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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Last week I participated in  "Tour d'Brides", a bridal show that was fabulously organized by Becky with No Ordinary Affair. The Mansion at the Bayou in McMinneville was one of the four venues that participated in the show. Thank you Irmi for providing such a great setting. Many thanks to Erica, with Erica Ann Photography, for the great pictures!

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The last few years my friend Joni – photographer extraordaire – and I have collaborated  on a note card project. This year we chose flower shoes. Here are some of the pictures that Joni took last week – soon I will do a blog post for the new notecards.

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Early this summer I was contacted by Teofiel Molcut, who is the publisher and editor of Florists Only, a Romanian magazine aimed at professionals. After answering questions via email and sending off a selection of favorite pictures, I was so honored and excited to find out recently that our conversations had resulted in this article. Thank you Teo!

To view larger images please check out the press page on my website.

Photography by Ted Mishima, Jamie Bosworth, David Barss, Joni Shimabukuro and Nicole Wickens – Thank you all!

photos: Ted Mishima & Joni Shimabukuro

photos: Ted Mishima & Joni Shimabukuro

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Last week I did some arrangements for the booth of the Oregon Association of Nurseries at the Far West Show at the Convention Center.

This large one was made on a long piece of bark; a hollowed old tree trunk was wired to it and I attached a bird's nest at the top.

Thank you Joni for coming by the studio to take pictures!

hops dangling from a contorted filbert branch

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photo: Joni Shimabukuro

Begin your recipe for a scrumptious design by mixing local produce, fruits and herbs with seasonal flowers and foliage. Celebrate summer’s bountiful harvest with eye-catching arrangements made in artichokes, eggplants, melons,…

            Monday, September 12                                    6:30-9:00 pm                 $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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