HFNA Wedding Celebration 10/6-8/22 Hilo

 

 

The Wedding Celebration was held in beautiful Hilo.

 

Britney from Haku Maui was the first presenter and gave us a workshop on Lei Po'o (head lei).

 

 

Bruno Duarte of Canada did several beautiful "sculptural" pieces utilizing Hawaiian products.

Lia & Kelsy were a duo from the Big Island demonstrating use of wire techniques.

 

 

Sue Tabbal-Yamaguchi AIFD EMC utilized European techniques in her bouquets.

 

 Lois Hiranaga AIFD showed several lush bouquets.

Dotty Yadao incorporated bromeliads into her bouquets.

 

On the final day, Susan McLeary showed body flowers and a table garland.

 

Tim Farrell AIFD talked about principles and elements of design and added unusual touches to bouquets to make them more interesting.

Final project was held in the Liliu'okalani Garden.  All designers joined in for a pic under the arch designed by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD and flowered by many of the designers.

 

 

Flowerwild workshop Jan. 20-22, 2016

The lovely Kate Holt hosted another 2-day Flowerwild workshop at the Hudson Lofts in Los Angeles.  We had gorgeous product, fabulous food and met new floral friends with the same obsession.

An unusual ruffled tulip.

Luscious berries.

 Viburnum berries.

The Hudson Lofts in Los Angeles was our studio for two days.

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Kate explaining how to create a bouquet in your hand using the "lacing" technique.

She also explained that designing in front of a mirror helps by showing the back of the bouquet.

We had a gorgeous model for our photo shoot and here are some of the bouquets.

Sorry that I don't know who made which bouquet.

Styling the gown.

Corbin Gurkin working her magic and taking the professional shots for us.

Beautiful bouquet by Lois Hiranaga AIFD

My bouquet.

Our delicious lunch was also a fest for the eyes, catered by Heirloomla.

A true feast for the eyes!

Kate demonstrated the construction of a large arrangement using a lacing technique and a chicken wire base.  No foam.

Again, examples of the large arrangements by the participants but unfortunately, I don't know who made which arrangement.

Corbin and Kate discussing the next move.

Lois' large arrangement

My large arrangement.

Kate demonstrating how to make a boutonniere.

Demonstrating how to make a wrist corsage.

This is my small arrangement.  Didn't get to photo the others.

Also made a second bouquet.  Thank you Kate for a fun time.