with Mike Hines / Epoch Floral
Thoughtfully curated just for you, these online instructional masterclasses are your opportunity to learn the art of floral design…the EPOCH FLORAL way. no experience required. All you need is the spark to ignite your creativity, the love of flowers and your readiness to learn something new.
Curated for you by Mike Hines of EPOCH FLORAL.
THE 3 ELEMENT DESIGN: Calla lily, Spirea and Grape wood
THE 3 ELEMENT DESIGN: SIMPLY MODERN
In this masterclass, you will learn the technique of using grape wood as your base and how to add calla lily and spirea to create an impactful and simple floral design. Using just 3 elements: calla lily, spirea and grape wood, you’ll take an easy approach to floral design as if you were a professional floral designer. Here I used 30 calla lily, several spirea stems and an 18” grape wood branch. Use your favorite vase, grab some flowers and let’s design, together.
THE 4 ELEMENT DESIGN: Banksia, Spirea, Veg Rose and Grape wood
THE 4 ELEMENT DESIGN: TEXTURE GREEN
Adding to your collection of floral design ideas, this masterclass will take you through the steps to create a design using only 4 elements: Banksia, Spirea, Roses and Grape wood. Of course you can substitute flowers (see end of video). This technique is called “Clustering” using the freshest flowers, a monotone palette and blooms with texture. Mike Hines/Epoch Floral, master florist, is your host for this class. Texture plays a key role in this design. From sturdy blooms to delicate foliage and all the ingredients between….a design using only 4 elements can be very, very impactful. Enjoy
THE 2 ELEMENT DESIGN : Parrot Tulips and Bird’s Nest Fern
THE 2 ELEMENT DESIGN: TULIPS EN MASSE
This design will become your go to floral design as you learn the steps it takes to create something beautiful and lush using only 2 floral varieties: tulips and birds nest fern. The technique is simple and the result is spectacular. Grab a bowl, 50 tulips and your favorite leaves or branches……let’s design.