New Class: Color Study in Blue

A different kind of blue

Saturday, May 7th 1:00-4:00pm

$250

It happens that of all the blue flowers, many of the sweetest are only in season for a short time in the spring. Muscari, forget me knots, iris, blue bells - all exemplary in their azure hues - all at their peak in May. In this class we will take a look at these unusual specimens and combine them with other spring beauties like lilac, peonies, spirea, agapanthus & dogwood to create moody, watery arrangements fit for Picasso's blue period. This class is open to all levels.

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 sign up or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com

New Class: Spring's Bounty

Spring Bounty

Sunday May 15th, 1-4pm

1:00-4:00pm

$250

One could easily argue that mid-May is the best time of year for flowers. Local ranunculus coming on strong, the start of peony season (Clare de Lune - an early peony that will make you swoon), an onslaught of lacey spirea, the season's first blueberry, crabapple blossoms, sweet pea shoots and hellebores. We'll combine a myriad of specimens to fashion a delicately sublime centerpiece for the table in a white-washed footed terra cotta urn.

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 sign up or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com

New Class: The Peony

Our Annual Ode to The Peony
Sunday, May 29th, 1-4 pm
$250

Our most requested workshop, here in it's third edition. We ask in every class about student's favorite flowers and the peony is by far the most popular response. Why? Well you don't have to be a master florist to know it's because peonies are freaking gorgeous. Few flowers can compare in fragrance, flounce, femininty.We'll have tons to play with at the peak of their blooming season. Varieties such as Coral charm, Sarah Bernhardt, Festiva Maxima, Bowl of Cream, George Burns, Red Charm, Duchess, and others. We'll learn how to work with these show-stoppers and practice making arrangements using lilac, lamb's ear, nigella, scabiosa, clematis and a slew of other late spring blooms.

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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 refreshments.

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

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

April showers..

Hello friends! How is it already mid- April!? Sarah & I are knee deep in wedding season but don't despair we're nailing down some dates for a few new classes. stay tuned..

There are still a few spots available in our Fragrant Flowers class May 18! This will be in midtown folks! Did you know that some tulips have a scent like honey? We'll have tuberose, hyacinth, lilac, tulips, muscari, jasmine, sweet peas, roses, carnations, narcissus, stock, rose geranium and so many more. Register over at the NYBG.

Benefit for Japan Class

We had a terrific group of ladies come out for our benefit class on Sunday. Together we learned about flowers, played with a gorgeous palette of coral, salmons, sienna, rust, and citrus, and created a gorgeous troupe of heady arrangements.

Not only that, but because of these killer arrangements, we were able to send a donation of $2,500 dollars to the red cross today.
Well done, ladies! Thank you!

Flowers used: Poppies, hellebores, "combo" roses, hyacinths, thunbergii spierea, 3 varieties of eucalyptus, ranunculus, silver brunia, "orange prince" parrot tulips, daffodils, fritillaria and tuberose.

New Class Added!

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with a pair of clippers and some champagne.

Sunday, June 17th

1:00-4:00pm

$12,500

By late June we usually have the urge to walk a long plank and fall backwards into open shark infested water. Why not join us? In this in-depth class, we'll share the secrets of arranging flowers at the bottom of the sea. Working in pairs, students will focus on creating lush, seasonal arrangements while tackling the nuances of buddy breathing. Using natural elements foraged from the sea floor, the class will home in on the use of various pearls, seaweed, and pirate treasure.

The class will take place 20 miles east of the Bermuda Triangle.

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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. Students are advised to bring their own spear gun.

Of course, class will finish with refreshments. Can we make a champagne rain under water? We'll sea.

Payments accepted through paypal.

To sign up or ask questions email capt.nemo@gmail.com

APRIL FOOLS!!!