Françoise Weeks European Floral Design » Woodland arrangements http://francoiseweeks.com Floral Design for Weddings and Events Fri, 18 May 2012 18:27:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Color Palette: Blue, Purple & Green http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/05/color-palette-blue-purple-green/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/05/color-palette-blue-purple-green/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 18:53:40 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=12693 blue bridal bouquet with tweedia, brodeia, scabiosa, nigella & texture, Françoise Weeks

photo: Rebekah Johnson

Small arrangement in my mother’s first bronzed shoe

gentian, delphinium, coreopteris, dill & texture,Francoise Weeks

Joni Photo

campanulas and texture in artichoke container, Lille Boutique, Françoise Weeks

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

blue arrangement for candelabra, Lille Boutique, Françoise Weeks

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

scabiosa, campanula, texture in cone, Lille Boutique, Françoise Weeks

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

campanula, nigella, hellebore and texture in eggplant, Lille Boutique, Françoise Weeks

 

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

iris, peruvian scilla and scabiosa, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

blue anemone topiary, Françoise Weeks

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

woodland with lupins, lavender, euphorbia, texture, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

woodland arrangement with paretially sanded juniper branch and spring flowers, FranJoise Weeks

spring arrangement with columbine, hellebore, lily of the valley, Françoise Weeks

blue and purple woodland 1, Jenkins Estate, Françoise Weeks

Honeysuckle Photography

anemones, thistle, lavender, hydrangea, Françoise Weeks

anemones, thistle, lavender, hydrangea, Françoise Weeks

 

woodland centerpiece with blue flowers, texture and succulents, Françoise Weeks

oodland arrangement with paretially sanded juniper branch and spring flowers, FranJoise Weeks

Joni Photo

delphinium topiary, Mt Hood Bed&Breakfast, Françoise Weeks

photo: Evrim Icoz

purple, blue and green flower garland, Françoise Weeks

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

hydrangeas in cone, St Mary's Cathedral Francoise Weeks

photo: David Barss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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log arrangement for mantle, texture, Zenith Vineyard, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

log arrangement, detail, fruits, succulents, 1 Zenith Vineyard, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

manzanita tree with succulents 2, Zenith Vineyard, Françoise Weeks

manzanita branch in container covered with moss and bark, Françoise Weeks

manzanita tree with succulents 3, Zenith Vineyard, Françoise Weeks

manzanita tree with dahlias, and texture, Navarra gardens, Françoise Weeks

manzanita tree with dahlias, and texture 1, Navarra gardens, Françoise Weeks

wish tree - manzanita branch, Timberline Lodge, Françoise Weeks

Fotovitae

wish tree detail, manzanita branch, Timberline Lodge, Françoise Weeks

Fotovitae

log arrangement with manzanita branches and texture, Françoise Weeks

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/05/manzanita-branches/feed/ 0 3 Day Wedding/Event Workshop on June 18, 19 & 20 http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/05/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-june-18-19-20/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/05/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-june-18-19-20/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 18:11:21 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=12539  

ppah decoration, topiary, bridal bouquet, Mt Hood bed&breakfast, Françoise Weeks

photos: Evrim Icoz

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 June 18, Tuesday June 19, Wednesday June 20

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 June 4.

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

I have just returned home after taking Françoise’s 3 day class, and I can tell you that I am now full of ideas, motivated and even more passionate about floral design than before. — Karen Batman, San Mateo, CA

bridal bouquet with white peonies, sweetpeas, alchimella, Françoise Weeks

 

photo: Jamie Bosworth

peonies and texture in cone, decoration for arbor, leach Botanical Gardens, Françoise Weeks

photo: David Barss

foxtail lilies, peonies, alchimella, Françoise Weeks

photo: Mount Burns

pink and red centerpiece with fruit , Jenkins Estate, Françoise Weeks

photo: Mount Burns

tall arrangements n pillsner vase filled with fruit, Jenkins Estate, Françoise Weeks

photo: Mount Burns

foxtail lilies, peonies, alchimella, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

cake decorated with pink flowers, Governor Hotel, Françoise Weeks

photo: Holland Studios

tall arrangements n pillsner vase filled with fruit, Jenkins Estate, Françoise Weeks

