An intimate florist retreat: Immerse yourself in the artistry of nature and master the essentials of floral design.
Season of Bloom
The Season of Bloom workshop is a two-day, immersive floral design experience tailored for everyone from amateur enthusiasts to advanced floral designers. Whether you're aiming to enhance your skills, expand your portfolio, or simply indulge in your passion for flowers, this event is designed to provide valuable insights and hands-on experience. With three esteemed florists guiding this retreat, you will learn the essential techniques of floral artistry. Over the course of the event, you will create stunning floral designs including a bridal bouquet, a centerpiece arrangement, and a wearable floral piece. We will also be executing a grand, on-site floral installation, collaborating with fellow attendees to bring an extraordinary vision to life. Embrace the beauty of the early spring season and join us in the creation.
Meet Your Instructors
Anita Liao
Florals by Anita
@floralsbyanita
Anita is the founder and lead floral artist behind Florals by Anita - an organic and artful event floral company founded in 2018, that centers around the abstract, inspires creativity and steps outside of the box of traditional design practices. Anita is passionate about designs that evoke emotion and a feeling of serendipity. She will be your guide through our wearable floristry portion of the workshop, instructing you through fine floral work and mechanics, as well as durability and making your florals long lasting.
Morgan Chrystian
A Petal for Your Thoughts
@petalforyourthoughts
Morgan is the founder and lead designer of A Petal for Your Thoughts, an event floral business established in 2019, which focuses on romantic, unique and abundant designs inspired by florists around the world. Morgan has been in the floral industry for over 10 years and has spent that time further developing her techniques and skills. She will be your instructor for the bridal bouquet portion of the workshop and will be teaching you how to create a garden-style, whimsical bouquet while also diving into colour theory and how to properly utilize this in your designs.
Nicola Lapp
Twin Flower Studio
@twinflowerstudio
Nicola is the heart and hands of Twin Flower Studio, a floral studio founded in 2020 that focuses heavily on sustainable practices and supporting local. Nicola has over 15 years in the floral industry and identifies as a lifelong learner, constantly evolving her craft through hands-on seminars, online workshops, and her own exploration. She will guide you through the creation of a foam-free, organic centerpiece along with an introduction to the principles of design.
"Elevate your floral design skills in a supportive and creative environment"
Join us to elevate your floral design skills in a supportive and creative environment. This workshop not only offers practical training and professional guidance but also provides unique opportunities for portfolio building with professional photography and branding headshots. Enjoy catered lunches each day and dedicated time for networking and Q&A sessions, where you can delve into business insights and floral design strategies. Whether you’re looking to break into the floral industry or simply wish to enhance your existing skills, the Season of Bloom workshop promises to be a transformative and inspiring experience.
Schedule Breakdown
Day One
9am: Meet & Mingle
Groups will be broken up to have a more intimate learning experience in each session. Sessions are 2 hours each of hands on learning of bridal bouquets, centrepieces and wearable pieces.
10am-12pm: Session 1 (bouquets, wearables, centrepieces)
12pm-1pm: Catered lunch
1pm-3pm: Session 2 (bouquets, wearables, centrepieces)
3pm-5pm: Session 3 (bouquets, wearables, centrepieces)
What is the investment?
Your investment includes all the materials, tools and premium blooms required to bring your creations to life. All you need to bring is yourself and your creative spirit and we will handle the rest!
Early Bird: $3000 + GST
September 16, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Sleepy Bird: $3250 + GST
November 30, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Night Owl: $3500 + GST
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
To ensure an intimate educational experience with ample time for individual attention from each instructor, we are offering a limited number of tickets. To secure your spot, a 50% deposit is required, with the remaining balance due by the end of February 2025.
Day Two
9:30am: Meet & Mingle
10:30am-12pm: Instruction on floral installation mechanics and logistics/prep for design
12pm-1pm: Catered lunch
1pm-4pm: Hands on installation creation: work as a team to bring an extravagant installation to life
4pm-5pm: Portfolio photo sessions
