I am honored to be teaching at Florabundance Design Days this January, and I hope you will join me there! Learn new design techniques, connect with a long list of floral professionals and vendors, and grow your community. All of this will take place at the gorgeous Santa Barbara Hilton Beach Front Resort in California.
PRESENTERS
Paul Thomas Floral Design from London
Holly Chapple of Holly Heider Chapple Flowers (representing Syndicate Sales)
Hitomi Gilliam AIFD, PFCI
Katie Davis of Ponderosa & Thyme (that's me!)
Alicia Schwede of Flirty Fleurs
Shawn Chamberlain of Full Bloom
Shane Meehan of Oak & Fig
Lerina Winters Photography
Teresa Schafer for Alexandra Farms
DesignMaster Color
Chrysal USA
Get all of the details and register at the Florabundance website!
Photos: Abbie Melle, Lerina Winter
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY
Floral shears, flowers and foliage, silk ribbon and all other materials needed for the course
Floral demonstration and one-on-one instruction with Katie Davis
Access to candid photos from the Ponderosa Team taken during the day for portfolio usage and memories
Floral community + and new flower friends
Morning coffee, tea and snacks
Snacks and refreshments throughout the day
Community Dinner
SCHEDULE
9:30 AM | GUESTS ARRIVE - Coffee, tea and conversation
WELCOME - First Day of Spring Meditation + Bridal Bouquet Demonstration led by Katie Davis
LEARN & CREATE - Katie leads the class in designing their own Bridal Bouquet
LUNCH - Grab a bite to eat on your own, or make plans as a group (There are lots of options within a quick walking distance!)
CREATE & SHOOT - Finish up your Bridal Bouquet with Katie's guidance, then learn to take photos your work
HAPPY HOUR + GROUP REFLECTION: We will exchange phone numbers and email address, chat as a group about the day’s experience and hold space for future dreams with each other!
6:00 PM FEASTING: Celebrate with your new flower friends, today was a glorious day!
8:00 PM | GOODBYES & SEND OFF WITH LOVE!
This Master Class will be held at the Ponderosa Classroom in Salem, Oregon.
Guests will be responsible for all travel arrangement to get to the Master Class (including airfare and car rental/train fare/etc.).
Please feel free to email with any questions or if you need help making arrangements.
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 1.5 hours by car
While accommodations for the week are not included, guests will be invited to book a room in The Grand Hotel for a special group rate.
The hotel is located just two blocks from the Ponderosa Classroom.
