What a fun photo shoot last Friday and what a fantastic team! A huge thank you to photographer Ted Mishima and model extraordinaire Amanda Hatheway for making this happen. Katherine Sealy with Event Cosmetics generously offered her make-up services.
It was such an honor to be contacted last fall by Abby Waller, who is the Managing Editor at Flower Magazine.
The topic of the photo shoot was “Rites of Spring”.
Photographer James Fitzgerald III came to the studio and captured these beautiful images.
Thank you Abby and James and thank you Holly Chapple for the connection!
The magical hellebores have been blloming in the garden for a couple of months now . This exquisite winter flowering plant is such a treasure, especially at this time of the year… and it is such a treat that they bloom for months. What we actually think of as the flower petals are the sepals. Hellebores are difficult to come by at the flower market, so I’ve planted a lot of them in the garden. Once that they have hardened off, they do really well as a cut flowers, as well in vase arrangements as in foam. Just like hydrangeas, they change color as they harden off.
Joni Photo
A few more examples of whimsical bouquets!
The base can be covered with feathers, striking foliage like begonia leaves or kale, petals, or whatever strikes your fancy. To disguise the handle you can glue on feathers or foliage as well and if you like those can be super-imposed with pearls, bullion wire etc…
photo: Lauren Brooks
Inspired by the work of British designer Claire Cowling several years ago, I started to make these fun whimsical bouquets. I found someone who could make the small wire cages, which are an intrinsic part of the design.
First I spray paint the cage, then attach it to a bouquet holder and decorate it as well as the handle and the bottom of the holder. All intricate detail work, but so much fun! Once this part is done, the flowers are carefully added. I like to give it an effect of a ‘bird’s nest ‘, but some students have definitely gone in different directions. As always, the sky is the limit!
Jamie Bosworth Photographer
Jamie Bosworth Photographer
Feast your eyes on the stunning botanical purses, shoe, headpiece and jewelry that Janet Martineau, with Floral Verde made in the workshop this week!
Photography by Janet and Alicia from Flirty Fleurs
Feast your eyes on the stunning botanical purses, shoe, headpiece and jewelry that Janet Martineau, with Floral Verde made in the workshop this week!
Photography by Janet and Alicia from Flirty Fleurs
Venue:
Waikanae Arts & Crafts Society
27 Elizabeth Street
Waikanae, 5036
Class size limited to 11 students! Create and keep your designs.
Please bring your own tools, i.e. clippers, scissors, wire cutters and knives.
Lunch 12PM to 1PM: There is a cafe and supermarkets nearby or bring your own.
Friday, June 13 – Woodland Arrangements
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 unique woodland centerpieces and log arrangements. We’ll also talk about the intricacies of sourcing, ordering and pricing flowers.
Saturday, June 14 – Botanical Couture
We’ll explore different ideas for botanical purses as centerpieces and will discuss sourcing materials and the mechanics involved to create a wide variety of these unique designs. The afternoon session will focus on botanical headpieces. During the day we will also discuss ideas for marketing.
Sunday, June 15 – Personal Flowers
We will design a woodland bridal bouquet, flower crowns, pomander, wrist corsages etc,… We’ll also cover what’s involved in consultations, proposals and contracts.
Workshop Info
Françoise Weeks
Atelier Botanique Françoise Weeks
francoise@francoiseweeks.com
503-236-5829
Lodging Info
Dianne Guy
waikanaemassage@gmail.com
027 3670985
