flower classroom: Field to Vase American Grown Flowers Newsletter

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Field to Vase American Grown Flowers Newsletter

David Beahm

& The Detroit Flower House


	It all started with a house: The Flower House.

In October of 2015, The Flower House of Detroit opened its doors for a weekend-long Floral installation, welcoming an estimated 3,000+ visitors to tour an incredible in-house exhibit. The 15-room abandoned Detroit house, bought for $500 by Lisa Waud was no longer a home, but was a floral art exhibit she wanted to share with the community.

Collaborating with a talented team of florists from Michigan and across the country, many walls, ceilings, staircases, furniture, and even toilets were covered in fresh American Grown Flowers and living plants, totaling to about 4,000 flowers.

A snapshot of David Beahm inside his floral room.

David Beahm of David Beahm Experiences was one of the select florists who participated in the Flower House project, which garnered national media exposure. David Beahm is a man of many talents who recently started his very own flower farm. And lucky for us, David Beahm's Thistle Dew Farm in Quakertown, PA is the site of our next Field to Vase Dinner on Wednesday, September 14.

Quick look at one side of the room.

His Flower House design was brilliant, captivating and inspiring. Called "Channeling Mother Nature," his room was a woodland-inspired dining room that sat in the heart of The Flower House. His room included a moss-covered table in the center, above hung a giant tree-stump chandelier with dripping water.

A great shot of the inside of the dinning room (turned Beahm creation).

A wonderful outside shot of David Beahm's design.

The perfect duo to bring the experience to Detroit: David Beahm (Left) and Daevid Reed (Right).

The Flower House floral team who worked together under one roof,

to make this project a beautiful one.

You've seen his magic created for the Detroit Flower House, now see what he has in store for the Field to Vase Dinner Tour, when we visit his #AmericanGrown flower farm, David Beahm's Thistle Dew Farmon Wednesday, September 14!

Tickets are going fast, save yours TODAY!

F2V heads West with Sunset Magazine

Meet the F2V host for our upcoming Sonoma dinner, Johanna Silver, garden editor of Sunset Magazine


	F2V featured host Johanna Silver, garden editor of Sunset Magazine.

The Field to Vase Dinner Tour is making its way back to California to set the dinner table at one of our most anticipated stops yet! Joining us for a dinner located in California's beautiful wine country, Sunset garden editor Johanna Silver will be our "farm host" of the night.

This dinner takes place at Cornerstone in Sonoma, the home of the new Sunset test garden, on Sunday, October 16. Our F2V guests will have the opportunity to explore the many wonderful and innovative landscape designs in the garden, which celebrates the connection between art, architecture and nature.

We recently had the chance to chat with our featured host to talk about everything from designing the new test garden at Cornerstone, to her passion for supporting local farmers, and what our Field to Vase guests can expect next month when tables are set to perfection in Sonoma!

F2V: We are so excited to have you join us at Cornerstone in Sonoma as our host for the night! What are you most excited for when the Field to Vase Dinner Tour visits in October?

Johanna: I'm most excited to see Alethea's arrangements! This will be our first time harvesting and designing directly with the bounty from our test garden. It has often been used for... (Read More)

Sunset's test garden at Cornerstone Sonoma.

The location couldn't be more perfect for a dinner in celebration of American Grown blooms. Join the Field to Vase Dinner Tour for a dinner to remember in Sonoma, CA on Sunday, October 16!

Save your seats today!

Next up: Join us at Cornerstone Sonoma...or

Woodland, WA!

All of our dinners promise a one-of-a-kind experience. You can learn more about each of the dinners on this year's tour by clicking on the map below.

Be among the first to experience the new home of Sunset Magazine's test garden at Cornerstone Sonoma on October 16th in Sonoma, CA.

Tip toe through the tulips with the Field to Vase Dinner Tour as we stop at Holland America in Woodland, WA on November 6th.

AmericanGrownFlowers.org

916.441.1701

info@americangrownflowers.org

Certified American Grown, PO Box 90225, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-0225

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Join the Beginner class that shares: How to design your flowers, keep your flowers FRESH longer, learn more about color combinations, and just " how we do it". You will go home with a beautiful floral design and 3 hours of fun with someone special. The class is by appointment for 2, Monday - Friday, some Saturdays at 10am or 3pm cost: $250.00 payable by Venmo or PayPal invoice use the contact form above to message me your appointment information text/phone 913-708-2988 see you soon! Christina

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A (re-fresh)new Products, containers, techniques & supplies to work and learn with. You will create a minimum of 45+ designs in these 12 days. All designs are yours daily to take home.

