What You’ll Learn
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Understanding color stories using soft pastels and summer brights
Seasonal flower selection and conditioning
Vessel and tool recommendations for each style
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Creating a foam-free chicken wire or pin frog base
Developing organic shape and movement
Layering textures and tones with pastel bases and bright accents
Balancing focal and filler blooms
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Utilizing negative space and clean lines
Crafting an Ikebana-inspired composition
Choosing a linear or shallow bowl for maximum effect
Creating impactful silhouettes with the same florals
Materials List:
Want to create alongside Maribel?
Gather these materials before class. (Not required, but highly encouraged!)
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Florist scissors or pruners
Chicken wire or pin frog
Waterproof floral tape
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Ranunculus
Garden Roses
Sweet Peas
Cosmos
Lisianthus
Scabiosa
Queen Anne’s Lace
Textural greens (e.g., jasmine vine, mint)
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Taper or votive candles
Linear or shallow bowls (for minimalist design)
Low, wide vases (for lush centerpiece)
Decorative trays for added elegance