Yesterday I posted images of the woodland centerpieces and bouquets that everyone made in the workshop.
On Tuesday evry one made a botanical headpiece and purse. Feast your eyes on the designs of Victoria Clausen , Amy McManus, Jimmy Lohr, Terry Godfrey, Ellen Seagraves and Shannon Crossley
And again a huge thank you to Kathy Morrison, who took so many great pictures on Tuesday afternoon!
designs: Victoria Clausen
In the spring Victoria Clausen invited me to teach a 2 day workshop in her studio in Baltimore. The first day we focused on woodlands, the second day on botanical couture.
Thank you all so much for coming , Amy McManus, Jimmy Lohr, Terry Godfrey, Ellen Frost and Ellen Seagraves
Sharing lots of information and mechanics with everyone was so much fun – and I loved the way each one of you interpreted it all.
A huge thank you to Kathy Morrison, who took so many great pictures on Tuesday afternoon!
-woodland centerpieces
design: Victoria Clausen
My favorite clients are the ones who give total creative license. Megan was one of them. I had a blast making these!
Last weekend, the bridesmaids at Rayna and Eli’s wedding carried flower purses. Looking forward to receiving the images form the photographer later on; in the meantime here are some fun detail pictures that Ron took!
Joni Photo
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, …
Wedding Date: May 26, 2013
Venue: Blackberry Hall at McMenamins Edgefield
Coordinator: Molli Barss with Soiree
Photography: So Many Moments.com
Cake: Dream Cakes
Class size limited to 5 students! Create and keep your designs.
Lunch Noon to 1PM: there are restaurants nearby or bring your own.
Tuesday, November 5 – Sculptural Beginnings
For Françoise, the Woodlands sprouted from a childhood memory that took a life of its own. Using foliage, bark, berries, seedpods, twigs, mushrooms, herbs and some flowers, we’ll explore how to make woodland bouquets as well as centerpieces. We’ll discuss color, texture, form, ideas and techniques.
photos: Jamie Bosworth & Joni Shimabukuro
Wednesday, November 6 – Botanical Couture
We’ll explore different ideas for botanical purses as centerpieces or in bridal arrangements and will discuss sourcing materials and the mechanics involved to create a wide variety of these unique designs. In the afternoon we’ll create botanical shoes.
photo: Jamie Bosworth
Register for the workshop
Workshop Info
Françoise Weeks
Atelier Botanique Françoise Weeks
francoise@francoiseweeks.com
503-236-5829
Lodging Info
Mindy Rosenberg
Mindy Rosenberg Design
mindros@aol.com
847-826-2184
Last Saturday was so much fun! Photographer Ted Mishima had suggested another collaboration to feature botanical headpieces – and for fun I tried my hand on some botanical eye masks also. Models Sarah Pardini and Amanda Hatheway were fantastic!
Ted works a lot with an old technique, wet plates – feast your eyes on his amazing work!
Except for a couple of items all the flowers and textures used were sourced locally – a huge thank you to Rose Hill Flower Farm, Stockman Acres, Charles Little, Peterkort Roses, Teufels and Z Callas for all these botanical treasures
Honeysuckle Photography
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, July 22 6:30 – 9:00pm $75
Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829
More info on the website
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.
