Wreath Making with Shannon Farmer
Updated: Oct 6
Learn how to create a beautiful dried flower wreath using seasonal blooms grown and dried right here on Salt Spring Island.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover which flowers dry best, techniques for preserving their colour and beauty throughout the year, how to make wreath a base out of willow, and tips for starting your own dried flower garden.
You'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue creating with dried flowers at home, and a handcrafted wreath of your own to enjoy.
When: November 7th, 1 - 4 PM
Where: Root Barn, 189 Beddis Road
Cost: $150
Instructor Bio:
Shannon Farmer tends to a 0.5 acre garden on Salt Spring that allows her passion for growing food and flowers to flourish. What began as a practical way to preserve aging bouquets quickly morphed into a passion for dried flower wreath making. Combining a love of gardening with creativity, she transforms seasonal blooms into lasting pieces that bring natural beauty into the home year-round.Shannon sells her handcrafted wreaths at local winter markets and is excited to share what she's learned - and grown- with the community. Through this workshop she hopes to inspire others to start their own flower gardens and discover the joy of making art with dried flowers.
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