Françoise Weeks European Floral Design

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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photos: Evrim Icoz

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 August 15, Tuesday August 16, Wednesday August 17

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 August 1.

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

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photos: David Barss

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 July 11, Tuesday July 12, Wednesday July 13

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 June 6th.

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

photo: Davis Barss

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Thank you Bridget and Ross of the Oregonian for the wonderful article and pictures in last Saturday's Home & Gardens of the Northwest.

photos: David Barss

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 June 20, Tuesday June 21, Wednesday June 22

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 June 6th.

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

photo: David Barss

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It was another great wedding workshop in the studio!

After spending three days in the flower heaven that is Françoise's studio, it was so hard to leave! This class was exactly what I was looking for and Françoise is exactly the teacher that I'd hoped for. It was a perfect blend of useful conversation, hands-on playtime, and awe inspiring demos. Françoise is so open and willing to share her experiences out of a genuine desire to help aspiring designers like myself learn the realities of the floral business while also gaining the courage to follow their dreams. It was profound enough of an experience that I expect to look back 5 years from now and credit her class for changing my life forever. Thank you, Françoise!     – Tonya Ray

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Photos: Rebekah Johnson

After filling the 3 day wedding workshop in April and receiving a couple more requests, I’m excited to offer a series in May. If you are interested in joining us, please call (503-236-5829) or email.

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: Wednesday May 4, Thursday May 5, Friday May 6

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 April 20th.

For more information, please check my website

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Interested in getting fresh ideas to make bouquets, hair flowers, pomanders, ringbearer flower pillows, corsages and boutonniers? Using interesting botanical texture and succulents as well as feathers, wire and beads?  Then this class is for you!

We will also discuss ideas on how to market and promote your work.

Dates: Monday March 21 and Tuesday March 22

Time: 6:00-9:00

Where: At Françoise’s Studio

Cost: $300

For more information, please check my  website

Wedding Workshops are intensive and inspiring, providing insights and techniques developed over Françoise’s 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.

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photos: Jamie Bosworth

Upon request of 2 Canadian floral designers I am offering a 3 day wedding workshop in April. If you are interested in joining us, please call (503-236-5829) or email.

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: Wednesday April 13, Thursday April 14, Friday April 15

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 March 30th.

For more information, please check my website 

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