Beach Inspired Centerpiece
This was a fun project! I don’t know how to draw or paint, but it sure was fun to create designs with colored sand!
Woodland Workshop in the Studio on February 16, 17 & 18
photo: Jamie Bosworth
Explore the many possibilities the woodlands have to offer and be inspired by the botanical treasures of the Pacific Northwest! Françoise’s absolute love for this style of arrangement stems from her time spent as a child in Switzerland. Foraging for a piece of wood or bark and moss and adding some wildflowers, she would make arrangements for her Mother while on summer hikes with her family in the Alps. Her woodland fairy creations have since bloomed into unique centerpieces and bouquets using the foliage of the Northwest as her muse. Detail is paramount in these layered, intricate creations. Gather ideas to express your creativity and learn to work with woodland materials found in nature!
Woodland 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 February 16, Tuesday February 17, Wednesday February 18
Time: 9:30am til 4:30pm (1 hour lunch break)
Where: At Françoise’s Studio
Cost: $1,300 – A 50% deposit is requested to reserve your space; the balance is due February 2.
For more information or to register, please call 503-236-5829, email francoise@francoiseweeks.com or check here
Botanical Shoe decorated with Spring Flowers
Stiletto covered with satin pathos foliage and decorated with small succulents, enkianthus, muscari, brodiaea, hellebore, sea star fern and texture.
Video: How to Make a Woodland Bouquet
Video made by Joni Photo
Announcing the 2015 Workshop Schedule
It was a total leap of faith when less than two years ago I finally had the courage to take the workshops on the road. For a long time many encouraged me to do so, but there were so many unknowns that held me back: Who would host the workshops? How would I be ensured that all the product I needed would be available? What would be the best way to market them… Not in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine what this decision would lead to. This past year I have had the good fortune to teach from California to New York and from Texas to Michigan. In June Holly Chapple and I co-taught in Sydney, Australia and in October I went to Hawaii for the first time.
I wanted to extend a huge thank you to all of you who hosted the classes: Florabundance, Brooke Howsley, Holly Chapple, Alexandra Jusino, Trisha Malys, Studio Choo, Michelle Van Eimeren, Susan McLeary and Lisa Giamoyris Almeida – you all were so incredibly helpful and made teaching a workshop at your conference or in your studio a memorable experience. I met so many talented students and had the opportunity to visit quite a few flower markets and flower farms. In Australia and Hawaii I was delighted to discover many flowers and plants that I never had seen before.
workshop in Sydney – photo: Jonathan Dear
