Mini Bouquet Lesson (beginner level)

Learn the  basic of spiral bouquet making.  You can apply the skills learned in this class to many different styles!  Every month, you will learn the names of the seasonal flowers and how to best incorporate them into your bouquet.  You will be making one mini bouquet and one medium size bouquet in this class.  Take this class before taking intermediate level lessons. 

July 26 (Thu) 3:00 - 4:30PM 

August 2 (Thu) 6:00 - 7:30PM 

August 8 (Wed) 6:00 - 7:30PM

... $39 (+HST)

Valentine's Day Box Arrangement

In this lesson, we will use a natural acacia wood box to create a lovely arrangement that can be a romantic gift to that special someone or a special treat for yourself!  Using gorgeous Freedom roses and many other ingredients, we will create a flower-filled treasure box adorned with a glittery heart and string of pearls.  

February 10 (Fri) 6:00 - 7:30

$50 (+ tax)

Pictures from our previous lessons

Since we started our Flower Lessons at our Yaletown Station Shop, we had many lessons filled with laughter and smile.  It is so amazing to see interesting ideas come up during the lessons and students sharing ideas and being inspired by one another!  Thank you so much for those who attended the lessons and we look forward to welcoming all of you again in February!

 It was a lot of fun making our own holiday wreaths!

 Making a perfect bow can be a bit tricky...

...but it will all be worth it in the end!

[February 2012 Schedules] Flower Lessons at Queensberry

Come enjoy an afternoon of Floral Design at our Brand-new Yaletown Station Shop!

Our experienced floral designers will teach you from the basic of the floral design to tips on how to keep your flowers fresh at home.

All levels of experience welcome!  Feel free to come by yourself or bring your friend!

To register or to find more about our Flower Lessons, please call, email or inquire in person at our Granville Station Shop or Yaletown Station Shop!

*We have samples and detailed explanation of each lesson.  Feel free to come by the shop and check them out!



[February 2012 Schedule]
*All our prices include lesson fee, cost of fresh flowers, wrapping, and containers.

Valentine's Day Box Arrangement Lesson $50 (+HST)
Who wants to make a hand-made Valentine's Day gift for that special someone this year?  Fill a cute wooden box with red flowers and silver leaves.  Add heart picks and pearly strings, and you'll have a lovely Valentine's Day arrangement.  Enjoy it at home, give it to your friends or share it with your family!  
February 10 (Fri)  6:00 - 7:30PM
February 11 (Sat) 2:00 - 3:30PM

Mini Bouquet Lesson $39 (+HST)
Learn the basic of spiral bouquet making.  You can apply the skills learned to many different styles!  Every month, you will learn the names of the seasonal flowers and how to best incorporate them into your bouquet.  You will be making one mini bouquet and one medium size bouquet in this class.  Take this class before taking intermediate level lessons.  *Gift wrapping is optional at an additional cost.  
February 16 (Thu) 2:00 - 3:30PM
February 18 (Sat) 2:30 - 4:00PM (SOLD OUT)
February 21 (Tue) 2:00 - 3:30PM
February 28 (Tue) 2:00 - 3:30PM

Presentation Bouquet Lesson $56 (+HST)
Learn to make a tall and impressive presentation-style bouquet that utilizes the beautiful vertical line of tall flowers and branches. Learn from our expert instructors how to make the basic structure of the bouquet and let your creativity flow!  * You will need to first complete "Mini Bouquet Lesson" to attend this class if you are a beginner.   *Photo is just a sample, flower selection will change monthly.
February 16 (Thu) 6:00 - 7:30PM
February 18 (Sat) 12:30 - 2:00PM
February 23 (Thu) 2:00 - 3:30PM
March 1 (Thu) 6:00 - 7:30PM

Rose Bouquet Lesson $59 (+HST)
Roses are the Queen of flowers.  Using the spiral technique of bouquet making, make a luxurious rose bouque using the rose of the month.  Mix roses with unique greenery and other small flowers to create a modern style rose bouquet perfect for your home or as a gift.  You will also learn to gift wrap your rose bouquet.  
February 21 (Tue) 6:00 - 7:30PM
February 23 (Thu) 6:00 - 7:30PM
February 25 (Sat) 2:30 - 4:00PM

Spring Plant Arrangement Lesson $52 (+HST)
Using vibrant spring flowers such as anemone, hyacinth and tulips, we will teach you how to make a spring flower arrangement.  We will even incorporate the whole hyacinth with the bulb attached, so you'll be able to "grow" a little spring at home!   
February 25 (Sat) 12:30 - 2:00PM
February 28 (Tue) 6:00 - 7:30PM
March 1 (Thu) 2:00 - 3:30PM
March 3 (Sat) 2:30 - 4:00PM

"Just living is not enough," said the butterfly.  "One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower." - Hans Christian Andersen

This quote is from Andersen's story called "The Butterfly" written in 1861.  A rather depressing story, just like many of his stories, about a picky butterfly looking for the perfect bride who comes to the realization that his life is ending not the way he envisioned.  Despite its source, the quote itself is very hopeful, and we couldn't think of a better quote to be placed on the wall of our new Yaletown shop.

In keeping with Queensberry's philosophy, adding a little flower to your life is great... what a privilege and a joy it is to be able to provide a place that gives busy city people the chance to stop and smell the roses!

Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour Day 2

Sunday was a gloomy gray day but the cherry blossoms
were brightening up the city!
Stay tuned for more Sakura reports this week!

If you know the
best blossom viewing spots, please let us know!

False Creek, by Granville Island.  Full bloom!

By the Vancouver Maritime Museum... Full Bloom!

Queen Elizabeth Park ... will be the BEST viewing spot NEXT WEEK!  

Not quite there yet...

Vancouver's Shaughnessy neighborhood... rows of cherry trees!  

Cherry Blossom Tour in Vancouver Part 1

Happy spring, everyone!

We are so lucky to be living in beautiful Vancouver where spring time means blooming flowers and irresistible fragrance in the air...

Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival kick started last week and if you walk or drive around the city, you can easily spot the light pink cherry trees.

For those of you who are not familiar with the Japanese obsession with Cherry Blossoms (known as Sakura), it is a national celebration that the entire country anticipates every early spring.  Sakura is one of Japan's national flowers and Sakura viewing (known as Hanami) events are super popular!  Hanami is where people sit under the full bloom of Sakura trees for hours and admire the beauty of the blossoms while enjoying food and drink specially prepared for the Sakura viewing.

As someone born and raised in Japan, this is the season to celebrate.  So I've decided to team up with my husband and go on a journey to find the best Sakura viewing spots with the help of Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Society's website (www.vcbf.ca).

Today, I started off with one of my favorite spots, Burrard SkyTrain Station!  You just can't miss this beautiful tunnel of cherry blossoms.  Walk around and feel the soft and fragrant air created by the millions of sweet Sakura blossoms...