Native Botanical Dyeing & Floral Arranging Workshop

In Collaboration with Rivarossa Botanicals

During this workshop, participants will have the exciting opportunity to create a one-of-a kind botanically dyed silk scarf as well as a fresh wildflower bouquet arrangement using locally grown Australian native flora. Delve into the world of nature and sustainability- learning the unique hands-on methods of natural dying and floristry crafts whilst sharing insight into the environmental impacts of these industries and driving change through more sustainable practices.

What’s included:

  • Create your own natural silk scarf with native botanical prints

  • Craft a fresh native wildflower bouquet arrangement to take home

  • Gain expert industry knowledge, sustainability tips & practical instruction from Carly and Tara

  • All tools & equipment will be provided

  • Enjoy light snacks and refreshments during the workshop

  • Experience the cosy ambience of a bright, plant-filled venue

  • Engage in an afternoon of chats and community connection whilst crafting your unique pieces

  • No prior experience is required

*Native flower varieties and botanical print shapes / colours may differ slightly from the pictured examples based on what is available and in season.

*NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Learn more about Rivarossa Botanicals below:

Images by Euka Floral Design, & Rivarossa

 
 
 

Flower Centrepiece Workshops

In Collaboration with Open Hands Creative

Spend an afternoon working with beautiful Australian grown, seasonal flowers and learn how to create your very own fresh floral centrepiece to take home and enjoy. You will be taught the basic floristry skills and techniques to arrange flowers directly into a decorative ceramic vase without the use of toxic floral foam! With a focus on sustainability, learn about the types of flowers and floristry practices that support our environment and reduce waste.  

What’s included:

  • Fresh, seasonal, Australian-grown flowers 

  • White ceramic vase 

  • All florist tools & equipment

  • Industry knowledge and expert guidance form Tara 

  • Mulled wine (Because it’s winter!)

  • Tea + kombucha

  • Delicious individual cheese plate

  • Community connection

About Open Hands Creative
Open Hands Creative is an art experience business that offers creative workshops, immersive events, and community connection. They believe in bringing like-minded people together and forming an open community that gives back to our planet. They are proud to be a plastic and waste free small Australian business.

*NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Tickets available to purchase via the Open Hands website.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Images by Euka Floral Design & Open Hands Creative

Sustainable Native Bouquet Workshops

In Collaboration with Open Hands Creative

Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and community and learn how to create your very own gift-wrapped native bouquet using locally grown seasonal wildflowers. With a focus on sustainability, learn about the types of flowers and floristry practices that honour the beauty of nature and respect our environment. You will be taught basic floristry techniques to create a hand-tied spiral stem bouquet with wrapping, along with tips and tricks to keep your arrangement fresh, long lasting, and as eco-friendly as possible.

Upcoming Date: 2.30pm - 5pm Sunday 26th May, 2024

Location: Feld & Co: 6/496 Marmion St, Booragoon

What’s included:

· All native flowers

· All florist equipment

· A recycled jar to take your bouquet home in

· Expert guidance from Tara

· Local Swan Valley wines

· Delicious cheese nibbles

· Community connection

About Open Hands Creative
Open Hands Creative is an art experience business that offers creative workshops, immersive events, and community connection. They believe in bringing like-minded people together and forming an open community that gives back to our planet. They are proud to be a plastic and waste free small Australian business.

Tickets available to purchase via the Open Hands website.

 
 
 
 
 

Flower Posy Jar Workshops

with Art Space Collective, Scarborough

Spend an afternoon enjoying a glass of champagne surrounded by beautiful fresh flowers on the roof top terrace at Scarborough’s flourishing Art Space Collective. Learn how to create your very own flower posy jar using seasonal Australian-grown blooms. With a focus on sustainability within the floristry industry, you will learn about the types of flowers and floristry practices that reduce waste and respect our planet. You will be taught the basic floristry skills and techniques to create a posy flower arrangement paired with a recycled glass jar, along with tips and tricks to help keep your flowers fresh at home. No prior experience required. *Flower types are subject to seasonal availability and may differ slightly to what is pictured.

What’s included:

· Fresh seasonal flowers

· Floristry tools and equipment

· A recycled glass jar

· Expert guidance from Tara

· Glass of champagne

About The Art Space Collective
The Art Space Collective is an inspired and innovative community hub, which, in the words of Leon Pericles, aims to “inject art into the non-believers.” Run by a team of skilled, dedicated, humorous and exceedingly elegant volunteers, the Art Space Collective houses Scarborough’s first gallery alongside an area for artisan workshops where creatives, and normal people, can come together to connect with art, ideas and each other!

*NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Tickets available to purchase via the Art Space Collective website.