Statement Floral Arrangements Workshop with Elle Sullivan

Go big and bold with floral design while tackling a statement floral arrangement! In this workshop with florist-farmer Elle Sullivan of Mellifera Flowers, students will practice techniques for achieving sculptural designs using florist mechanics and specialty ingredients. Each student will take cues from color theory to craft nuanced and expressive palettes, work with larger vases (more flowers!) to try out dramatic arrangement styles and shapes, and lean on instructor Elle for individual guidance for trying out new design techniques. Using a provided vase and reusable floral mechanics, students will select their ingredients from Mellifera’s farm fresh “flower buffet,” featuring September’s best blooms, such as dahlias, zinnias, and eucalyptus. The resulting arrangements will be an ephermeral piece of art that reflects each participant’s creative eye!

Additional information:

• Advanced registration required.
• A $55 materials fee is due in class to the instructor and covers a vase, reusable floral mechanics, and an array of local flowers.

Prerequisites:

• Ages: This workshop is suitable for students ages 18+.
• Skill level: Open to all skill levels, but geared towards students with past experience. While previous participation in a Mellifera workshop isn’t necessary, some familiarity with floral arranging or other creative pursuits is helpful. Totally new to floristry? No worries— this class will help you harness and execute your unique creative vision!