Recently I received the pictures that were taken during the 6 day workshop at Cohim in Beijing. Students made purses, headpieces, shoes, jewelry and botanical dresses as well as woodland centerpieces and bouquets, wreaths and framed designs. On the last day they worked in teams and created gorgeous woodland circular archways. As always, the students […]

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21 & 22, 2014, 9AM to 4PM each day photo: Jamie Bosworth Hosted by Lisa Giamoyris Almeida of: Blossoms Hawaii Located in Wailuku, Maui Woodland/Botanical Couture/Wedding Design Workshop Class size limited to 9 students. Create and keep your designs. Lunch 12PM to 1PM will be provided. Please bring your own tools, […]

A huge thank you to Tricia from Tricia M. Florals for hosting the woodland/botanical couture workshop in her studio last week. Check out the great arrangements that Kristin, Militsa and Josh made during the classes. designs by Josh:

photos: Elijah Park, Joni Shimabukuro, Ted Mishima In this workshop on Botanical Couture  you will learn the mechanics behind creating sumptuous designs that mimic objects in our everyday lives. Ornate botanical purses and shoes,  headpieces and jewelry, will expand the way you think about flowers! Françoise shares the techniques she has honed in the creation […]

Last week I taught a woodland/botanical couture workshop at the studio of Alexandra Jusino in Chicago. A huge thank you to Alexandra -owner of Exquisite Designs – for hosting the workshop and to Trish Van de Merkt who took all the images. Feast your eyes to all the creative woodland centerpieces and bouquets that everyone […]

Selection of flower purses for bridesmaids ; they also make great centerpieces for bistro tables Joni Photo

What a fun photo shoot last Friday and what a fantastic team! A huge thank you to photographer Ted Mishima and model extraordinaire Amanda Hatheway for making this happen. Katherine Sealy with Event Cosmetics generously offered her make-up services.

The magical  hellebores have been blloming in the garden for a couple of months now . This exquisite winter flowering plant is such a treasure, especially at this time of the year… and it is such a treat that they bloom for months. What we actually think of as the flower petals are the sepals. […]

photo: Robert McNary This Wedding/Event Workshop is 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 […]

  Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 13, 14 & 15, 2014 9am to 4pm each day Hosted by Dianne Guy Venue: Waikanae Arts & Crafts Society 27 Elizabeth Street Waikanae, 5036   Wedding and Event Floral Design Workshop Class size limited to 11 students! Create and keep your designs. Please bring your own tools, i.e. […]