I am delighted to have the opportunity to make botanical jewelry for the patrons of the benefit for local artists, organized by  RACC (the Regional Arts & Culture Council) on August 1, 2015 from 5:30-9:30, at Bella Madrona, the Gardens of Sampson and Beasley, in Sherwood. Here are some pictures of EXAMPLES of botanical rings, […]

Some beautiful purses and jewelry that students made on day 2 of the workshop at Thrive, hosted by Claire Cowling. design: Rebecca

A few weeks ago, Casey Gale, a writer with Floriology Magazine with Bloomnet, interviewed me about the woodland and botanical couture styles as well as about the workshops. Thank you  Casey for conveying the story so beautifully! And as always, thank you Jo Jarvis for helping with this project.  

For a long time I have wanted to design a botanical dress – decided to start with a miniature one. Lots of texture and succulent were patiently glued for the bodice – petals of beehive ginger were perfect to create the skirt. For the belt I used curly lipstick foliage, hosta buds and seedpods . […]

Thank you Joni Shimabukuro for creating this video!

So super excited that the story on the botanical couture and woodlands on OPB’s Art Beat won an Emmy Award on June 6th! A huge thank you to producer Katrina Sarson  and videographer/editor Tom Shrider Informational/Instructional – Feature/Segment: Botanical artist Francoise Weeks (Katrina Sarson, Producer; Tom Shrider, Senior Videographer/Editor) View Oregon Art Beat video photo: […]

Demo pieces for the workshop in Devon, England – hosted by the Academy of Floral Art. Photos: Katie Collins Model: Lilia Darling Day 1: Botanical Couture

It was 18 months ago that my friend Jo Jarvis contacted Tina and Julie at the Academy of Floral Art in Devon about hosting a workshop.  I had anticipated this trip for a very long time but we could not have had  a better experience! Sid Valley Country Hotel, the beautiful venue where we stayed […]

Last October Susan McLeary with Passionflower hosted a workshop in her studio. The day before the workshop we went to Susan’s favorite flower farm and nursery where we gathered a fabulous selection of flowers, plants and textures. The second day all the exquisite and detailed designs that the students had created were modeled by Nia […]

photo: Ted Mishima Stunning floral millinery, jewelry, purses and shoes will set your designs apart. Delicate fascinators or bolder headpieces  will be eye catching and wouldn’t it be refreshing to make flower rings, earrings or necklaces for the bridal party instead of the more traditional corsages?  After demonstrations you will interpret the techniques and create […]