bird's nest on moss log, Françoise Weeks

photo: Deyla Huss

chair arrangement in cone, Françoise Weeks

photo: Deyla Huss

flower purse with orange and fushia flowers, Nambe in bridgeport, Françoise Weeks

flower purse with orange and fushia flowers, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jessica Hill

pink whimsical bouquet with sweetpeas, hellebore, roses, nerine, cyclamen, texture 1, Françoise Weeks

pink whimsical bouquet with sweetpeas, hellebore, roses, nerine, cyclamen, texture, Françoise Weeks

ring bearer pillow made with kermit mums, Youngberg vineyard, Françoise Weeks

photo: Evrim Icoz

candelabra decorations with yellow and peach flowers,Françoise Weeks

photo: Rebekah Johnson

lectern decorated with yellow and peach flower garland,Françoise Weeks

photo: Rebekah Johnson

bright yellow and orange flower garland, Françoise Weeks

bright yellow and orange flower garland, Françoise Weeks

textured arrangement on bark , Ponzi Vineyards, Françoise Weeks

FotoVitae

woodland bridal bouquet with green cymbidiums, Françoise Weeks

photo: Nathan Cordova

lavender woodland centerpiece, Jenkins Estate, Françoise Weeks

Honeysuckle Photography

woodland with blue glowers and texture, Françoise Weeks

white and lavender wreath with roses, hops and texture, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

chuppah with lilies, Mt Hood bed&Breakfast, Françoise Weeks

photo: Evrim Icoz

delphinium topiary, Mt Hood Bed&Breakfast, Françoise Weeks

photo: Evrim Icoz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/05/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-june-18-19-20/feed/ 0 From Edible to Incredible! http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/from-edible-to-incredible/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/from-edible-to-incredible/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:49:25 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=12468 Once I started using edibles in arrangements I never looked at the produce section quite the same way – my eyes wander to detect interesting texture first… You can use an eggplant, artichoke or squash as the container (make sure to line this organic container with plastic before adding the wet foam) or incorporate berries, key limes, kumquats, sliced kiwis or pomegranates, figs, persimmons, snippets of kale or romanesco, mushrooms, parsley or sage… In Asian markets, such as Fubonn or Uwajimaya the selection of unusual and exotic produce is fantastic!

archway decorated with citrus, Oregon Gardens, Françoise Weeks

David Barss Photography

woodland wreath with seckle pear, blackberries, peppers, bark, seedpods, texture, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

tall yellow centerpiece, vase filled with citrus, Tiffany Center, Françoise Weeks

Jamie Bosworth Photography

bright centerpiece in squash, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

bright arrangement in vase filled with fruit, Montgomery Park, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

orange, fushia and chartreuse flowers in eggplant, Vista Hills, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jessica Hill

sandersonia and blackberries in artichoke,Ecotrust, Françoise Weeks

photo: Rebekah Johnson

orange flower purse with asclepia, berries, texture, Françoise Weeks

 

oranges, flowers and texture, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

lily topiary and texture, Ecotrust, Françoise Weeks

photo: Rebekah Johnson

citrus and texture, Ecotrust, Françoise Weeks

photo: Rebekah Johnson

red ranunculus in artichoke container, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

red ranunculus in artichoke container, detail, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

kale,pokeweed, fruits and zinnias, Françoise Weeks

 

Joni Photo

kale, grapes, hops, succulents, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

 

log arrangement with persimmons and blueberries, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

woodland arrangement on barrk with dogwood, texture, mushrooms, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

botanical shoe with blackberries and succulents, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

botanical shoe with blackberries, figs and texture, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

red flowers, and succulents and texture, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

ring of flowers on rim of compote, filled with fruit, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

ring of flowers sits on rim of compote, filled with fruit, Françoise Weeks

 

 

 

 

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Joni Photo

Joni Photo

Honeysuckle Photography

 

Honeysuckle Photography

photo: Robert McNary

photo: Sara Gray

Joni Photo

Joni Photo

Joni Photo

FotoVitae

 

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

David Barss Photographer

Davis Barss Photographer

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

 

 

 

 

