INCLUDED

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REFRESHMENTS & FAREWELL DINNER

Morning coffee, tea and snack

Snacks and refreshments throughout the day

Community Dinner (Optional for any workshop guests for the week)

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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY

Floral demonstrations and hands-on instruction with Katie Davis in a small classroom setting

Hands-on Sessions

Thematic Lectures and exercises

Group discussions

Ponderosa Classroom Online Facebook group to network and stay connected

One Year membership to the Ponderosa Classroom Online platform

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MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

Welcome gift

Workbook - includes all recipes, step-by-step instructions, and discussions overviews

Beautiful vessels used in sessions

All flowers and supplies

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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Professional headshot

Access to the Guest Gallery for portfolio, website, and social media use:

   - Candid and editorial shots that capture your Ponderosa Classroom experience

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OTHER

Group Rate on lodging at The Grand Hotel

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OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

PONDEROSA FLORISTRY KIT - $150 USD

(Included with purchase of two or more Intensives)

- Ponderosa Apron

- Floral knife

- Floral Clippers

- Ribbon scissors

- Kenzen

- Rose Glove

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SCHEDULE & OPTIONS*

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ENTERTAINING WITH FLORALS

FRIDAY

9:30 AM | Welcome and introductions with coffee and tea

Morning meditation

Lecture | Events & Weddings- Discussion on real weddings and events, and the different roles within floristry.

We will cover:

- Budget Friendly Design Alternatives (minimalist table arrangements, focal pieces, bridesmaid bouquet alternatives, etc.)

- Minimalist Designs & Styling

- Understanding “the brief” - How freelancers interpret a standard brief describing the florals for a whole event

Lunch (on your own)

Group Hands-on Session | Creating the Table -In a group, you will arrange and style a table setting according to a brief providing by “the client”.

We will cover:

- Minimal design: “Ikebana” style table arrangements

- Simple & elegant Table Styling

Demonstration | Floral Arches

Group Hands-on Session | Creating Romantic Floral Arches

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | COMMUNITY DINNER

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* There are three sessions across the week. You are welcome to attend any or all as you wish. All guests are welcome to the community dinner on Friday, whether or not you signed up for the Friday session (RSVP required).

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**A Note about Floral Foam: although we try to avoid using it on a regular basis, it’s important to know when Floral Foam will likely be necessary, and how to use and dispose of it properly.