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In our Sympathy Arrangements Floral Design class, we invite you to explore the artistry and compassion that goes into creating floral tributes that convey comfort and solace during times of loss. This specialized class provides a unique opportunity to develop the skills and sensitivity required to craft thoughtfully designed sympathy arrangements for funerals and memorials. Designing with Sustainable Mechanics will be a benchmark of this important and unique floral design workshop.
Learn these design techniques from two seasoned floral designers:
Lori Poliski of Flori in Woodinville and Alicia Schwede, owner of Fleurs Creative in Snohomish.
The workshop will take place at Alicia’s studio in Snohomish.
What sets the Sympathy Arrangements Floral Design class apart?
Lori and Alicia will be sharing sustainable mechanics to create timeless and elegant sympathy arrangements that serve as a fitting tribute to the departed. We will teach you how to make beautiful sympathy or farewell flowers with solid eco-friendly mechanics that are 100% compostable including wreaths and heart forms.
We are looking forward to sharing sustainable mechanics with attendees, including Oshun Pouches, Agrawool, Oasis Terrabrick, and Phoam Lab products.
Why the focus on sustainability and the environment? Did you know that scientists recently found microplastics in fresh snow in Antarctica for the first time? As florists, we love beautiful flowers and foliage and it is imperative that in our work that we don’t contribute to pollution of the planet.
What You’ll Learn in this specialized floral design class:
Three Important Design Styles for Sympathy Flowers – A Standing Spray, a Casket Spray and an Urn Design.
Learn from two seasoned floral designers – Alicia Schwede who is the owner of Fleurs Creative and Lori Poliski of Flori in Woodinville.
Work with Sustainable Mechanics – We will be sharing a variety of floral design mechanics. We feel it is important to give students the opportunity to try a variety of sustainable mechanics, including Oshun Pouches, Agrawool, Oasis Terrabrick, and Phoam Labs.
Expressive Techniques: Acquire techniques for creating arrangements that express empathy, warmth, and support.
Client Consultation: Learn effective communication skills to conduct compassionate consultations and understand the unique needs of grieving families.
Who should take this floral design class:
This class is open to all floral design enthusiasts, florists, and individuals interested in using their creative skills to provide comfort during times of loss.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, this class offers a unique and valuable focus on sympathy arrangements.
Join us in this compassionate journey of floral design, where your artistry becomes a source of solace and remembrance.
Dates & Details:
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time: 9am to 2pm
Location: Fleurs Creative, 105 Avenue A, Snohomish, WA 98290
Investment: $395.00 per person
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