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On the Art Trail with Joanne

Experienced art consultant Joanne Poluch travels the region talking with various artists about their craft, their space, their work, and more.
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Woodland Wreath & Brunch 

NEW !!! Sunday November 21, 2021
at Old Galt Bottle Shop
135 George St N, Cambridge
11am to 2:00 ish

$195 for two friends

First up ! A Welcoming Mimosa – an excellent way to start a fabulous day with friends and friends-yet-to-be-met !
 & now that we have your creative juices flowing – we’ll get you started entwining a handsome twig wreath with Woodland treasures – Evergreens, Berries, Twigs, Pinecones and such – (& even a feather for those feeling particularly brave with their design!) Your finished wreath will be approx 12″ to 14″ diam. & if featured outdoors will last you well into the new year !
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DIY at HOME MINI WORKSHOPS 

Here is our NEW listing for our now
 
Pick up your supplies, flowers etc on Fridays or Saturdays & follow along Elaine’s video so that you can make it yourself !
 
Hoping you like our line up as much as we do ! (We are so excited we wet our plants! Haha)

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DELUXE DIY at HOME WORKSHOPS 

Anybody else looking forward to getting outside in the garden?
Well, to get you in the spirit of things while we are all in lockdown (again), here is a whole new set of DIY at HOME WORKSHOPS.

The idea is – you pick up all of your materials on Friday or Saturday, & then follow along Elaine’s “How to Videos”  (if you’ve been watching these – you will know that they are down-to-earth informative & rather entertaining to boot !)

We’ve lined up 2 sets – this one, listed here – we are calling DELUXE DIY – because the project takes  a little more finesse – and also we are featuring all of our best containers ! Hence the price is a little higher ($125+ or $475 for a set of 4 – you pick which 4 you want)
Our other set  – MINI DIY WORKSHOPS (so called as they are quick to put together and are $75 each or $225 for set of 4)

ANYWAY – it is our little way of bringing forth a bit of joy ! Jump on our videos alone – or get a few friends on Zoom together & make it like a Virtual Garden Party!

The full listing for both sets can be found here.

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Upcoming Projects, Workshops & Events

You’ve asked, so here it is … our upcoming calendar of Workshops, Projects and Events for the remainder of March !

A series of DIY at Home Workshops
Each week on Fridays or Saturdays you’ll curbside pickup your weekly DIY project.  Friday you will get a Zoom invitation for a Saturday Zoom meeting at 2:30pm
We are offering many of little DIY workshops ! Curbside pickup your supplies & then hop on our instructional IG video so that you can make it yourself at home.
Save the Date
Join us for an amazing Brunch at Cambridge Mill – yummy ! (all appropriately socially distanced at tables of 4 “Happy Bubble” guests.) Be entertained by a fun & informative Floral Demo featuring the wonderful floral decor of Provence by Elaine & team (think cooking show but for flowers & plants) There will also be lots of prizes ! & just before you head home – you will each make a gorgeous French Market Bouquet of colourful flowers to take home!

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Blossoms and Brunch Series

Offered monthly on the 2nd Wednesday &/or 2nd Sunday 
Starting March through to August
Make your own gorgeous Floral Decorative for take home
Each session will include both a beautiful hand-tied bouquet as well as the monthly centrepiece arrangement – we will follow the seasons along – so expect early spring blooms in March & April, Lilacs and such in May, Peonies in June – well you get the picture
You select which month you wish to attend – and also if you wish a Wednesday or a Sunday !

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DIY Mini Workshops

Have you been following our How To videos on IG ?

Well ! Now we are offering many of those as little DIY workshops !
The idea is – you curbside pickup your supplies on Friday or Saturday each week,
& then hop on our instructional video so that you can make it yourself at home.
& Here’s an idea to wash away those February Lockdown Blahs: Grab a group of friends – and you can make it together on Zoom !
& YES – you can just order the finished project – we will make it for you & you pick it up !
$65 to $75 per class – or $225 for a set of 4 workshops (you select which 4 you want !)
includes all the materials, supplies, flowers, plants etc (you’ll need a good pair of floral scissors or secateurs – we have plenty in stock at the moment ) see our Gifts For Gardeners
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BACK AT IT ! In Person Workshops !

