Françoise is coming to the Atlanta, GA area!
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21 & 22, 2015, 9AM to 4PM each day
Hosted by Sherry Donnelly of:
Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio
Location: Vinewood Plantation in Newnan, GA
(about 30 miles southwest of Atlanta)
Botanical Couture Workshop
Class size limited to 20 students!
Please bring your own tools, i.e. clippers, scissors, wire cutters and knives.
Lunch will be provided.
Register for the Workshop
Price $1,185
Tuesday, April 21 – Headpieces and Jewelry
When it comes to floral millinery, a design may be lush and vibrant or simple and elegant. The elements used, all add up to a unique floral headpiece design. After fashioning a basic armature that can be bent or shaped, your creativity will be called upon to construct these cascading arrangements. Flowers, striking foliage and bundles of berries compose a picture perfect floral headpiece. The afternoon session will focus on jewelry and you will learn how to make rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
Wednesday, April 22 – Purses & Shoes
A floral purse can be used as a centerpiece, bridal bouquet, or as adornment for the flower girl. Observe the mechanics that are used to create a structure that imitates the elaborate style of couture. Once your base is created, let your imagination run wild with how to cover it: foliage, petals, gilded leaves, feathers or sisal materials. Elegant and gorgeous, fairytale slippers are a striking addition to fashion shows, bridal showers and weddings. Floral shoes can be created from wire structures or using an old shoe as a base that can then be worn! Once the foundation is laid, styles can vary widely depending on your choice of flowers and foliage.
On Wednesday afternoon we will have a photo shoot, sponsored by a professional photographer. Models, dressed in beautiful wedding gowns will model your beautiful designs!
to RSVP or for more information
Workshop Info
Françoise Weeks
francoiseweeks.com
francoise@francoiseweeks.com
503-236-5829
Lodging Info
Sherry Donnelly
Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio
info@gertiemaes.com
706-968-8744
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