Career & Artistry : Editorial Bouquets and Natural Framework Urns
Dates: Nov. 11-12, 2019 (Mon/Tues)
During these two days we will explore taking a grounded approach to Floristry, covering topics from nurturing yourself and your business, to pushing the boundaries in shape and design by letting nature take the lead! During our hands on sessions, we will cover advanced floristry techniques to create wonderful Editorial Bouquets and natural framework urn arrangements. Nurture yourself and your business by stretching yourself creatively.
Part of our Career & Artistry master class series.
HANDS ON SESSIONS INCLUDED:
Nature-Led Editorial Bridal Bouquet
Natural Framework: Urn Arrangement
The Career and Artistry Ponderosa Master Classes are designed as continuing education for the experienced florist who wants to dive deeper into the art of floral design, and become a designer that creates from the heart and soul, while maintaining a fulfilling career and sustainable business.
During these sessions we will teach you practical skills to grow as a florist and pursue your goals out of a place of love and internal confidence, instead of fear and comparison. We are excited to work with you to help you discover and uncover your very own artistic voice within the creative world!
"The goal is to be a designer that creates from the heart."
These classes are designed for those with some floral experience. We value both old school and new school techniques, and look forward to helping you develop a strong foundation in the art of floral design that will support your journey no matter where your flower adventures may take you!
We have designed the week of master classes to be taken together, or separately to help expand your skills and knowledge.
Floral demonstrations and hands-on instruction with Katie Davis in a small classroom setting
Hands-on Floral sessions
Thematic Lectures and Exercises
Group discussions
Ponderosa Classroom Online Facebook group to network and stay connected
BONUS! One Year Ponderosa Classroom Online Membership
Morning coffee, tea and snack
Snacks and refreshments throughout the day
Welcome gift
Workbook - includes floral list, step-by-step instructions, and discussions overviews
Beautiful vessels used in course
All flowers and supplies
Professional headshot (optional)
Access to the Guest Gallery for portfolio, website, and social media use:
- Candid and editorial shots that capture the Ponderosa Classroom experience
Group Discount on lodging at The Grand Hotel
(Included with purchase of two or more intensives)
- Ponderosa Apron
- Floral knife
- Floral Clippers
- Ribbon scissors
- Kenzen
- Rose Glove
9:30 AM | Welcome and introductions
Morning meditation
Lecture | Building a Strong Foundation - We will discuss setting up yourself up for success, building your team, protecting your work, and creating a branding strategy.
Lunch (on your own)
Lecture | Finding Inspiration - Discussion of how to pull inspiration from Nature, and your surroundings for your editorial design work, and staying connected to your artistic heart.
Demonstration | Nature Led Editorial Bouquet
Hands-on Session | Nature Led Editorial Bouquet
5:00 PM | End of day (dinner on your own)
9:30 AM | Coffee, tea and conversation
Morning meditation
Lecture | Stretching your Creative Limits - Do you want to make something unique - something innovative? What's your vision for your art? We will discuss following your intuition and taking creative risks to create truly unique works of art.
Lecture | Capturing your Work: Phone Photography 2.0 - We’ll explore adventurous phone photography and video making as well as Katie's favorite editing apps to help you to determine what style of photography and editing best suits your brand.
Lunch (on your own)
Lecture | Creating Natural Framework (Minimal Waste Designing)
Demonstration | Large and Luxurious Urn Arrangement
Hands-on Session | Urns - A lesson in large scale vase arrangements
5:00 PM | End of day (dinner on your own)
* There are three master class 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 master class.
