11/14/2009

WINTER CLASS SCHEDULE!



Winter Citrus Workshop {CLASS IS FULL}
Sunday, January 10th
1-4 pm
$250

This is the basics class. We'll cover how to choose, handle and arrange flowers. Following the season, we will have a sumptuous collection of winter citrus (kumquats, lemons, mandarins etc) anemones, ranunculus, poppies, narcissus and more. Everyone will make their own arrangement in a vintage milk glass vessel provided by the school.

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Quince Blossoms {CLASS IS FULL}

Sunday, January 24th
1-4pm
$250

This is the basics class. We'll cover how to choose, handle and arrange flowers. With the Chinese New Year one week away we'll be working with flowering quince branches to make lush masterpieces fit for celebrating the new year. Other flowers will include ranunculus, berries, anemones, tuberose and more.

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Hail to the Hellebore!
{CLASS IS FULL}
Saturday, February 6th
1-4pm
$250

This is the basics class. We'll cover how to choose, handle and arrange flowers. Very early spring has us in a frenzy for the Hellebore...we'll be using a myriad of early spring blooms. Pale blue, lavender and yellow flowers including grape hyacinth, narcissus, tulips and anemones.

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Herbs: In the garden & In floral arrangements {CLASS IS FULL}
February 21st
1-4pm
$250

By the end of February we're all inching to get our hands in the ground - this class will focus on early spring herbs you can grow in your kitchen garden. Nicolette and Sarah will offer their own insight into using fresh herbs in simple ways to enhance your culinary endeavors. Each student will plant a window box with assorted herbs and create an herbal floral arrangement in a vintage ball jar.


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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 champagne and tea party.

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

11/08/2009

Over the river and through the woods...


THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE 101
Treat yourself to a little flower know-how and wow your Thanksgiving guests in one fall-swoop!

Tuesday, November 24th
6-8pm
at the Saipua Studio (147 Van Dyke Street, in Red Hook Brooklyn)
$200

Nicolette and Sarah will demonstrate the art of using shallow compotes to create an autumnal centerpiece in the stunning Little-Flower-School style. Students will learn how to work with chicken wire and floral foam. This class is suitable for floral enthusiasts of all levels, and will be limited to 6 students. Each person will complete a floral masterpiece intended for Thursday's Thanksgiving table.

To register, email your interest with any questions to Nicolette at hello.flower.school@gmail.com. As with all flower school classes, payment is accepted through paypal.

***THE REST OF OUR WINTER SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY!***

10/22/2009

The Graduates


Our first Flower School we really cracked the whip...the flowers we assembled for class were so beautiful! There were wildly beautiful hydrangea in all sort of antique colors, the last of the season's dahlias, pepperberry, scabiosas (3 varieties), russian olive, rose hips, garden roses, ranunculus, grasses, millet, lucedendron, crocosmia pods, astrantia, brezelia, ligurstrum berries, amaranth, cotinus, seeded eucalyptus, lisianthus, porcelain vine, and persimmons!!


We couldn't have asked for a better first group of students - they were all so enthusiastic, and turned out to be so talented. Thankfully nobody cut their fingers off.


We were both in awe of each persons arrangements. Everyone created a masterpiece!
See for yourself ---->>


We want to extend a sincere thanks to this first group of lovely folks who so enthusiastically joined the ranks of Flower School Alumni! Magna cum laude, y'all!

*Our December class is now full. We're cooking up our winter/spring schedule as I type this - so please stay tuned...

-- Sarah + Nicolette

10/15/2009


This arrangement made with amnesia roses, allium, persimmon, wild thyme and begonia leaves. Another example of the alternative autumnal palette...inspired by these lovely lavender echeveria. We're in the final stages of prepping for Sunday. Need to hang some lights, prep a few more flowers, do a little staging, and then of course select my outfit...

We're also starting to plan the December class - Wild Winter Workshop of Wonder?... Wrestling with Withering Winds; Wanting Whispy Winter Wonderment and Wild Wreaths of Willow? Suggestions? It would nice to hear what you would be excited about...

-SR

10/08/2009

Winter Workshop Added


Hello!
The November class is now full-- Thank you for everyone's support & enthusiasm!
We're pleased to announce a Winter Workshop on December 6! CLASS IS FULL Details on the way...


10/05/2009



Sarah, here...hot to trot with my dusty sagey, ochre-y, robin's egg blue, persimmon color palette...! Maybe my favorite yet this fall. Nicolette and I are meeting today to rap over more flower school details...more soon