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Candlelit Elegance: Low, Lush & Minimal Summer Centerpieces
Class Details
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Learn to design two stunning centerpiece styles using the same seasonal blooms. Create a low, lush centerpiece with soft pastels and vibrant summer tones for a modern romantic look, or craft a minimalist arrangement that celebrates negative space and elegant simplicity. Both styles are perfect for weddings, intimate dinners, or editorial tablescapes.
- Class Type: Live, Interactive Online Workshop
- Date: April 23, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST, Q&A: 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Meeting Link: Google Meet (Link will be provided upon registration & payment)
- Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate
- Class Fee: $120
APR. 23, 2025 | 7:30 PM EST
FOUNDATIONS OF DESIGN
- Understanding color stories using soft pastels and summer brights
- Seasonal flower selection and conditioning
- Vessel and tool recommendations for each style
LOW, LUSH CENTERPIECE (MODERN ROMANTIC)
- Creating a foam-free chicken wire or pin frog base
- Developing organic shape and movement
- Layering textures and tones with pastel bases and bright accents
- Balancing focal and filler blooms
MINIMALIST ARRANGEMENT (CHIC & INTENTIONAL)
- Utilizing negative space and clean lines
- Crafting an Ikebana-inspired composition
- Choosing a linear or shallow bowl for maximum effect
- Creating impactful silhouettes with the same florals
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Material List
Want to create alongside Maribel? Gather these materials before class! (Not required, but highly encouraged!)
FLOWERS
- Primary Flowers:
- Ranunculus
- Garden Roses
- Sweet Peas
- Cosmos
- Lisianthus
- Scabiosa
- Add-ons for Variation:
- Queen Anne’s Lace (for softness)
- Jasmine vine
- Mint
- Textural Greens:
- Taper or votive candles
- Linear or shallow bowls (for minimalist design)
- Low, wide vases (for lush centerpiece)
- Decorative trays for added elegance
ACCENTS
- Florist scissors or pruners
- Chicken wire or pin frog
- Waterproof floral tape
TOOLS
