Episode 10: Francoise Weeks Has a Mantra You Can Live By

Today we’re sitting down with Françoise Weeks, owner of Françoise Weeks European Floral Design in Portland, Oregon to discuss: her transition from substitute teacher and medical lab technician to floral couture artist her wardrobe preferences (smile) how she defines texture in floral design the 45 year old childhood memory that ignited her journey into woodland floral designs her segue into teaching floral design and taking her workshops on the road what she wishes more designers had the courage to do her new tutorial video series Links mentioned in this episode: Paula Pryke Timberline Lodge Oasis European Bouquet Holder Lori Frystak’s garage-to-studio conversion at Blossom Alliance (before and after pictures here) Jennifer Haf of BLOOM Victoria Clausen Flou(‑e)r Specialty Floral Events