Must Do

Introduction to Corsages is scheduled for May 14. This is your chance to learn the art of corsage design. Corsages are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. But, today’s popular corsages are not the ones worn by our grandmothers. In this class you will learn the mechanics of wiring and taping flowers and the techniques of making the popular “garden look” corsage.

In Season

Fragrant Lily of the Valley symbolizes a “return to happiness”. How appropriate that this special flower blooms in early spring just as we all are exhausted with the endless gray skies and rainy days! The perky white blooms peek up through lush foliage teasing us with the coming summer blooming season. At last, we can all “return to happiness”.

Looking Ahead

Low, relaxed, feminine and fragrant, the Romantic Summer Centerpiece scheduled for May 22 is just perfect for a summer dinner party or wedding reception. You will combine a collection of soft pastel blossoms, delicate foliages, and flickering votives in this European-influenced centerpiece.

In A Celebration of May Flowers scheduled for May 24 we will review several difficult early summer flowers and their special care and handling requirements. Then, we will guide you as you create your own glorious arrangement of early summer flowers.

Events

I know well that every florist is fully aware that Mother's Day is this Sunday.  But even we sometimes forget to give flowers to the special Mother's in our lives.  Need some ideas?  Check out our Mother's Day Millefleur Design.

Join us for a Floral Design Institute Classroom Open House.  We will be hosting an open house at our Portland classroom on May 17,10:00am to 1:00am and on May 23, 7:00pm to 8:00pm.  Our Seattle classroom open house dates are May 29, 7:00pm to 8:00pm and May 30, 2:00pm to 3:00pm.  Please RSVP by calling 1-800-819-8089.