Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 13, 14 & 15, 2014

9am to 4pm each day

Hosted by Dianne Guy

Venue:
Waikanae Arts & Crafts Society
27 Elizabeth Street
Waikanae, 5036

Wedding and Event Floral Design Workshop

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.

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Workshop Info
Françoise Weeks
Atelier Botanique Françoise Weeks
francoise@francoiseweeks.com
503-236-5829
Lodging Info
Dianne Guy
waikanaemassage@gmail.com
027 3670985

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I love cyclamen: the foliage is perfect for corsages and boutonniers, to create wonderful texture in any arrangement or to cover containers or purses. The flowers are so delicate and unique and are perfect choices in bouquets, flower purses and woodland centerpieces!

Joni Photo

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photo:Craig Strong

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photo: Nicole Wickens

Wednesday and Thursday, April 30 & May 1, 2014, 9AM to 4PM each day

Hosted by Tricia Malys of:

Tricia M. Florals

Located in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood

Woodland and Botanical Couture Workshop

Class size limited to 5 students! Create and keep your designs.

Please bring your own tools, i.e. clippers, scissors, wire cutters and knives.

Lunch 12PM to 1PM: bring your own or there are restaurants in the neighborhood.

Price $1185

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. After a demonstration of techniques and mechanics, you will design your own pieces.
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. We’ll discuss color, texture, form, ideas and techniques.

Thursday, May 1 – 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.

Joni Photo

to RSVP or for more information

Workshop Info
Françoise Weeks
Atelier Botanique Françoise Weeks
francoise@francoiseweeks.com
503-236-5829
Lodging Info
Tricia Malys
Tricia M. Florals – nearby lodging
tricia@triciamflorals.com
917-228-4970

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The last several years I have made quite a few log arrangements – always for weddings or events. Last month a client asked to make one for her mantle at home. I carefully chose textures and botanicals that would last a very long time and would require minimal care. What a fun project!

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photo: Nicole Wickens

Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8 & 9, 2014, 9AM to 4PM each day

Hosted by Alexandra Jusino of:

Exquisite Designs

Located in Chicago’s Near West Side neighborhood

Woodland and Botanical Couture Workshop

Class size limited to 12 students! Create and keep your designs.

Please bring your own tools, i.e. clippers, scissors, wire cutters and knives.

Lunch 12PM to 1PM: bring your own or we can order out for sandwiches.

Price $1185

Tuesday, April 8 – Woodland Arrangements 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. After a demonstration of techniques and mechanics, you will design your own pieces.

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. We’ll discuss color, texture, form, ideas and techniques.

Wednesday, April 9 – 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.

to RSVP or for more information

Workshop Info
Françoise Weeks
Atelier Botanique Françoise Weeks
francoise@francoiseweeks.com
503-236-5829
Lodging Info
Alexandra Jusino
Exquisite Designs
ajusino@exqdesigns.com
773-975-3333

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A favorite orchid and so perfect for botanical couture!

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Botanical boot and shoe decorated with lots of textures, succulents, bark, lichens and moss. It was so much fun making these!

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Joni Photo

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4 & 5, 2014, 9AM to 4PM each day

Hosted by Brooke Howsley with Pollen Floral Art

Location: Mercury Hall

615 Cardinal Lane
Austin, TX 78704

Woodland/Wedding Design Workshop

Class size limited to 20 students. Create and keep your designs.

Lunch 12PM to 1PM: there are restaurants in the neighborhood or bring your own or “stay in” for lunch with a special menu provided by Eudora’s Cuisine.

Please bring your own tools, i.e. clippers, scissors, wire cutters and knives.

Tuesday March 4 – Woodland Arrangements, Day I

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. After a demonstration of techniques and mechanics, you will design your own pieces.

Wednesday March 5 – Woodland Arrangements, Day II

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. You will hone your artictic talents and will be encouraged to listen to your own intuition and further your own vision.

photos: Nicole Wickens & Sara Gray

Price $1000

to RSVP or for more information

Workshop Info
Françoise Weeks
Atelier Botanique Françoise Weeks
francoise@francoiseweeks.com
503-236-5829
Lodging Info
Brooke Howsley
Pollen Floral Art
brooke@pollenfloralart.com
512-586-8913

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