Our much-anticipated For the Love of Peonies workshop was a beautiful success with a class full of ladies joining us for a gorgeous afternoon in the studio.

We spent this flower school class focusing on bouquet and arrangement techniques with each student finishing the session with two completed designs of their own to take home.

Although mastering the bouquet spiral technique can be quite tricky, we loved watching the initial frustration turn to satisfaction as each work of art began to develop and the bouquets took shape.

Equally enjoyable was the creation of a centerpiece where we taught the skill of using peonies as the focus bloom of any arrangement, yet not the only bloom. While a vase full of peonies is undoubtedly a statement all of its own, we were beyond thrilled to see these talented ladies embracing the challenge of working with a variety of flowers in different shapes and sizes, along with the treasured peonies.

We think you'll agree their finished creations are the perfect blend of floral design and peony perfection.

Thanks to Chocolate Arts for the afternoon treats and When Love Happens Photography for capturing the day.

We have just one workshop left in our current series where we'll be teaching the tips and tricks of personal flowers, including floral crowns and boutonnieres. We'd love you to join us for flower school!