Great news !

We are able to offer our Floral Classes & Workshops in person again !
We will be following all the health protocols – masks, social distancing etc
& limiting to 10 students – each with your own table
Upstairs with our friends at 13 Local Food & Beverage.
Some dates have moved around with an abundance of caution
& as we get back in the saddle here – so please see the Spring Schedule
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Spring Fever Cure All !

Introducing something new !
DIY at Home Workshops while we wait (not-so-patiently) for Spring ! A series of floral projects to brighten your spirits !
You may have noticed Elaine chatting about these on IG DIY VIDEOS
Each week on Fridays or Saturdays you’ll curbside pickup your weekly DIY project. Pick up times are 12:00 to 3:00 either day.
Friday you will get a Zoom invitation
for a Saturday Zoom meeting at 2:30pm
An instructional video will also be posted on FB on Friday for you to review (and in case you won’t make the Zoom session)
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Curbside Specials This Week !

Hello everyone !

Thank you for all of the fabulous feedback on

our DIY at Home Workshops
& our little How To videos !

We have quite a few things offered for both this weekend !

Follow us on IG for more Curbside Pickups 
& HOW TO videos ! 
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Curbside Pick Up This Saturday !

Here it is ! A bit of Spring to cheer you ! 
Pre-order/ Prepay via e-transfer please 
& then drop by for pick up on Saturday 12:00 to 3:00 
(you know when you are out on a grocery run)
PS – THE GLASS MISTER IS $20
Follow us on IG for more Curbside Pickups 
& HOW TO videos ! 
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Curbside During Lockdown

Yesterday, as you know, Ontario issued a stay at home order – but also at the same time is allowing non-essential retailers to be open for Curbside Pickup between 7am & 8pm – which admittedly sounded a bit confusing to me.

Anyway – this is how we are going to move forward to try to keep us all safe:

During these new restrictions we plan to be open for Curbside Pickup each week on Saturdays only between 11:00 & 2:00.

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Floral Luncheons

… and your invited

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Spring Luncheon 
Wednesday March 31st , 11am – 2:30ish
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Mothers Day Luncheon
Wednesday May 5, 11:00 to 2:00 (ish)
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Christmas 2021, An Evergreen Luncheon
Wednesday December 1st, 11am – 2:30ish
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Special Offer Extended

Introducing two new programmes:

CABIN FEVER BREAKAWAY
– 4 weeks of DIY floral projects to brighten your spirits
& …
BLOSSOMS & BRUNCH
– a monthly series of Floral Workshops after lockdown

Special Offer Extended to February 1st

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In Appreciation of Your Support

In appreciation of your support this past year, please use this coupon for your next curbside purchase.
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Beautiful Bouquets

…an introductory to floristry – no experience required
Three Sunday Afternoons 
Feb 21st, Mar 21st, April 25th 
11:00 to 2:30 ish

Upstairs at Local 13 Food & Beverage

Ever wondered how those giant hand-tied French Market bouquet are tossed together ? Well here is your opportunity!
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Winter Dates for our Certificate Programmes

Happy to announce our Winter Dates for our Certificate Programmes

Special price when you book before January 10th

We’ll be partnering up with our fav venues – Cambridge Mill & 13 Local Food & Beverage

This allows for distancing – and lucky us – will now include a bevy and light lunch !

Class sizes will be limited due to ongoing COVID restrictions
So don’t think too long!

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The Day After Boxing Day Sale !

Introducing two new programmes:
 
– 4 weeks of DIY floral projects to brighten your spirits
& …
– a monthly series of Floral Workshops after lockdown
Special Price offer ends January 1st

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SPECIAL OFFER ON WINTER FLORAL CLASSES

Happy to announce our Winter Dates for our Certificate Programmes 
& to offer you a special price when you book before the end of the month.
 
We’ll be partnering up with our fav venues – Cambridge Mill & 13 Local Food & Beverage
 
This allows for distancing – and lucky us – will now include a bevy and pizza !
 
Class sizes will be limited due to ongoing COVID restrictions – so don’t think too long!

