In celebration of the Riverdale School District's 125th anniversary, the Dunthorpe Garden Tour was organized on May 4th. Co-chair Holly invited me to showcase some botanical shoes and purses at the event, an opportunity that I very much appreciated.
My friend Joni photographed the shoes and purses at my studio. Thank you Joni!
photo: David Barss
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 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 10, Tuesday June 11, Wednesday June 12
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 May 27.
For more information, please call 503-236-5829 or check my website
There is only 1 space left for this workshop!
Wedding date: January 27, 2013
Venue: Swedenborgian in San Francisco
Photographer: Summer McCorkle
When Renée contacted me and asked if I would ship a woodland bouquet, along with corsages and boutonniers to San Francisco, it took me a while to agree to make and ship the bouquet overnight: so much could go wrong: from dealing with icy roads and delayed flights to rough hands handling the package or what if the package got lost? I am very glad that I chose to go ahead. My husband did a fabulous job packaging it all and everything arrived intact. As you can read below, Renée was thrilled.
As kalanchoes are succulents, the flowers hold up super well out of water and they are a great accent in corsages, boutonniers and flower crowns. They look very similar to bouvardia, but come in a much wider color spectrum. This delicate flower also creates a perfect accent in centerpieces.
photo: Becca Dryer
Wedding Date: November 17, 2012
Venue: Maysara
Wedding Coordinator: Becky with No Ordinary Affair
Caterer: Vibrant Table
Photographer: Jessica Hill
Over 600 candles transformed the reception area at Maysara into a magical space. Clusters of pillar candles and runners of rosepetals decorated the long tables. Beautiful heirloom candelabras with flowers, also lined the head table. The other long tables featured manzanita trees, illuminated with dozens of candles; the container was covered with bark, moss and lichens – flowers and textures lined the base of the trees.
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 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 March 4, Tuesday March 5 and Wednesday March 6
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 February 18.
For more information, please call 503-236-5829 or check my website
Wedding date: September 29, 2012
Venue: Hawks View Cellars in Sherwood
Photographer: Alaln Weiner
Caterer: Artemis Foods
Cake: Papa Haydn
Thank you Alan for the great pictures of this woodland wedding in the wine country on a gorgeous fall day.
Last week, I posted pictures of a botanical shoe & purse from the intimate bridalshow Art of Weddings at the Armory earlier this month. A flower purse and different styles of bridal bouquets were also showcased. The whimsical bouquet, as well as the woodland one are constructed differently than the hand-tied. These technique allows for much more detail!
A huge thank you to Jamie Bosworth who graciously took pictures of the arrangements in her studio the following day. The props were generously donated by Vintagerentaldept.
