Françoise Weeks European Floral Design

photos: Robert McNary

Wedding/Event 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 February 20,Tuesday February 21,Wednesday, February 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 February 6th.

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

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Late summer wedding at the gorgeous venue Gorge Crest Vineyards, which towers over the Columbia River in Washington State.

Wedding Date: September 23, 2011

Venue: Gorge Crest Vineyards

Coordinator: Amy with Blush

Photography: AJ's Studio

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Wedding Date: July 30, 2011

Venue: Home of bride's parents

Coordinator: Molli with Soiree

Photographer: Aisha Harley

Caterer: Food in Bloom

Cake: Le Cookie Monkey

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photos: Joni Shimabukuro

Wedding/Event 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 December 5, Tuesday December 6 and  Wednesday December 7

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 November 28.

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

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After the ceremony these cone arrangements can be placed on the chairs of the bridal party, or  they can be used on the buffet table or on a mantle, or they can be attached to tent poles, or…

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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 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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A huge Thank You  to Amy Nuttman, owner of Blush Bridal Consultation Group, for the invitation to provide the flowers for the ‘Garden Glamour’ tablescape.

Designer: Blush Bridal Consultation Group

Calligraphy: Alesia Zorn

Rentals: Barclay Event Rentals

Cloche Jars and Vintage Cups and Plates: Girl’s Back Porch

Venue: Gray Gables Estate

Photography: Steven Scardina

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It was such a pleasure to participate in a photo shoot last month. As the set-up was under a lone oak tree, it seemed that a bird’s nest theme would be a fun choice.

Deyla Huss Photography came up with the photo shoot concept and she invited  fabulous vendors to participate:

Decor: Becky Simpson with No Ordinary Affair

Cake:Renae Heineck with  Custom Cakes

Invitations: Angelina Koeppen with Water Lily Invitations

Make up: Jennifer Rand with Face  Body  Beauty

Thank you so much Deyla for the great pictures!

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