Hands-on Class in the Studio: Fresh Flower Arranging for Beginners
Joni Photo
Learn the ‘secrets’ of European flower design: how to create natural looking designs with stunning color palettes and layered textures. We’ll also share tips in buying, picking and conditioning fresh flowers and greens. You will create a colorful arrangement of seasonal flowers, berries and fragrant herbs!
Monday, June 4 6:30 – 9:00pm $75
Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829
https://francoiseweeks.com/seasonal-design-classes/flower-arranging-for-beginners-2/
The hands-on classes are limited to 8 students per class and are conducted at Françoise’s Studio – 2754 SE 33rd 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 your place in the class.
Botanical Couture Workshop on June 11, 12, & 13
photos: Elijah Park, Joni Shimabukuro, Ted Mishima
In this new workshop on Botanical Couture you will learn the mechanics behind creating sumptuous designs that mimic objects in our everyday lives. Ornate purses, shoes and headpieces will expand the way you think about flowers! Françoise shares the techniques she has honed in the creation of these beautifully-crafted floral designs. To stand alone as centerpieces or to be worn as an elegant fashion statement, these couture pieces delight and amuse.
This class offers practical, hands-on experience that will further develop your own skills and repertoire and increase your confidence to think outside the box. 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 June 11, Tuesday June 12 and Wednesday June 13
Time: 9am til 4pm (1 hour lunch break)
Where: At Françoise’s Studio
Cost: $1,100 – A 50% deposit is requested to reserve your space; the balance is due May 28.
For more information, please call 503-236-5829 or check my website
From Edible to Incredible!
Once I started using edibles in arrangements I never looked at the produce section quite the same way – my eyes wander to detect interesting texture first… You can use an eggplant, artichoke or squash as the container (make sure to line this organic container with plastic before adding the wet foam) or incorporate berries, key limes, kumquats, sliced kiwis or pomegranates, figs, persimmons, snippets of kale or romanesco, mushrooms, parsley or sage… In Asian markets, such as Fubonn or Uwajimaya the selection of unusual and exotic produce is fantastic!
David Barss Photography
Joni Photo
Hands-on Class in the Studio: Mother’s Day Arrangements with Delightful Spring Flowers!
Delight your mom with a unique arrangement of lilacs, tulips, clematis, dogwood and fabulous textures! Using a full palette of pastel or vivid colors, learn how to create stunning arrangements in a variety of imaginative containers.
Monday May 7 6:30 – 9:00pm $75
Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829
https://francoiseweeks.com/seasonal-design-classes/
The hands-on classes are limited to 8 students per class and are conducted at Françoise’s Studio – 2754 SE 33rd 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 your place in the class.
