents, who own a nursery, provided lots of birch branches which were incorporated in the centerpieces and the altar arrangements. A great special touch!

Jannette’s favorite flower: orange ranunculus!

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In every culture around the world, wreaths always have been associated  symbolism of eternal love.

They can be designed around walls and doors and used in a variety of ways as centerpieces. Or they can be worn as head dresses by brides or flower girls alike.

This wreath, covered with dahlias, roses, chocolate cosmos, scabiosa, green blackberries, figs and other textures sits on the rim of a compote, filled with berries, cherries and plums

Rebekah Johnson

Jamie Bosworth

This wedding took place at the beach house of the bride’s parents. The front door was decorated with a wreath made out of driftwood that the bride had collected at the beach a few weeks prior to the wedding.

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When I first started to teach seasonal classes in 2003, I asked my friend Joni if she could take some pictures during the class.

So here are some pictures of a class in action! Everyone created a topiary tree by magically combining a gilded terra cotta pot, cinnamon sticks, seasonal greens, cones, seedheads and a variety of flowers. The results were splendid! photographer:Joni Shimabukuro – http://www.joniphoto.com

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