Françoise Weeks European Floral Design » chair decorations http://francoiseweeks.com Floral Design for Weddings and Events Fri, 18 May 2012 18:27:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 3 Day Wedding/Event Workshop on June 18, 19 & 20 http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/05/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-june-18-19-20/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/05/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-june-18-19-20/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 18:11:21 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=12539  

ppah decoration, topiary, bridal bouquet, Mt Hood bed&breakfast, Françoise Weeks

photos: Evrim Icoz

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 five students to ensure valuable individual attention.

Dates: Monday June 18, Tuesday June 19, Wednesday June 20

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 June 4.

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

I have just returned home after taking Françoise’s 3 day class, and I can tell you that I am now full of ideas, motivated and even more passionate about floral design than before. — Karen Batman, San Mateo, CA

bridal bouquet with white peonies, sweetpeas, alchimella, Françoise Weeks

 

photo: Jamie Bosworth

peonies and texture in cone, decoration for arbor, leach Botanical Gardens, Françoise Weeks

photo: David Barss

foxtail lilies, peonies, alchimella, Françoise Weeks

photo: Mount Burns

pink and red centerpiece with fruit , Jenkins Estate, Françoise Weeks

photo: Mount Burns

tall arrangements n pillsner vase filled with fruit, Jenkins Estate, Françoise Weeks

photo: Mount Burns

foxtail lilies, peonies, alchimella, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

cake decorated with pink flowers, Governor Hotel, Françoise Weeks

photo: Holland Studios

tall arrangements n pillsner vase filled with fruit, Jenkins Estate, Françoise Weeks

bird's nest on moss log, Françoise Weeks

photo: Deyla Huss

chair arrangement in cone, Françoise Weeks

photo: Deyla Huss

flower purse with orange and fushia flowers, Nambe in bridgeport, Françoise Weeks

flower purse with orange and fushia flowers, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jessica Hill

pink whimsical bouquet with sweetpeas, hellebore, roses, nerine, cyclamen, texture 1, Françoise Weeks

pink whimsical bouquet with sweetpeas, hellebore, roses, nerine, cyclamen, texture, Françoise Weeks

ring bearer pillow made with kermit mums, Youngberg vineyard, Françoise Weeks

photo: Evrim Icoz

candelabra decorations with yellow and peach flowers,Françoise Weeks

photo: Rebekah Johnson

lectern decorated with yellow and peach flower garland,Françoise Weeks

photo: Rebekah Johnson

bright yellow and orange flower garland, Françoise Weeks

bright yellow and orange flower garland, Françoise Weeks

textured arrangement on bark , Ponzi Vineyards, Françoise Weeks

FotoVitae

woodland bridal bouquet with green cymbidiums, Françoise Weeks

photo: Nathan Cordova

lavender woodland centerpiece, Jenkins Estate, Françoise Weeks

Honeysuckle Photography

woodland with blue glowers and texture, Françoise Weeks

white and lavender wreath with roses, hops and texture, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

chuppah with lilies, Mt Hood bed&Breakfast, Françoise Weeks

photo: Evrim Icoz

delphinium topiary, Mt Hood Bed&Breakfast, Françoise Weeks

photo: Evrim Icoz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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photo: Robbie Augspurger

woodland with poppy pods, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

esmai'ds bouquet with hebs, seedpods, orchids and scabiosa, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

cobra lily and texture for chair decoration, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

arrangement with lots of texture on bark , Françoise Weeks

photo: Brandon Schmidt

green and purple bouquet with purple flowers and texture, Ponzi Vineyard, Françoise Weeks 2-1

photo: Brandon Schmidt

green and purple bouquet with purple flowers and texture, Ponzi Vineyard, Françoise Weeks 2-1

photo: Robert McNary

textured wreath with roses and poppy pods, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

green and purple bouquet with purple flowers and texture, Ponzi Vineyard, Françoise Weeks 2-1

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

late spring woodland bouquet with green texture , Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

textured bridal bouquet with poppy pods, Françoise Weeks

photo: Chuck Schmidt

peonies and texture with poppy pods in cone, Leach Botanical Gardens, Françoise Weeks

photo: David Barss

log arrangement with many varieties of texture, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

log arrangement with texture and poppy pods, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

woodland arrangement on wooden disks with dahlias, texture and poppy pods, Fra

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

bright summer flowers with poppy pods and fruit, Montgomery Park, Françoise Wee

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/03/poppy-pods/feed/ 3 3 Day Wedding/Event Workshop on March 12, 13, 14 http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/02/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-march-12-13-14/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/02/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-march-12-13-14/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:49:21 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=11386

photos: Jamie Bosworth

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 five students to ensure valuable individual attention.

Dates: Monday March 12, Tuesday March 13, Wednesday March 14

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 February 27

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Holland Studio

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Robert McNary

photo: Holland Studio

photo: Deyla Huss

photo: Deyla Huss

photo: Evrim Icoz

photo: Evrim Icoz

photo: Davis Barss

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Rebekah Johnson

photo: David Barss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

 

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: David Barss

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Honeysuckle Photography

photo: Honeysuckle Photography

photo: Honeysuckle Photography

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo; Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: David Barss

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Lincoln Barbour

photo: Lincoln Barbour

photo: Lincoln Barbour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/01/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-february-20-21-22/feed/ 0 Mina & Mitch http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/01/mina-mitch/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/01/mina-mitch/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:56:17 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=10744 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

 

some more detail pictures that I took

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/01/mina-mitch/feed/ 0 Val & Jamie http://francoiseweeks.com/2011/12/val-jamie/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2011/12/val-jamie/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:42:42 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=10384 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

 

Some more detail shots that I took

 

 

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2011/12/val-jamie/feed/ 0 3 Day Wedding/Event Workshop on December 5, 6, 7 http://francoiseweeks.com/2011/11/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-december-5-6-7/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2011/11/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-december-5-6-7/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:40:58 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=10003

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

 

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Deyla Huss

photo: Lincoln Barbour

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Davis Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: Davis Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: Lauren Brooks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Melissa Tomeoni

photo: David Barss

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Rebekah Johnson

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Sara Gray

photo: Sara Gray

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Brandon Schmidt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

 

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Robert McNary

photo: Robert McNary

photo: Robert McNary

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

 

 

 

 

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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

 

 

"Taking a class with Françoise has been on my to-do list for a very long time, and the real thing was even better than I could have imagined. The wealth of information that Françoise shares with her students, and her easy-going yet straight-forward approach allows for a super fun yet educational atmosphere. I learned to make the types of arrangements that I had been too intimidated to try in the past, and Françoise gives you the tools to make the most intricate of designs. I really can't say enough amazing things about Françoise and her class, and can't wait to come back and take more!" – Olga Miroshnichenko, Los Angeles

 

"I loved Françoise Weeks’ wedding workshop and would recommend it to others who love flowers. Her openness to share about her business and her gentle instruction make it easy for me to let go and be creative. Her studio was a wonderful place to spend time – one of those places that you just have to experience to fully appreciate. If you are an aspiring florist this class will give you a taste of the business and if you are already a florist this course will remind you of why you love what you do, allow you sometime to just “play” (with others who love the same craft) and give you the tools and instruction to do some of Françoise’s signature designs." Jeri Barr

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