Class: Intro to Floral Design Workshop
Tuesdays, January 14, 2025 - European Hand-tied Bouquet
Tuesdays, January 21, 2025 - Vase Arrangement
Tuesdays, January 28, 2025 - Spring Bulb Planter
Time: 6 pm to 8pm
Cost: $325 for 3 classes
Instructors: Darlene Rupke
Description:
A Floral Design Journey – 3 Creative Sessions
Session 1: The Art of European Spiral Design
Discover the timeless beauty of the European hand-tied bouquet. Master spiral techniques that elevate your floral designs, inspired by Dutch traditions and loved by florists worldwide.
Session 2: Vase Styling with Spring Blooms
Design an elegant vase arrangement using sustainable chicken wire mechanics. Create a fresh, spring-inspired piece with expert tips to achieve a polished, professional finish.
Session 3: Build Your Own Spring Bulb Planter
Add a pop of color to your home! Layer and arrange tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths into a custom planter designed to bloom just as winter ends. All materials included—bring home your creation and watch it grow!
What’s Included:
Floral Tips & Tricks: Learn techniques used by professionals for stunning results.
Plant Knowledge: Understand flower care, maintenance, and design principles like color theory and composition.
Creative Exploration: Discuss career opportunities, floral history, and how to create impactful designs for interiors and events.
✨ Special Offer: Book all three sessions together for a discounted rate!
Join us to grow your skills, create something beautiful, and brighten your days with the art of floral design!
Darlene Rupke:
Darlene Rupke has been passionate about flowers since childhood // when she cut all her Mother's tulips!
She studied at Humber College where she graduated with honours from the retail floristry program in 1994. She has trained in the Netherlands, NYC and California. At the age of 25 she was one of Canada's youngest to achieve the CAFA recognition.
Her passion for design, strategic thinking and creativity give her an innovative approach to up & coming industry trends. // Her talents have been recognized by local celebrities, industry magazines, Style at Home magazine, local charities and corporations such as MacKenzie Financial, RBC and Magna international. She is also an accredited Judge for Skills Canada.
Her entrepreneurial adventures began in 2005 when she opened Seasons Floral Studio. After 15 years in retail she sold her studio and founded Petal Academy in 2020. This was a pivotal move to floral subscription programs & online education & to share the joy of flowers to households everywhere! Her mission // empower individuals to “Be Fearless with Flowers”
Darlene is a budding bloom grower & gardener and is proud to use as much local & Canadian grown blooms as possible.
*CAFA Canadian Academy of Floral Art
Location:
621 Timothy St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1R3, Canada
Our cancelation policy:
https://www.newmakeit.com/pages/class-policies-cancellations