It took a while to figure out how to go about making the botanical shoes, but once I did, it was great fun!  To Joni, my wonderful and talented photographer friend, they had a turn of the century feel to them. With is in mind, she designed the new notecard set to reflect this vintage style.

A set of 8 note cards (2 of each design) with envelopes is $15.00 plus $5.20 USPS Priority shipping (within US). Up to 3 boxes can fit in one shipping box for $5.20.

To order, please call 503-236-5829 or order via paypal

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photo: Joni Shimabukuro

Whether the occasion is an intimate meal or a grander affair, candlelight creates a lovely sense of warmth and atmosphere. Learn how to fashion unique natural candle-wraps, as well as beautifully incorporating candles into wreaths, garlands and other centerpieces.

Monday, November 28                                             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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This was a fun project!

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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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