Françoise Weeks

Even though the selection of flowers and texture is certainly limited at this time of the year, the choices of white blooms shine. Early bulb flowers, such as tulips, anemones, paperwhites, ranunculus, cyclamen and hyacinths are here!  Add to these the year-around availability of freesia, roses, sweetpeas, lilies, iris and phlox and voilà, the choices are abundant. Kale, parsley, brussel sprouts, small fruits, succulents, berries, evergreen foliage and vines from the garden will complement the arrangements beautifully!

An easy project in winter is to force paperwhites or hyacinths in water or soil; watching them grow steadily is fun and once they bloom, their fragrance will fill the room. My Mom used to force hyacinths every winter;  their scent always elicits fond memories.

Thank you Joni and Jamie for photographing these winter arrangements!

Joni Shimabukuro

Joni Shimabukuro

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July 25, 2009

Wedding Site: Abernethy Center

Photography: Shannon and Alec Varis with  Redcouch Photography

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September 6, 2009

Wedding site: Viewpoint Inn

Photographer: Jessica Hill

Cake: Dream Cakes

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June 20, 2009

Wedding site: the Oregon Garden in Silverton

Photographer: David Barss

Wedding Coordinator: Susan Adkins at Class Act Events

Cake: Bittersweet Cakes

A garland, embellished with citrus fruits and bright colored yellow and orange seasonal flowers decorated the archway behind the cake table

The garland that covered the  archway for the ceremony was enhanced with dozens of lemons and mandarins along with amaranthus, jasmine, seedpods and a variety of green texture

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A huge Thank You! to Lauren Brooks who offered to document the wreath making class last Monday.

Starting with a fir bough wreath, everyone created a rich arrangement that included clusters of bright berries and fruits, dried seedpods, cones and succulents, holiday spices, woodland gleanings and exotic orchid blossoms.

The results were stunning!

Check out a couple of details of Lauren’s wreath!

Lotus and poppy pods, hazelnuts, lichen, ilex berries, curly willow…

Figs (from Jamie’s  tree – thank you!), lady’s apples, bundled cinnamon sticks,

crab apples, dried orange slices…

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June 27, 2009

Photographer: David Barss

Ceremony site: Leach Botanical Gardens

Reception venue: Avalon Hotel and Spa

Erin and Ken were married in front of the archway; we

hung sheer curtains on both sides and tied them together

with a leaf covered cone, filled with peonies and lots

of seasonal texture

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Come join us  for this hands-on class and learn to design a fabulous wreath for the holidays on Monday December 7 or Tuesday December 8. You will take your creation home and will enjoy it for several weeks to come!

Starting with a fir bough wreath, you will create a rich arrangement that includes clusters of bright berries and fruits, dried seedpods, cones and succulents, holiday spices, woodland gleanings and exotic orchid blossoms.

Mon, December 7 or Tues, December 8           6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

The Monday class is full, but there is still room in the Tuesday class. Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829

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 yourplace in the class.

Gift Certificates Available for All Classes

http://www.francoiseweeks.com/classes/am-sched.html

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