Are you ready to take your floral design to new heights?
Would you like to master your floral technique while immersing yourself in nature and taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind?
We would love to welcome you to our two day workshop Elysian at our beautiful Hillstreams Farm in Waroona, where you will learn the art of unstructured and intentional garden floral design. Whether you choose to attend one day or fully immerse yourself for the full two days each workshop has been designed for florists and stylists of all levels and is the perfect opportunity to escape the city, connect with nature and push your flowering boundaries to new limits.
“You’re invited to join me on the beautiful farm I grew up on where I will teach you the true essence of unstructured designs and how to achieve soft flowing and romantic arrangements and installations that have a sense of belonging.”
Hillstreams Farm is located in the hills of Waroona, Western Australia, an hour and a half south of Perth Airport. The property is currently used for cattle farming and feeding the hundreds of Kangaroos that like to call it home. There is little infrastructure on the farm. It is raw, natural and largely untouched—the perfect place to get creative.
Natalie Woods
Zinnia Floral Designs
Natalie has been a flower lover her whole life. 11 years ago she made it her career and is now regarded as a leading florist in Western Australia, with her work published worldwide. Her country background and love of nature is reflected in her work where she creates soft, flowing and romantic designs. Her portfolio has seen her create large scale weddings and events, push boundaries with colour and form and she is now opening her heart to teaching those who want to learn her style.
A leading photographer will also join us for both days to take professional photographs of your work.
day one
Tuesday 29th October 2019
welcome & introduction
We will welcome you to our family farm over a cuppa and cake, take a little walk around and just get to know one another a little.
morning session: centrepiece designs
Introduction to garden style designs starting with centrepieces, including design concept, pricing and supplier information.
afternoon session: suspended installations
We will cover all aspects of large scale suspended and free standing installations, learning how to adapt the techniques to suit all budgets and styles. We will explore different shapes and practice foam free techniques.
At the end of the day you will have a chance to sit back, relax and admire your hard work as you enjoy a Sundowner meal and a glass of wine while seated around the day’s creations at a beautifully styled table that will be photographed for your portfolio.
day two
Wednesday 30th October 2019
Image Sandie Mallon
morning session: bouquet masterclass
Learn to create Natalie’s signature bridal bouquets, creating light and airy designs full of the best foraged and market blooms.
afternoon session: ceremony installation
Ceremony design. Learn to create aisle flowers and arbour installations using foam free techniques in a beautiful setting in field. A model will join us to finish the day with a bridal photo shoot to showcase your work in a fully styled ceremony setting.
(Note: Itinerary may be subject to change)
your investment
join us for one day or immerse yourself for the full two days
Included in your investment:
All flowers, foliage and sundries
Clippers to take home with you
Linen apron to keep
Handmade vessel to work with and take home (Day One only)
Hand dyed silk ribbon (Day Two only)
Light meal, afternoon tea and refreshments
Professional photography of your work
Please note that accommodation and transport is not included, however upon reserving your place we will provide accommodation options for you on request
Pricing starts from $950 for one day or $1,825 for the full weekend
Your investment can be paid in full, or if you are attending both days, you can elect to pay a $1000 deposit with the balance due 2 weeks prior to the class.
A minimum of 7 students is required for each class to run. In the unfortunate event that the minimum is not met, all students will be fully refunded.
We look forward to seeing you on the farm