Françoise Weeks European Floral Design » Woodland arrangements http://francoiseweeks.com Floral Design for Weddings and Events Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:02:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Hands-on Class in the Studio: Blooming Branches and Spring Flowers! http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/02/hands-on-class-in-the-studio-blooming-branches-and-spring-flowers-2/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/02/hands-on-class-in-the-studio-blooming-branches-and-spring-flowers-2/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:02:39 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=11137

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 33rd 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.

 

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Neven Mrgan

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

 

 

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photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

 

 

 

 

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photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

 

 

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Evrim Icoz

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Shannon Spence

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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See that orange cap starting to fall off?

The orange cap just fell off and the yellow flowers to the right of the succulent are still very tight

Beaming in it's beauty!

As soon as the pointed greyish cap drops, the pink blossom with butter yellow tips emerges – another favorite!

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

 

 

 

 

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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 33rd 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.

 

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Brandon Schmidt

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Melissa Tomeoni

photo: Melissa Tomeoni

photo: Melissa Tomeoni

 

 

 

 

 

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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

 

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: David Barss

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Honeysuckle Photography

photo: Honeysuckle Photography

photo: Honeysuckle Photography

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo; Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: David Barss

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Lincoln Barbour

photo: Lincoln Barbour

photo: Lincoln Barbour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ceremony & Reception: Zenith Vineyard

Wedding Coordinator: Molli with Soiree

Photographer: Erin Grace

Caterer: Vibrant Table

Cake: Roths

 

This woodland wedding was such a favorite; here are some detail pictures that I took.

 

 

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]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2011/12/amber-shaun/feed/ 4 3 Day Wedding/Event Workshop on January 9, 10, 11 http://francoiseweeks.com/2011/11/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-january-9-10-11/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2011/11/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-january-9-10-11/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:50:49 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=10253

photos: Jamie Bosworth

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 January 9, Tuesday January 10 and  Wednesday January 11

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 December 26.

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

 

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Michael Halle

photo: Steven Scardina

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

photo: Craig Strong

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Nicole Wickens

 

photo: Nicole Wickens

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

 

 

 

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photo: Joni Shimabukuro

Whether the occasion is an intimate meal or a grander affair, candlelight creates a lovely sense of warmth and atmosphere. Learn how to fashion unique natural candle-wraps, as well as beautifully incorporating candles into wreaths, garlands and other centerpieces.

Monday, November 28                                             6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

To make reservations, please call 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 33rd 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.

 

photo: Rebekah Johnson

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: David Barss

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

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