Françoise Weeks European Floral Design

A favorite texture! A few years ago, one of the local flower growers started growing thornless blackberry shrubs – What a treat that was!

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

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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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If you'd like to order an arrangement for your sweetheart, please call 503-236-5829 or email by Friday February 10.

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

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Imagine that when the exquisite textured little orange cap drops, a brilliant yellow feathery blossom appears. One of my favorites!

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photo: Jamie Bosworth

Come join us  for this hands-on class and be inspired by the botanical treasures of the Pacific Northwest! Begin this textural arrangement with lichen-covered branches and moss. Mix in seedpods and berries, miniature fruits and vegies, lush foliage, succulents, fragrant herbs and seasonal flowers. Gather ideas to express your creativity and learn to work with natural materials  found in your own garden. You will take your creation home!

Monday, January 30        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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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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Last week the first hellebore started to bloom in the garden. 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. Hellebores are difficult to come by at the flower market, so I've planted a lot of them in the garden. Once that they have hardened off, they do really well as a cut flowers, as well in vase arrangements as in foam.

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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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photo: Rebekah Johnson

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photo: Diane Ponti

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