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Coming up with new ways to
construct and wear flowers is
an ongoing process, and it's one
I love being a part of because it
makes our clients feel extra special
and makes my business unique."
FR: Who are your favorite
botanical couture educators,
and what are your favorite
workshops or books for learning
botanical couture techniques?
Anne Thorne: I can't say enough
about Sue McLeary and the work
she does. Françoise Weeks is such an
inspiration, as well. ey both want
to push the limits of what's possible
and what we can dream up as floral
designers, and they truly believe that
florists are artists. ey share freely
and have helped to change the culture
in floristry from a place where ideas
were to be guarded as secrets to a
place of abundance, where we can all
share thoughts and learn from each
other. When we share, we all grow.
And, no one else will do it just like
you. You're the special ingredient;
you bring the magic.
Susan McLeary offers both in-person
instruction and online tutorials on botanical
couture design, as well as other subjects.
Visit her websites, susanmcleary.com/courses
and passionflowersue.com.
Françoise Weeks teaches in-person workshops
on creating botanical couture designs, as well
as on wedding and woodland design. Learn
more at francoiseweeks.com.
Floral design by
Tiffany Weinbender
Photo by
Nectarine Dream Photography
Floral design
by Anne Thorne
