Must Do

Advanced Contemporary Design is scheduled for November 10 & 11 in both Portland and Seattle.   This is an intensive 14-hour program covering the European and Asian influences in arrangement styles, with special emphasis on design mechanics, elements, principles and innovative color harmonies. 

The last Advanced Floral Design Programs of the year begin on November 12 in both Portland and Seattle.  Yes, there are seats still available in these popular 40-hour classes.  Sign up now or call today for more information, 1-800-819-8089.

Join us on November 13 for Basics of European Floral Design and learn the techniques of basing, pavé, pillowing and terracing as well as the botanical design concept of multiple binding points. This class is a favorite of gardeners and the design style is perfect for using your own home-grown flowers.

Join us for Arranging Autumn Roses in a Vase on November 15.  You will learn updated care and handling methods, novel design styles and new techniques as you create your own beautiful arrangement of autumn roses.

In Season

Look close, are these flowers I see?  Yes, but there is more!  Fruits and flowers are combined for a delightful autumn bouquet.  These vibrant chartreuse Lady Apples are abundant right now. You can find these cuties at your local farmer’s market or the grocery.  Be sure to get them now - their season is short and they don’t stay on the shelves for long.

Looking Ahead

Advanced Wedding Design is scheduled for November 17, 18 & 19 in both Portland and Seattle. This three-day Advanced Wedding Design program provides all of the training necessary to do a complete wedding, with a fresh, contemporary approach to bridal flowers.   Take this class now, learn the new trends and techniques and be prepared for the 2008 bridal shows.  Call for more information, 800-819-8089.

Thanksgiving is only two weeks away!  Join us on November 20 for Thanksgiving Candlelight Centerpiece and learn the techniques for creating a beautiful autumn candlelight centerpiece.  With the help of your instructor you will create your own centerpiece in a terracotta dish using autumn foliages and flowers.  A taper candle set in a glass hurricane will make your arrangement perfect for your holiday table.