Treat yourself to a flower design workshop! According to the New York Times, homemade flower designs are one of the hottest new trends around the country. Learn to create elegant, minimalist, contemporary flower designs for hostess, holiday, and special occasion gifts.
Participants will learn the selection and conditioning of flowers, design principles including flower and branch choices, color combinations and the choice of the correct vessel to complement the flowers. The instructor will demonstrate her signature techniques. The class will be limited to six students for hands-on instruction and practice. Leave the workshop with a creative arrangement. Feel free to bring a camera to record steps of your work and a notebook/sketchbook.
The workshops will be taught by Binaifer Davar.
Instructor bio:
A unique and creative flower designer, binaifer was recently honored to design THE centerpiece for a private reception in the Atrium of the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, one of the top event venues in Washington, D.C. binaifer is known for incorporating her vases into her flower designs, resulting in precious masterpieces of flower sculptures. Her technique includes creating swirls and loops of curly willow, often on their side, to hold her flowers. Her use of fine-gauge jewelry wire adds finesse and intricate detail to her work. She has an eye for line, form and presentation resulting in exquisite flower designs. Her flower sculptures and designs are influenced by artists such as O’Keefe, Miro and Calder. Her designs can be viewed on the following sites:
www.flowersbybinaifer.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/flowersbybinaifer
www.greatfallsstudios.com
Contact the instructor at binaifer@aol.com or 703-568-0448.
To register: Contact Terri Parent at parent.terri@gmail.com or 703-433-5358. Workshops will be held at the Great Falls School of Art, 1144-D Walker Road, Great Falls, VA.
$75, plus a $20 supply fee paid directly to the instructor.