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Raves & Reviews

I was looking for a refresher floral design class, where I could build on the skills I learned years ago and learn new skills, and that’s exactly what I found. Christina is a talented and knowledgeable floral artist and instructor who presents a well prepared curriculum. I was pleased with the abundance and variety of flowers we were given to work with, the tools we were given and the pleasantness of the classroom. The 12 day class I took is not an easy workshop style course. I was challenged and at times discouraged, but I learned so much and was delighted with many of the designs I was able to make with Christina’s instruction and guidance. She won’t let you off easy, and even asked a classmate to throw her design in the trash and start over(!) but I liked that, because I was there to learn and learn I did! She sometimes questioned my choices and placements when I was headed the wrong directions with a design but she didn’t give up on me or my designs. I also learned a great deal about the marketing and business side of the profession. I believe with hard work and ongoing practice this class could prepare a student like me to work in the floral industry. I have gained a connection with a world-known floral artist who is willing to offer ideas and advice in the future. I have benefited greatly from the resources Christina shared with us in the form of websites, email lists, floral design books and connections with wholesale houses. I would love to go back someday and take some of the specialized design classes she offers. The class was worth my time, effort and money. I would highly recommend it. Receiving my completion certificate at the end was very rewarding for me!
The flower classroom is a place to study serious floral design in a fun relaxed atmosphere. It is for those who want to become a professional florist to for those who just want to improve their designs for personal use. Tammy Ivy
Dear Miss Tina, I would like to tell you how much I enjoyed your class. It was such a wonderful experience. I had looked for such a long time to find a class where I could learn more about floral design. I could not have imagined a class such as yours! From flower processing to design elements; your teaching style allowed me to learn and understand so much more about this creative field. I am forever thankful to you. You have given me a great deal of insight into the floral industry, and opened my eyes to endless possibilities for myself. Thank you for sharing your gifts with others! Sincerely, Errica Parsons
Learning from Christina has been so helpful in so many ways. She is very willing to give good advice in order to help you achieve whatever your floral dream might be. After taking the 12 day basic floral design class I am happy to continue to invest in myself and take her 5 day advanced class also. At the end of the day, you go home with beautiful floral designs that you are also proud enough to give away. I feel blessed to have found her. Vicki Gayle
Anyone wanting to learn about floral design should enroll in the "explore floral design" series of classes. Christina's "Explore Floral Design " classes cover every aspect of floral design from the proper handling of fresh floral materials, the materials used in floral design,color and design theory,the mechanics of floral design as well as the "business of floral design. The course content is well organized. The studio setting is pleasant with more than adequate space and equipment. Christina supplies the clases with a wide variety of materials for studetn use. Group instruction is enhanced with a one-on-one guidance as needed. If you have an interest in floral design, you'll be glad you enrolled. Beth Ball
Christina knows flowers and the flower business! At the flower classroom she will teach you in an easy, laid back and practical style. Lee Ann
Christina I can't thank you enough for this wonderful experience with you at the flower classroom. I have grown so much professionally. I feel like a butterfly with new wings. :) I would love to continue to work with you and learn from you. You are the best! Lee Ann
Christina is an amazing instructor! What makes a great instructor? Competence in the subject , ingenuity & creativity, the ability to understand & work with people, the desire to share,give time & effort to support others in achieving high level skills. This defines Christina and the experience you will have as a student in her classroom's explore floral design class. Knowing nothing about handling fresh cut flowers,however I graduated after 10 weeks with a well-informed knowledge base, hours of practice at a newly acquired skill and a mentor for life!! Thank you, Christina from Sheryl Ewert (student)
Groupon/Awesome class. Will sign up for the next one soon!
Groupon/Great experience!
Groupon/It was worth the money just to take home your own arrangement of beautiful flowers.
Groupon/Christina M. Burton AIFD is an amazing instructor. Would consider further classes at flower classroom.
Groupon/Such a fun class. Beautiful flowers. Really learned alot about floral design and care for floral arrangements.
Groupon/Had a wonderful time with Christina, she is a great teacher and explains the art of arranging so I could understand. We all after her instructions were able to complete a beautiful bouquet to take home.
Groupon/The class was so educational and entertaining. Only 6 people can attend each session so you get hands on attention and instruction. The owner is very nice and is a great teacher. The project you leave with is beautiful.
Explore Floral Design class is a great way to learn the basics of floral design. Christina is an amazing teacher. I loved this class and am looking forward to taking her advanced classes. Shaina Jo Maag
Explore Floral Design class was wonderful. If you want to learn about designing flowers this class is a must. Christina breaks the content up into very managable pieces & continues to give suggestions on techniques to embelish your design. In the course you are exposed to all the greens and flowers that exist in the current market. Step out of the box and explore flower design. You will enjoy the class, Joyce Mc Mahon
What an exciting class. If you love flowers you will love this class and you will learn how to design flower arrangements. Christina is very helpful in showing you the "how to" to make beautiful flower arrangements that will please you and your friends. (explore floral design class) Mary Lou Heine
Christina, Thank you so much for being a part of this years Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Campaign. It's support like yours that makes our fight against blood cancers possible! The flowers were so beautiful!! Thanks again, Matt Seithel & Staff Man & Woman of the Year Event
I loved the Flower Classroom! I learned so much & had so much fun. She taught so many different designs and helped me understand deeper into the designs and that you can do so much with your designs. The class is above and beyond, I loved how many arrangments I took home with a vast array of flowers in them. Meagan McGarrah
Great Experience!! We were able to design with a wide selection of beautiful flowers, awesome opportunity. I'm very visual & loved watching you deign in demos to show how to add creative touches and take our design a step above. I learned much more than basic design, Thank you!! Cindy Heckman
Groupon/ The class was wonderful. I signed up with my mom and a friend with the intent of a ladies night out. The class was well structured, the establishment was very clean and the teacher was fantastic. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
Groupon/ Really enjoyed the class and would definitely visit the Flower Classroom again.
Groupon/ It was a wonderful class!! I had alot of fun, learned alot, and it ignited a desire to do more with FLOWERS.
Groupon/ Truly enjoyed my experience, learned much, and came home to redo my existing flower arrangements!! Definitely recommend the Classroom and the instructor!!

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Field to Vase American Grown Flowers Newsletter

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