Françoise Weeks European Floral Design

Plantsmith Nursery  is a begonia hybridizer in Scotts Mill, OR. The gorgeous foliage of their beautiful plants adds wonderful texture to any design!

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

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Wedding Date: February 11, 2012

Location: venue in Astoria

Photographer: Daniel Stark

Such a fun winter woodland wedding!

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Photographer Lauren Brooks asked if I could provide a couple of bouquets for a workshop that she taught with another photographer a couple of weeks ago. Thank you Lauren for the great pictures!

These bouquets are made in custom made wire cage, which is embellished with bullion and thin aluminum wire, pearls, feathers and wired blossoms. One of the handles is decorated with rose petals, wire and pearls; the other one with foliage and string of pearls.

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Last month Katherine Sealy, owner of Event Cosmetics, asked if I could create some botanical couture for her display case at the bridal show at the Nines. The bridal show was sponsored by Portland Bride&Groom Magazine. That day, Katherine launched the Diamant Fragrance from the French Company Fragonard for brides, as a fine European scent available exclusively at Event Cosmetics studio locations.

Thank you Ara  with Aralani Photography for the great pictures!

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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 five students to ensure valuable individual attention.

Dates: Monday April 16, Tuesday April 17, Wednesday April 18

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 April 2nd.

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

The Wedding Workshop is the most valuable investment I’ve made in my start up business as a floral designer. — Lori Eschler Frystak, Los Angeles, CA

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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 April 9, Tuesday April 10 and Wednesday April 11

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 March 26

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

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photo: Joni Shimabukuro

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Last weekend the Yard, Garden & Patio Show at the Convention Center was put on by  the Oregon Association of Nurseries.

Karen Schwartz with Calendula Garden Design and Carol Senna with Melingo Studio Landscape Design created the fantastic “Garden to Table” display garden.  For a great description please  read Valerie Easton’s blog, Plant Talk.

Karen invited me to make an edible arrangement for the long, rustic table.

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Last Friday Schoolhouse Supplies, an organization that connects members of the community with students in over 130 schools throughout the Portland Public School district, had it’s annual fundraiser at the Portland Art Museum.  OnPoint sponsored the Celebrity Bee benefit. The fundraiser was a huge success!!!!

It was a pleasure to sponsor the flowers for this special event. Joni Shimabukuro was the photographer extraordinaire! Joni has such a keen eye and her images always reveal the most minute details.

It was a blast making the botanical shoes for the bistro tables!

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photos: Joni Shimabukuro

Bring the outside in and learn how to force blooming branches! Quince, cherry branches or forsythia arranged by themselves en masse look dramatic. Learn how paired with other spring flowers like daffodils, tulips, hellebore and hyacinths they make exquisite arrangements. Come and join us for this fun class that will remind you that spring truly is around the corner!

Monday February 20                                              6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829

http://francoiseweeks.com/classes

The hands-on classes are limited to 8 students per class and are conducted at Françoise’s Studio – 2754 SE 33^rd Place.  Prices include flowers, supplies, use of tools, and best of all, your creation goes home with you!  Receipt of your check (or payment with Paypal) for the full tuition secures your place in the class.

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