Françoise Weeks European Floral Design

photos: Elijah Park, Joni Shimabukuro, Ted Mishima

In this new workshop on Botanical Couture  you will learn the mechanics behind creating sumptuous designs that mimic objects in our everyday lives. Ornate purses, shoes and headpieces will expand the way you think about flowers! Françoise shares the techniques she has honed in the creation of these beautifully-crafted floral designs. To stand alone as centerpieces or to be worn as an elegant fashion statement, these couture pieces delight and amuse.

This class offers practical, hands-on experience that will further develop your own skills and repertoire and increase your confidence to think outside the box. 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 11, Tuesday June 12  and Wednesday June 13

Time: 9am til 4pm (1 hour lunch break)

Where: At Françoise’s Studio

Cost: $1,100 – A 50% deposit is requested to reserve your space; the balance is due May 28.

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

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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

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: David Barss

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These bouquets are structured differently than hand-tieds and they are all about detail. Time consuming to make, but a lot of fun!

photo: Steven Scardina

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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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June 26, 2010

Venue: Jenkins Estate

Photographer: Mount Burns

Bakery: Crave Bake Shop

The theme of this fabulous wedding was Strawberry Moon and the couple was interested in a classic style. They were married on a perfect summer day at the beautiful Jenkins Estate.

Thank you Mount for the great pictures!

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Musing about elegant and out-of-the-box centerpieces?  Botanical shoes would be a fabulous solution!

Or consider wearing luscious shoes decorated with feathers, texture and  tillandsias for a special event or your  wedding.  And  coordinate them with a flower purse or a whimsical bouquet.

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photo: Deyla Huss

photo: Deyla Huss

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