Floral Design: Tussie-Mussie Teacups

Celebrate Galentine's Day with a touch of vintage charm and floral artistry! Discover the beauty and mindfulness of floral design in this hands-on workshop. You’ll design a beautiful arrangement within a delicate teacup and saucer using roses, carnations, spray roses, baby's breath, and silver dollar eucalyptus. Your instructor will guide you through each step of the process: • Flower Care and Preparation: Learn the essential steps to properly condition your flowers for longevity and beauty. • Hard Goods and Oasis Preparation: We'll demonstrate how to prepare your teacup and saucer for floral arranging. • Floral Design Principles and Techniques: Fundamental design principles such as balance, proportion, color harmony, and creating a focal point are covered. • Flower Symbolism: Learn the romantic history of flower symbolism, exploring how Victorians used flowers to convey discreet messages, as well as contemporary interpretations of floral symbolism, allowing you to infuse your arrangement with personal meaning and intention. • Hands-on: Participants will create their own teacup arrangements with step-by-step guidance. The goal of this DIY workshop is to equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to create your own arrangements at home. During the Victorian era, afternoon tea was a cherished ritual, often accompanied by heartfelt conversation and the exchange of flowers. This exchange became a discreet way to send coded messages of affection with small bouquets called tussie-mussies. We honor this tradition of intimate connection and meaningful exchange, making it a unique and fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day (or any special event). Enjoy delicious tea, engaging conversation, and create your own beautiful tussie-mussie teacup arrangement! All materials including flowers, teacups, saucers, oasis, and tools, are provided. Please note: Flowers are a natural product and may vary slightly from example photos. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Materials fee $20 + class fee $30 = $50 INSTRUCTOR: Sheena Hanscel is a certified holistic wellness and DIY floral coach who has discovered the healing power of floral design. Combining her love for nature with her background in therapy, she believes that floral design can be a transformative and therapeutic experience. Discover how floral design can inspire creativity, promote well-being, and bring joy into your life — one beautiful arrangement at a time.