Upcoming Group Zoom classes:

Floral Design + Still Life Styling

Sunday June 25, 2023 1pm PST // 20:00 GMT

Floral Photography

Sunday June 25, 2023 4pm PST // 23:00 GMT

Take a peek behind the curtain and into my floral atelier to learn all the secrets to exquisite, art historically-inspired stylings. Watch live demos, pick my brain and get inspired!

Floral Class Overview

What will we cover?

  • In short, technique and design for flowers, based on my aesthetic and art historical references

  • How to work with color to create exciting yet elegant florals

  • How to arrange them to create movement and depth (without foam!)

  • How to use still life design, props and other botanicals to enhance your floral creations, create visually striking images and tell a story

Workshop Overview:

Live demo:  See my process in action. I’ll build up a lush, floral centerpiece while we talk through everything on the artistic side (color, composition, form, texture, depth) so you can create more movement, mystery and poetry in your designs. You’ll get a window onto my thought process behind the scenes of every arrangement, as well as the practical tips, such as: what flowers to use and where to find them, choosing the right vessels for your designs, tips for working with specific flowers…

Still life styling:  Tell a floral story full of mystery and poetry, enticing seasonal bounty and ephemeral light. With florals as the anchor of the still life scene, watch the magic unfold as we add props and botanicals, adding character and telling a story in objects to create a rich tableau inspired by art history and the present moment.

Photography Class Overview

What will we cover?

  • How to use light to create photos with a painterly aesthetic

  • All the technical details, including Camera Settings and how I use them for full frame digital camera and iPhone

  • Compositional principles that draw viewers into your photos, creating movement and a sense of story

  • Considerations for working with color and palette

  • Setting up your floral photography studio

  • Everything else I can communicate about my approach to taking beautiful photos

Workshop Overview:

Live demo:  Beginning with a beautiful, pre-styled still-life scene, I’ll take you through my photography process from light to camera. We’ll cover both my standard DSLR setup as well as the iPhone setup I use for stories and videos.

As we work through different shots, I’ll talk about compositional principles and lighting techniques and how you can apply these to your photos.

Studio Tour:  I’ll give all my tips on working with different light conditions, plus a little tour of my current studio, so you can apply this to your photography setup and get the most out of your light and space.

Q&A: Pick my brain!

Takeaways:

Each workshop includes written and recorded materials to ensure you take home everything we cover in the class and probably more.

  • PDF e-book full of my secrets and tips on the topic

  • class recording

  • anything else I can think of to make this amazing!

Reserve your spot:

$89 each or $167 for both

Use the button below for PayPal checkout, or contact here or message me on Instagram for Venmo.

Class Options

FAQ

Who is this class for?

This class is a friendly, open atmosphere to drink deep and get inspired. You do not need previous floral or photography experience, but those who do have that will build on their foundation. People from many different backgrounds have enjoyed these workshops, including:

  • Florists and aspiring florists who want to get inspired with a different approach to floral design

  • Flower lovers who want to revel in beautiful blooms and soak up some inspiration

  • Bloggers, Photographers, and Creatives looking to grow their imagination, skill, and network in a botanical direction

  • Artists and painters seeking a deeper understanding and inspiration in still life and floral composition

  • Some combination of the above, or anyone who wants to add more amazing flowers to their life or work!

What if the time doesn’t work for me?

You can still sign up for the class and will receive the recording and all supplementary materials. We will work with your time zone or schedule to give the chance ask me any questions that come up and still get the most out of this experience.

Other questions?

Contact me here or message me on Instagram.