ELEGANT, NUANCED, ARTISAN FLOWERS.
Personal floristry classes, & seasonal workshops from Christchurch and other beautiful locations.
From my studio in Christchurch, New Zealand…
Where we have a dream climate for those that love an English style of garden and flowers. As I do. It’s a very happy coincidence that my name is English, entirely lucky I think.
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I arrange with seasonal flowers from local growers, stems from my own cutting garden and sustainably foraged treasures chosen for their natural movement and form. They are inspired by botanical studies, often romantic and soft, and sometimes moody. With tendrils and arching stems, they are flowers that honour artisans of the past.
I love creating for and teaching people who adore garden-style flowers, along with a more elevated and elegant style. Those who love nuanced colours, and exquisite details. Those who love the way flowers bring an atmosphere of magic and celebration. You might be planning a wedding or a special occasion. Maybe you’re a gardener, a grower, or simply a flower lover who would like to explore your creativity and join me to learn and create with flowers.
FLOWER WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Learn about sustainable flower design, with local seasonal flowers, and stems from my cutting garden, along with foraged treasures. One of the most beautiful parts of this way, is that every season reveals its own floral beauty, something that I absolutely love.
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My way of arranging is about knowing which type of flowers to select, how to gather an exquisite colour palette, the movement of stems to look for when picking, with the way and order that the flowers are placed. It’s about looking for that stem that has bends and wiggles, and knowing where to give it it’s moment of glory.
Classes are from my studio and other special places further afield sometimes. All you need is a love of flowers, and a desire to experience a time of inspiration and nurturing.
“YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW wonderful IT IS TO COME OUT OF THE DARK FRUSTRATION OF BEING UNABLE TO CRYSTALLISE SUCH visions YOU MAY HAVE, & TO FIND SUDDENLY A POSSIBLE MEDIUM OF EXPRESSION.”
Constance Spry
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