a study of heirloom roses with little flower school at garden valley ranch in petaluma, california.images: my finished arrangement, working away, stunning demonstration arrangement.
Late last month I spent an entire day learning to arrange flowers with Nicolette Owen of Nicolette Camille, and Sarah Ryhanen of Saipua - collectively the Little Flower School. Student's learned to how to make attractive arrangements using a variety of stunning blooms, including, fresh cut heirloom roses from the garden.
I chose deep burgundy reds and pale dusty yellows for my arrangement - featuring Peter B. and Black Baccara roses, orchids, smoke bush foliage and ranunculus.
Nicolette transforming a tulip by gently bending it's petals back, creating an entirely new shape to work with.
Sarah showing off a selection of poppies.
Sarah and Nicolette simultaneously building the foundation of an arrangement.
Our work space at Garden Valley Ranch.
katie, this must have been such a special day! and, your arrangement is so bold. I'm a big ole fan of Little Flower School (and roses of every kind, oh yes.) These photos are almost like being there. thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have seen some arrangements by Saipau before and they're always so unique and have the feeling of movement. What an awesome workshop! I really like the assymetry of your arrangement.
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