7 Feb 2026 Field to Vase: Seasonal Centrepiece
A slow, joy-filled workshop where we wander the field, harvest what’s in season, and return to the shade to design a lush, garden-style arrangement in a vessel. You’ll learn to let the flowers lead — and leave with a centrepiece that looks like it grew that way.
What you’ll learn
- Harvesting for longevity: when to cut, how to condition, and bucket hygiene for long vase life.
- Vessel prep, foam-free: create secure, eco-conscious mechanics (frog/chicken-wire pillow) for natural movement.
- Design foundations: building a colour story, working with focal/supporting/airy stems, creating depth and flow.
- Shape & balance: asymmetry, negative space, and those whimsical “dancing” lines that make arrangements feel alive.
- Finishing & care: placement, water changes, transport, and refresh tips for days of enjoyment.
The flow
- Welcome & field walk – meet the plants, learn what’s blooming, choose your palette.
- Harvest & condition – guided cutting and quick conditioning demo.
- Mechanics made simple – set up your vessel with reusable, earth-friendly support.
- Design time – step-by-step guidance as you create your own artful centrepiece.
- Share & celebrate – gentle feedback, photos, and take-home care notes.
Who it’s for
Beginners to budding florists — anyone who loves flowers and wants to design confidently with seasonal, locally grown blooms.
What’s included
- All flowers, tools and materials (foam-free mechanics only)
- A beautiful vessel to design in and take home
- Light refreshments from the farm kitchen
- Small-group, hands-on coaching
Our approach
Everything we teach honours the flower and the earth: organic, seasonal growing; mindful harvesting; and reusable mechanics. It’s design that feels good and does good.
Good to know
- Duration: 2.5–3 hours
- Group size: 15 – 20 guests for generous support
- Location: Femme Pétale Flower Farm, Gauteng
- Investment: R 1200 per person
- What to bring: comfy shoes, your personal shears, a hat/sunscreen, and curiosity. We’ll provide the rest.
- You can also purchase standard shears here
Book your seat
This is a beloved workshop and spaces tend to fill quickly.
Come create with the seasons — from field to vase.
Planning a team day or celebration? We’re happy to host a private Field to Vase session — let’s make something beautiful together.