10/25/2010

Make Your Own Thanksgiving Centerpiece!

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Class

THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE 101
Get it done! Sign up to make your own Thanksgiving centerpiece!

Wednesday, November 24th
6:00-9:00pm
$250

Tired of mini pumpkins and cornucopia?
Do your Thanksgiving up right with a lush sprawling floral centerpiece! Crown your own table, or bring it to your friend's/family feast. Nothing helps divert family tension like a stunning flower arrangement full of ranunculus, parrot tulips, chocolate cosmos, amaranth, and amaryllis! This class is suitable for floral enthusiasts of all levels, and will be limited to 6 students.

The class meets at Nicolette's studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
50-52 Dobbin St
Brooklyn NY 11222

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All classes are limited to 10 students, unless otherwise noted.
Clippers will be provided and are a gift to take with you.
Of course, class will finish with a refreshments.

Payments accepted through Paypal.
To register or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com


Ode to the Anemone

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Ode to the Anemone
Saturday, December 4
1:00-4:00 pm
$250

The winter season brings us the much coveted Anemone. With it's deep blue/back center and delicate papery petals it never fails to make an impression. We'll mix anemones with other seasonal blooms to create a wintery arrangement in a silver footed urn.

The class will take place in the Saipua studio at 147 Van Dyke Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

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All classes are limited to 10 students, unless otherwise noted.
Clippers will be provided and are a gift to take with you.
Of course, class will finish with a refreshments.

Payments accepted through Paypal.
To register or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com

Wreath Making

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Wreath-making 101
Wednesday, December 1
5:30-7:30 pm
$200

We'll usher in December and holiday spirits with our first wreath making class! Working with foliage, evergreens, berries and fruits, we'll teach students about materials that dry and hold up well in wreaths. Using a grapevine frame, each participant will create their own festive wreath to take home. Well snack on egg nog and buche du noel!

The class will take place at Nicolette's studio at 50-52 Dobbin Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

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All classes are limited to 10 students, unless otherwise noted.

Payments accepted through Paypal.
To register or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com


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Citrus Class

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CITRUS CLASS
Saturday, December 18th
1:00-4:00pm
$250

Our first citrus class was so dope, we could hardly wait a whole year to do it again... December brings beautiful lush citrus fruit from Florida; what a better way to shake the winter's chill than with kumquats, clementines, tangerines and limes. We'll be pairing these lovelies with other seasonal winter flowers like ranunculus, nerine lillies, amaryllis, cedar, acacia, and poppies.

The class will take place in the Saipua studio at 147 Van Dyke Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

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All classes are limited to 10 students, unless otherwise noted.
Clippers will be provided and are a gift to take with you.
Of course, class will finish with a refreshments.

Payments accepted through paypal.
To sign up or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com

Succulents & Begonias

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Succulents and Begonias
Saturday, January 22
1:00-4:00 pm
$250

Winter offers us a measly dearth of foliage and greenery - so we often find ourselves in the greenhouse, cutting from heirloom begonias and succulents to ritz up our arrangements. The silvery and textured greens these two very different species share makes an ideal backdrop for the delicate winter blooms we love - amaryllis, ranunculus, anemones, etc. The class will learn about growing indoor plants for cutting, and each student will create their own winter masterpiece.

The class meets at Nicolette's studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
50-52 Dobbin St
Brooklyn NY 11222

***
All classes are limited to 10 students, unless otherwise noted.
Clippers will be provided and are a gift to take with you.
Of course, class will finish with a refreshments.

Payments accepted through Paypal.
To register or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com

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Orchids!

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Orchids!

Sunday, January 9th
1:00-4:00pm
$250

In this class we'll liberate orchids from the contemporary/minimalist style where these beauties have been pigeon-holed for years. Along with other season material, we will highlight several different varieties of orchids (Phals, mokara, lady slippers, etc) to creating sumptuous, heady arrangements in the classic romantic style with a hothouse exotic twist. This class is going to be the best ever.


The class meets at Nicolette's studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
50-52 Dobbin St
Brooklyn NY 11222

***
All classes are limited to 10 students, unless otherwise noted.
Clippers will be provided and are a gift to take with you.
Of course, class will finish with a refreshments.

Payments accepted through Paypal.
To register or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com

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Dutch Masters Class

Dutch Masters Class

Dutch Masters Class
Sunday, March 6
1:00-4:00pm
$250

In this class we will take inspiration from the painting of Dutch masters. Moody, lush and abundant arrangements that celebrate the bounty of the season. We'll have early spring flowers like tulips, muscari and frittillaria, garden roses, passion vine, dianthus, jasmine and more.

The class will take place in the Saipua studio at 147 Van Dyke Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

***
All classes are limited to 10 students, unless otherwise noted.
Clippers will be provided and are a gift to take with you.
Of course, class will finish with a refreshments.
Payments accepted through paypal.
To sign up or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com


Ranunculus revisted

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RANUNCULUS REVISITED
Saturday, February 12th
1:00-4:00pm
$250

The ridiculously beautiful ranunculus makes us swoon with it's unending labarinth of petals. Need we say more?!? We'll bring mulitple varieties of this stunning beauty to class along with a smattering of other delicate winter blooms. Students will learn the basics of composition and each make a delicate arrangement in a footed glass urn.

The class will take place in the Saipua studio at 147 Van Dyke Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

***
All classes are limited to 10 students, unless otherwise noted.
Clippers will be provided and are a gift to take with you.
Of course, class will finish with a champagne toast and treats.

Payments accepted through paypal.
To sign up or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com

10/19/2010

Gorgeousness! from the Copper & Rose class

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We had an amazing Copper & Rose color workshop a few weeks ago! We were knee deep in persimmon & crabapple branches, sedum, rudbeckia, crocosmia & scabiosa pods, amaranth, heuchera, dahlias, abellia, chrysanthemums, gomphrena, millet, burning bush and so much more. The talented flower maven & baker Joelle has been making us amazing treats for each of our classes. Apple walnut cake with cider glaze, Umm... YES PLEASE!

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Each class is more an more inspiring! We are always in awe of how different each students arrangement feels even though everyone has the same material to choose from.

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Our Winter schedule will be posted soon! We promise.
We've been dreaming up classes inspired by dutch master paintings, wreath making, maybe another ranunculus class and some winter color workshops.....please stay tuned for the new schedule!

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10/06/2010

Ode to the Dahlia: in three parts

THE MUSE
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I apologize in advance. I can take photos of flowers all day- especially the cafe au lait dahlia. Ivory, nude, blush, mocha, tea-stained, taupe, dusty rose, pale brown..perfect.

THE FARMER
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We had the pleasure of visiting Anna Mack's glorious flower farm in western Massachusetts. The farm, aptly named "Wild & Cultivated" had some of the most beautiful dahlias Sarah & I have ever had our little hands on**.

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THE GRADUATES

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**There were so many gorgeous dahlias at Anna's farm. I've focused on the the 'Cafe Au Lait' but there were so many more varieties. More on our flickr.