To design like Constance Spry…”it means bouts with the brambles, flirtations with ferns, and carnival with cabbages.”
-Beverly Nichols, Excerpt from ‘How to do the Flowers’ by Constance Spry
About the Workshop
Constance Spry (1886-1960) considered the Godmother of sustainable floristry, was a British social worker turned elite floral designer, author and educator who was known for using unconventional elements that could easily be grown and found at home. She became the florist to Queen Elizabeth while breaking the boundaries of prejudice and class within the floral industry.
For this workshop, Melissa will guide you to create your own elevated design using Constance’s preferred mechanics and design techniques while sharing tips and stories about Constance’s incredible life.
Take your design home along with two professional images of your work!
About the Instructor
Melissa Feveyear is the visionary behind Terra Bella Flowers, who combined her formal design training with her education in Environmental Studies/ Hazardous Waste Management to create one of the nation's first ecological focused flower shops. Melissa is a proud founder of the Seattle Growers Market. She has been featured in Debra Prinzing’s ‘The 50 Mile Bouquet’, NPR and other national and international publications.
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