A Day of Dutch Master Inspiration – Student Work from Our Floral Design Class
There’s something timeless and soulful about the way light moves across a floral arrangement—especially when the inspiration comes from the works of Dutch Master painters. In our recent floral design class at Fleurs Creative, we immersed ourselves in that old-world elegance, drawing from the rich, moody, and deeply layered compositions of Rachel Ruysch.
The students were incredible. With thoughtful placement and careful consideration of color, shape, and movement, each one created a floral still life that truly captured the spirit of the Dutch Golden Age. These arrangements weren’t just flowers—they felt like rich paintings coming to life in 3D form.
We had an incredible variety of flowers to work with, including dramatic Fritillaria Persica, towering Crown Imperialis, and an irresistible assortment of tulips—fringed, parrot, and double varieties in the most sumptuous shades. Their texture and personality added drama and decadence to every design.
Ahead of class, students knew I’d be photographing their finished arrangements, so they brought their creativity and intention to each piece. I set up a styled space in the studio with grapes and blood oranges, a nod to the still-life paintings that inspired our work. The natural light streaming in through the windows enhanced every petal and shadow, creating that painterly atmosphere we all love.
Every photo in this post showcases student work, and I’m so proud to share their artistry with you. Scroll through the gallery below to experience the beauty they created—rich with depth, drama, and Dutch Master magic.
Thank you to all the students who attended and made this such a special day.
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Alicia