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PRIVATE CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS

Yes we are offering Private Christmas Workshops
for you and your happy bubble of friends – from 6 to 8 guests

We’ll help you select your project $125+ per person (priced depending on the project for example a garland is $195)

We’re partnering up with 13 Local Food & Beverageto offer a bit of joy in these dreary days.

This includes a glass of wine & light lunch/ evening snack.

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Evergreen Planter Insert Workshops

Sunday November 15th, 11:00 to 2:00 ish

What will be at your front door this Evergreen season ?

Let’s figure that out together !

If you have ever attended one of Elaine’s Holiday Demos – you will know that when if comes to the Festive Season – she is all about go BIG or go home! More is More !
 
Our beautiful urn inserts are full, luscious, organic and drop-dead-gorgeous ! & include our seasonal favs such as: Salal, BC Cedar, Magnolia, Noble Fir, Pine, Curly Willow, Giant Pine Cones & the like  !

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Evergreen Season Workshops

This year more than ever, I am so looking forward to Christmas & plan to really tart up my home with Beautiful, Fragrant, Fresh Evergreens ! 

& so – we are offering a wonderful variety of workshops – wreaths, evergreen decoratives, some in antiques, garlands, mantel sprays – well !

You get the picture !

 and.. this season we are offering our workshops on Wednesday afternoons, Thursday Evenings, & on the weekend ! 
Purchase your ticket before Labour Day – and we will cover your tax.
So! For details,  jump over to our website: Christmas Workshop
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Eucalyptus Wreath Workshop

This Sunday ! 2 spots left !  

Sunday July 26th 2:00pm to 2:00pm
$125 includes: instruction, eucalyptus & “wreath kit”

You’ve loved our weekend bundles of Fresh Eucalyptus &
here is your chance to make a wonderful wreath !
You’ll entwine several varieties – silver dollar, seeded, baby eucalyptus etc & top it off with gorgeous blue thistle.

We work with all of this while it is fresh and easy to work with,
but it will dry to become a beautiful French Everlasting.

oh ! & ! the eucalyptus keeps its scent when is dry !

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Advanced Floristry

You’ve asked ! & here it is !  

Advanced Floristry for students who are experienced in the Floral Industry or who have already completed Floral Artistry 101.
We’ll be focused on grand scale floral instalments, intricate fashion bouquets & over-the-top floral decoratives!

Fall Session Starts September 9th

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Who Wants to Play with Flowers?

Just for Fun – Floral Workshops !
For the floral enthusiast, no experience necessary!
* At our NEW studio in downtown Galt
* The fee Includes all the materials, instruction & refreshments

Our floral workshops are just so darn much fun ! & require no experience !

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Floral Artistry 101

Six classes, starting July 8th, Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Fall Winter & Spring Sessions TBA
$1095 investment
Includes materials, instruction and light refreshments
Limited to 6 students (during COVID)

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Who Wants To Press Flowers?

Pressed Flower Workshop!
New dates TBA:
Thursday evening 7:00 pm
Sunday afternoon 2:00 pm
$75 includes instruction, press kit, flowers…

But wait there is more….

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Floral Artistry 101

Thinking of a career change? Floral enthusiast? Floral Artistry 101 is an introductory programme to the wedding flower basics. You will learn how to create boutonnieres, corsages, ceremony decor flowers such as grand style urns, planters and pedestals. You’ll also learn how to create florals for the show stoppers – children’s at weddings! Such as: rose balls, floral crowns, tussy mussy’s, as well as our signature, drop-dead-gorgeous garlands, centrepieces and last but not least, the bouquets!

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Floral Boot Camp

One-Week Certificate Programme
NEW FALL DATES -TBA
$995 Special Offer – when you purchase a gift certificate
Regularly: $1595 investment
Limited to 10 students.

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Weddings 101 – A Certificate Programme

Do you love flowers & gardens? Thinking of a career change?
Are you planning a DIY Wedding?

This is a great (& affordable) opportunity to learn from one the country’s top floral and gardening designers in a drop-dead-gorgeous setting -a century old stone cottage studio on the outskirts of Galt’s charming downtown core in Cambridge, Ontario.


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Wedding Flowers 201

Wedding Flowers 201
Four classes Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Fall session dates TBA
Price: $1095
Includes materials, instruction and light refreshments

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