A mutual love of nature, seasonal flowers and education led to a unique combination: a Dutch floral artist/educator, a Finnish floral artist/photographer and 3 passionate flower farmers/founders of Slow Flowers Estonia. After their success in 2023, they now bring you a 3 day workshop focused on natural floral design.
Actually, the word ‘workshop’ doesn’t really cut it. It’s a mini retreat. A future core memory. A dream come true. A possible life-changing weekend. Or simply: all of the above!
Because this isn’t your average flower workshop. This is an immersive experience focused on nature, sustainability, community and art.
GET READY TO LEARN ABOUT:
» foam free mechanics
» creating non-traditional large scale installations
» Dutch masters inspired arrangements
» using nature as your inspiration
» working with seasonal flowers & foliage
» sustainable foraging
» how to use colour in your work
» adding depth to your design
» photographing your work in an artful way
» working in a team
» authentic marketing on instagram
» (personal) branding for your floral business
» finding confidence to take the next step
YOUR EDUCATORS
Main educator
Anne van Midden (1986) is a floral artist and educator based in the Netherlands. She specializes in seasonal designs and art installations that she often photographs herself. Reaching a worldwide audience, she also teaches natural (foam free) floral design. Her students are encouraged to develop their own style, honouring flowers local to them.
Anne van Midden will show you how to create Dutch masters inspired arrangements with beautiful, seasonal flowers, that we will photograph later. And she will lead us as we create a large scale, foam free installation together. Yes, one of those magical, immersive ones!
Anne will be hosting business sessions as well: about personal branding, authentic marketing on social media and how to stay true to who you are & what you stand for. She is in business for over 11 years, pivoted many times and very happy to share her experiences.
Guest educator
Kreetta Järvenpää (1974) is a Helsinki-based artist who specializes in photographing flowers and plants, creating contemporary floral fantasies inspired by the Dutch golden age. She has an MA degree from the University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland. Järvenpää has been exhibiting her photographs since 2017 and she has been featured in publications such as Financial Times HTSI, Rum Ute, Helsingin Sanomat newspaper, Asun magazine and Orlando magazine.
You are in for a treat because Kreetta is coming from Finland to demonstrate how she photographs her famous flower designs. She will teach you how to capture your flowers using natural light, share tips for ecological ways to design with flowers, answer your questions and spend 1:1 time with each of you as you capture your own arrangements.
Kreetta’s eye for detail, years of experience and creative heart will inspire you for sure. And after her class you will see light differently!
DETAILS
Date: August 9 – 11, 2024
Location: Estonia, Lillelausuja flower farm, 40km from capital Tallinn
Included in the ticket price:
» creative sessions, business sessions, personal feedback
» an incredible selection of locally grown flowers & foliage
» all materials and tools you will need
» a foraging hike in the area (flat terrain, chill pace)
» 2 breakfasts
» 3 nourishing lunches
» 3 group dinners
» all drinks & snacks
» a handmade ceramic bowl / hand picked vintage vase
» a gift bag with favourites from the Netherlands, Finland and Estonia
» professional photos of the workshop – including portraits, portfolio images and candid photos
Not included:
» travel & accommodation
We will provide you with tips for lodging, as well as a detailed time schedule and sightseeing tips for the area. The farm has easy access by car & train.
Payment plans available – possible to pay in four monthly instalments of 575€. Please contact slowflowersestonia@gmail.com for payment plan inquiries.
For more info and a gorgeous photo gallery of last years’ workshop head HERE
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Terms of service:
Workshop tickets are non-refundable. If you are not able to attend the workshop, you are free to find someone to take your place. Make sure we receive their contact info!
Slow Flowers Estonia and the educators have the right to use photos of the workshop, which may include images of you, on their websites or other marketing channels. If you prefer to not have your image shared, please notify us in writing prior to the workshop.
The workshop will be hosted in English.
Arvustused
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