Every season has something beautiful to offer. Yes, even winter. It is more about the art of noticing than having blooms readily available all the time. What is the energy each season provides? What catches your eye when you are walking through a landscape? What about the meadow coming into bloom every spring actually makes you feel connected to that moment in time? How can we find warmth even on the coldest winter day? These are all the aspects that we want to incorporate into a design honoring the seasons. If you find yourself drifting off in thought about imaginative, large, floral design concepts, but don’t quite know where to start, let’s build them together.

The floral artistry masterclass is intended for people who are either interested in starting their own floral business, or someone who is already practicing, but may be feeling stuck or limited in their design work. I will be offering four masterclasses, each one focusing on a different type of build using seasonal materials. Evergreens and bare branches in the winter. Fluffy grasses, mosses, and wildflowers in the spring. Statement blooms and color in the summer. Changing foliage and golden fern in the fall. The installations will all be built using sustainable floristry methods, and both wild harvested and cultivated materials. The blooms we use will - always - be grown locally, either at Fogwood or by other farms in the area. Classes will be small, so we can all get our hands involved in the creation and troubleshoot any questions you may have. From planning, to installing mechanics, layering in greenery, placing blooms, staging a scene, and getting that perfect picture, we will cover everything.

Spring - Sunday, June 14th from 10:00-2:00 // We will create a meadowscape built in shallow trays, covered in chicken wire with water and moss used to hydrate. Nothing says spring like lush, green grasses, pastel blooms, and various textures. This build will be shallow, appearing as if it is blooming straight out of the ground. It is a concept becoming increasingly popular for weddings with a view. People want to be framed by beauty, but not have it obstructing the natural landscape. Instead of being the focus, it is a design that blends with the surroundings. A soft, but intriguing option for events. This design is also often able to moved from one location to another. Did I mention I am all about repurposing event flowers? During this time frame, we will be in the heart of Campanula bloom, which is one of my all time favorite spring flowers that we grow. She will be the star.