Flowerwild Workshops continued. Part II

Day two was about bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres and flower crowns.  The day began with Kate showing us how to make a hand-tied bouquet using the lacing technique.

Kate demonstrating the lacing technique.

We were all surprised with the gorgeous Abby as our model.  Lois Hiranaga AIFD did this colorful bouquet.

Corbin shooting our bouquets.

My bouquet perfumed with the most incredible Japanese sweet peas, ranunculus, anemones, roses, unusually colored lisianthus and phalaenopsis.

I loved making this romantic bouquet and was so busy taking photos of it that I did not do the boutonniere or corsage.  Thank you Kate and the Flowerwild team for a wonderful experience!

Flowerwild workshops, Los Angeles, CA. Jan. 29-30, 2015 Pt. I

For two days, Kate Holt of Flowerwild and her merry crew showed us an exquisite time in Los Angeles.  The fabulous Corbin Gurkin was there photographing our work the entire time that we were there.  I'd like to share some of the pictures which I took during this enjoyable experience.

Our studio

Great lounge area for chatting.

Kate offered us fabulous blooms from all over the world, some of which I had never seen before.

Incredible Japanese ranunculus!!

Corbin shooting my large arrangement.

Kate styling for the next shoot.

Our delicious breakfast!

Lunch was a feast for the eyes.  So pretty that I didn't want to eat it!

My conpote waiting to be shot by Corbin.

Corbin shooting my compote.

Lois' compote

2015 Punahou Carnival Haku

Sue and Cory making their haku for carnival.  This was Sue's first head lei!

Amanda working on a bright head lei.

My "earthy" haku in greens and browns (Marsala) with hints of reds (Burgundy) and oranges.

The pan full of goodies.

Brightly colored haku.

Pastels of pinks and purples with silver highlights.

And the sign says it all.  They sold out by noon on the first day...I hope they were able to make more for Saturday!

Punahou Carnival 2015

Dusk is falling at the 2015 Punahou Carnival.

Malasada Ewa line is not too long!

Hawaiian plate in the cafeteria with entertainment.

Tropical flower arrangements for sale in Pa'ani tent.

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Mechanics Video with Hitomi Gilliam AIFD

Fun shoot

Nicole Seu of Design3511 wanted to practice with a fancy camera so I volunteered to muster up a few wedding bouquets for her to shoot.  Mahalo Nicole for those gorgeous shots!

Eucalyptus collared bouquet with roses, carnations, iridescent viburnum berries and wax flower.

Black and white pearls and crystals surround this bouquet of delphinium, roses, carnations, wax flower and viburnum berries.

Leaf covered handle below the wire collar.

Eucalyptus leaf container holds a mini bouquet of roses.  These may be grouped to create a centerpiece or used separately as accent pieces.

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