Flower lovers in Vancouver, here’s your chance to do-it-yourself and learn more about floral design (and other pretty DIY crafts like cookie decorating) this Spring! See below for a list of workshops hosted by Vancouver modern floral design company Il Fioraio and other local small businesses.
Cookie Decorating
In this sweet, fun, and hands-on workshop, you’ll master surprisingly simple techniques for transforming icing and sugar cookies into edible art. Kylie, baker and owner of Letterpress Bakery will walk you through a step by step “how to ice” cookie demonstration, then each participant decorates their own version.
- Where: The Juice Truck (28 W. 5th Avenue)
- When: Thursday March 14th from 7pm to 9pm
- Price: $65
Decor Styling and Wedding & Event Planning
Natasha from Clearwater Weddings and Tijana from A Plentiful Life are teaming up to help you plan the fine details that make a wedding — or any other special event — remarkable, affordable and with little impact on the environment.
- Where: The Juice Truck (28 W. 5th Avenue)
- When: Thursday March 21 from 7pm to 9pm
- Price: $30
Party & Wedding Flowers
Learn the basics of designing some of Il Fioraio’s favourite floral pieces – the flower crown, buttonholes (boutonnières), as well as a posy bouquets. You’ll leave this workshop with a better understanding of how to plan and design your own party and wedding flowers. Absolutely no experience is required.
- Where: The Juice Truck (28 W. 5th Avenue)
- When: Thursday March 28 from 7pm to 9pm
- Price: $60
Easter Centerpiece
Join Il Fioraio for a special 2-hour fresh flower workshop at the Ativo studio in Port Coquitlam and create a stunning Spring inspired Floral Arrangement, a perfect addition to your Easter holiday decor.
- Where: Ativo Skincare Studio (1952 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam)
- When: Thursday April 18 from 7pm to 9pm
- Price: $65
Mother’s Day Spring Wreath
Come for your mom, come with your mom or send your mom! This is a great way to treat your Mom this Mother’s Day. Create an amazing Floral Wreath using a beautiful selection of faux flowers and foliage, learn new techniques, tips of the trade, and take home your creation at the end of the evening.
- Where: The Juice Truck (28 W. 5th Avenue)
- When: Wednesday May 8 from 7pm to 9pm
- Price: $69
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For more details about each of these workshops, visit the Il Fioraio Florist website at: ilfioraioflorist.com.
