Woodland & Botanical Couture Workshop in Françoise’s Studio in Portland, OR


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photo Ted Mishima

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
April 24, 25 & 26, 2017
9:30AM to 4:30PM

 

Class size limited to 5 students.

Lodging and additional information can be viewed here.

 
 

Register for the Workshop

Price $1,300

 
 

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photo Joni Shimabukuro

A New Approach

For Françoise, the Woodlands sprouted from a childhood memory that took a life of its own. Using foliage, bark, berries, seedpods, twigs, mushrooms, herbs and some flowers, we’ll explore how to make woodland bouquets as well as centerpieces.

Botanical Couture came in stages; shoes and purses came first followed by headpieces (spearheaded by photographer Ted Mishima) and most recently botanical jewelry. You will hone your artistic talents and will be encouraged to listen to your intuition and further your own vision.

 
 

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photo Françoise Weeks

 

Botanical Couture

We’ll explore different ideas for botanical headpieces, purses and shoes; we will discuss sourcing materials and the mechanics involved to create a variety of these unique designs.

Aluminium wire will be manipulated to create the base for botanical rings, bracelets and necklaces. These beautiful detailed pieces will make for unique accessories for any event or wedding.

 
 
 
 
 

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photo Françoise Weeks

Woodland Design

In this workshop you will learn the mechanics behind creating textural and detailed designs that will expand the way you think about flowers. We will discuss and design personal flowers, unique centerpieces and ceremony arrangements.

This workshop offers practical, hands-on experience that will further develop your own skills and increase your confidence to explore outside the box. Using foliage, bark, berries, seedpods, twigs, mushrooms, herbs and some flowers, we’ll explore how to make woodland bouquets as well as centerpieces.

*Day three begins with a trip to the Portland Flower Market.

4 Comments on “Woodland & Botanical Couture Workshop in Françoise’s Studio in Portland, OR”

  • Teremar Pumarada February 3rd, 2017 1:33 am

    Hello! I am from San Juan, PR, owner of a flower shop, and have been following your wonderful work through Instagram. I wanted to ask if you are having a wedding workshop during the summer. Please let me know as the other wedding workshop is full. Thanks!

    Best, Teremar

  • Françoise Weeks February 3rd, 2017 3:00 am

    Hello! Thank you for your message! I will teach another wedding workshop this summer, probably June 5-7.

  • Carrie Martin February 26th, 2017 7:26 pm

    Is this the only woodland & botanical workshop in Portland this year?

  • Françoise Weeks March 4th, 2017 11:59 am

    Thank you for asking. There will probably be another one in the fall, but I have not decided on dates yet.

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