photos: Joni Shimabukuro

Delight family and friends with a beautiful centerpiece for this special holiday!  Using a hollowed pumpkin, create a festive harvest arrangement by learning to mix small fruits and vegetables with flowers, foliage, and berries.  Unique, simple, and colorful!

You will also learn many other ways to combine fruits, vegetables, flowers and texture for more delightful centerpieces.

 Monday, November 21                                                  6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

To make reservations, please call 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 33^rd 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.

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Flower purses and bouquets were suspended to be showcased in a window at a bridal show  at Urban Studio earlier this year. Thank you Jessica for the pictures!

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Autumnal Wreath: Gleanings From The Forest Floor

Rough bark, cushiony moss, lichen-encrusted twigs, bright berries, and small fruit from apple and pear trees reflect the abundance of the Pacific Northwest landscape. This eye-catching textural wreath provides a classic welcome at the door – or a beautifully seasonal centerpiece.

            Monday, November 7                                                 6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

To make reservations, please call 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 33^rd 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.

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Thank you Joni and Mark for the great  pictures!

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A huge Thank You! to Joe at  Billingsley, for inviting  me to participate  again this year. It was so much fun to make all the woodland arrangements, whimsical bouquets as  well as the botanical shoes and purses. And it was great to share the mechanics  to all of you who came to the presentation.

Joni documented the event and captured so many details. You are such a gem my friend!

As there are so many pictures there will be more than one post to document the event

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photo: Jessica Hill

Discover how to create fabulous, different shaped purses! Learn how to cover a base structure with natural materials and how to add a sturdy, decorative handle. Arrange seasonal flowers and texture in this unique purse and you’ll be thrilled with the results.

These flower purses are great for centerpieces, hostess gifts or mantle decorations. They also are fun alternatives for bridesmaid's or flower girl's bouquets

Monday October 24    6:30 -9:00                                         $75

To make reservations, please call 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 33^rd 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.

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June 26, 2010

Venue: Jenkins Estate

Photographer: Mount Burns

Bakery: Crave Bake Shop

The theme of this fabulous wedding was Strawberry Moon and the couple was interested in a classic style. They were married on a perfect summer day at the beautiful Jenkins Estate.

Thank you Mount for the great pictures!

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Come join us  for this hands-on class and be inspired by the botanical treasures of the Pacific Northwest! Begin this textural arrangement with lichen-covered branches and moss. Mix in seedpods and berries, miniature fruits and vegies, lush foliage, succulents, fragrant herbs and seasonal flowers. Gather ideas to express your creativity and learn to work with natural materials  found in your own garden. You will take your creation home!

Monday, October 10        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 33^rd 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.

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