Botanical Couture Workshop on April 9, 10, 11
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 April 9, Tuesday April 10 and Wednesday April 11
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 March 26
For more information, please call 503-236-5829 or check my website
Edible Arrangement for the “Garden to Table’ Display Garden at the Yard, Garden & Patio Show
Last weekend the Yard, Garden & Patio Show at the Convention Center was put on by the Oregon Association of Nurseries.
Karen Schwartz with Calendula Garden Design and Carol Senna with Melingo Studio Landscape Design created the fantastic “Garden to Table” display garden. For a great description please read Valerie Easton’s blog, Plant Talk.
Karen invited me to make an edible arrangement for the long, rustic table.
Kale!
Kale is such a favorite vegetable to use in arrangements. I love the curly 3d texture and that kale is readily available at the grocery store year around. Simply re-cut the stems and put them in water and they will last for at least a week.
photo: Joni Shimabukuro
photo: Joni Shimabukuro
Botanical Shoes for the Schoolhouse Supplies Benefit
Last Friday Schoolhouse Supplies, an organization that connects members of the community with students in over 130 schools throughout the Portland Public School district, had it’s annual fundraiser at the Portland Art Museum. OnPoint sponsored the Celebrity Bee benefit. The fundraiser was a huge success!!!!
It was a pleasure to sponsor the flowers for this special event. Joni Shimabukuro was the photographer extraordinaire! Joni has such a keen eye and her images always reveal the most minute details.
It was a blast making the botanical shoes for the bistro tables!
Hands-on Class in the Studio: Blooming Branches and Spring Flowers!
photos: Joni Shimabukuro
Bring the outside in and learn how to force blooming branches! Quince, cherry branches or forsythia arranged by themselves en masse look dramatic. Learn how paired with other spring flowers like daffodils, tulips, hellebore and hyacinths they make exquisite arrangements. Come and join us for this fun class that will remind you that spring truly is around the corner!
Monday February 20 6:30 – 9:00pm $75
Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829
https://francoiseweeks.com/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.
Blackberries!
A favorite texture! A few years ago, one of the local flower growers started growing thornless blackberry shrubs – What a treat that was!
photo: Joni Shimabukuro
photo: Joni Shimabukuro
Delightful Posies for Valentine’s Day
If you’d like to order an arrangement for your sweetheart, please call 503-236-5829 or email by Friday February 10.
photo: David Barss
photo: David Barss
‘Terrarium Craft’
My friend Kate Bryant co-authored this magical book. She is an extraordinary gardener and gardening writer – check out her blog Plantwise in Portland Monthly
Amy Bryant Aiello created the delightful terrariums. She and her husband own Artemesia, a very popular shop in Portland, OR specializing in terrariums.
Kate Baldwin photographed all these treasures.
Terrarium Craft, selected as one of the 100 Notable Books of 2011 by The New York Times.
