Would you guess that we were shaking in our boots when this photo was taken?
What an amazing experience this was!
Our first ever Pause Floral Workshop and WOW, did we kick this journey off on a high note! 16 Amazing and creative hearts came together (and spent their hard earned cabbage) to share in our knowledge.
It is important for us to make our students feel special. Our little labour of love after each day of class is to set the table. We just love to see their faces when they walk in each day and see all of the special details put together just for them.
Day 1 was all about theory and tablescapes. When learning a new skill (or even just sharping up old ones) it is best to start at the beginning. So we start with the basics and build our students up to a point where they have the skills to do anything they put their mind to.
Meet Debbie Lourens
We are lucky enough to know amazeballs people in this industry. Some we even get to call our friends. Debbie is one of those people. Not only is she a crazy talented photographer, she also hosts phone photography workshop. Our students were lucky enough to get a crash course from the master herself!
Day 2 was all about bouquets, floral accessories and yes, a tad more theory.
Meet Design by Marcel
We introduce to another amazeballs friend of ours, Design by Marcel. Marcel is also from Tulbagh (like Anli) and he is literally the king of foraging. We are so lucky to have him educate our students on responsible foraging and also for sharing some of his favourite (and oh so funny) foraging adventures.
Day 3 is all about the installations. We cover certain mechanics that you would mostly use when doing large installations. Here we only focussed on arch and hanging installations. Here we love to take a step back and observe our students. It is really amazing to see how they’ve grown in only 3 days, hearing them laugh and chatting up a storm with their new-found-friends. Have a look at our Pause August 2020 Editorial here.
This was really a very difficult post to put together. We wish we could share ALL of the beautiful photographs but that is just not possible! A big thank you again to all of our students who trusted us with their hearts and their money. We feel blessed to know you and we look forward to see where your creativity leads you.
A Few Special Shout Outs
A BIG thank you again to our amazeballs suppliers. You can read more about them here .
Photographer: Jani B Photography | Venue: Landtscap | Dress: Alana van Heerden Bridal | Model: Mari Fouche | Hair & makeup: Iza Cloete | Stationery: Simplicite.co.za | Jewellery: Gold and I Designer Jewellery | Tabletop elements: Two Birds | Chairs: Baie Goeters | Linen + Draping + Plinths: N Concepts and Design | Candles: Ohrr Candle Collective | Vases for your arrangements: Seven Teal Brushes
A BIG thank you again to our amazeballs gift bag sponsors. You can read more about them here .
Discount Voucher: Maria Magdalena Atelier | Handmade Herbal Soap: Fynbos Therapy | Organic Natural Skincare Range Samples: Mayamara African Botanicals | Olive Oil: Theuniskraal Olive Oil | All Natural Lip Balm: Eva Natuurlik
A BIG thank you again to our amazeballs prize sponsors. You can read more about them here .
9ct Gold wishbone ring: Gold and I Designer Jewellery | Gin Essentials: Gin Tin | Organics Skin Care Range: Hemp Love ZA | Organic Botanical Natural Skincare Range: Mayamara African Botanicals