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/color-palettepurple-lavendergreen/feed/ 0 Hands-on Class in the Studio: Mother’s Day Arrangements with Delightful Spring Flowers! http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/hands-on-class-in-the-studio-mothers-day-arrangements-with-delightful-spring-flowers-2/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/hands-on-class-in-the-studio-mothers-day-arrangements-with-delightful-spring-flowers-2/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:09:19 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=12327  

nerine topiary, Françoise Weeks

kalanchoe, roses, maidenhair at the base of nerine topiary, Françoise Weeks

 

Delight your mom with a unique arrangement of lilacs, tulips, clematis, dogwood and fabulous textures! Using a full palette of pastel or vivid colors, learn how to create stunning arrangements  in a variety of imaginative containers.

Monday May 7                                            6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829

http://francoiseweeks.com/seasonal-design-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.

flower purse with fushia anemones, sweetpeas, cyclamen, viburnum, Françoise Weeks

lilacs, roses, tulips, anemones and texture in a flaring vase, Françoise Wee

centerpiece with lilac, viburnum, godetia, lisianthus,University Club, Françoise Wee

photo: David Barss

lilac, roses, dogwood, University Club, Françoise Weeks

photo: David Barss

lilacs, viburnum, clematis, texture, Françoise Weeks

lilacs, viburnum, clematis, hellebore, texture, Françoise Weeks

campanulas and texture in artichoke container, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

spring woodland with lilacs, solomon seal, frittilaria and texture, Françoise Weeks

white lilacs, dogwood, tulips, viburnum, Françoise Weeks

lilac, dogwood, tulips and texture, Françoise Weeks

lilac,nerine lilies, ranunculus, anemones and texture, Françoise Weeks

spring arrangement with tulips, solomon seal, viburnum, campanula, Viewpoint Inn, Françoise Weeks

lilacs, viburnum, tulips, ranunculus, texture, Françoise Weeks

lilacs, ranunculus, sweetwilliam, sweetpeas and texture, Françoise Weeks

wreath with lilacs, tulips anemones and texture, Françoise Weeks

bright lilac, tulips, viburnum, Françoise Weeks

spring arrangement with ranunculus, tulips, roses and citrus, Françoise Weeks

wreath of orange spring flowers, kumquats and floating candles, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

foxtail lilies grow out of green and blue base, Lille boutique,Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

 

 

 

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Joni Photo

Joni Photo

 

 

 

 

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My favorite, fritillaria maleagris has a chequered pattern in shades of purple, or is sometimes pure white. It flowers from March to May and grows between 15 and 40 cm in height. The plant has a round bulb, about 2 cm in diameter. It is commonly found growing in grasslands in damp soils and river meadows and can be found at altitudes up to 2,400′.

 

photo: Ted Mishima

photo: Ted Mishima

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

 

 

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/exquisite-fritillarias/feed/ 1 3 Day Wedding/Event Workshop on May 14, 15 & 16 http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-may-14-15-16/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-may-14-15-16/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:23:48 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=12173

photos: David Barss

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 May 14, Tuesday May 15, Wednesday May 16

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 30.

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

“This workshop was a dose of pure inspiration: from the minute I walked into the studio, I felt the buzz of creative ideas rocketing around in my head. Françoise is a brilliant teacher who has a clear excitement for sharing her methods, and also for encouraging the unique voice of each student. Her generosity was truly a special gift: it is quite rare to find someone so willing (not just willing, thrilled!) to share the secrets behind their work. Françoise did just that and more- demonstrating techniques and mechanics, then encouraging us to follow our own instincts and ideas, helping us along the way with one-on-one feedback and suggestions. It was so fun, inspiring, informative and encouraging- I left feeling elated from three days of flower-filled learning, with tons of new ideas and little tricks to bring my own artistic vision to life. It was fantastic in every way- thank you so much!!!!!” Kelly Sullivan, Seattle, WA

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: Brandon Schmidt

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Chuck Schmidt

photo: David Barss

photo: Joe Milton

photo: Something Blue

photo: Something Blue

photo: Lincoln Barbour

photo: Lincoln Barbour

photo: Ambient Sky

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

 

 

 

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photo: Becca Dryer

photo: Rebekah Johnson

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Ted Mishima

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

 

 

 

 

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