The Sustainable Flower School is for floral designers looking to be more sustainable in their practice and wanting more artistry and creativity in their designs.

Taught by Pilar Zuniga, the owner and lead designer at Gorgeous and Green, this will be a download of methods and insight she has learned and developed over the past 15 years of having a sustainable flower shops, designing large scale events and weddings that use local and sustainable materials/methods, lessons she’s learned offering local and sustainable flower delivery and even setting up her cutting and growing gardens.

All workshops take place at the Gorgeous and Green Studio and outdoor garden or at the indoor photo and film studio of Mama Dog Studios. Price includes lessons, all materials and tools needed, as well as snacks and a light lunch.  Photos of your work may be provided dependent on workshop size. Lodging and other meals except those mentioned are not provided, however we have lodging recommendations and group discounts available. 

The Sustainable Flower Memorial takes place December 13th, 2024 in Oakland CA at Mama Dog Studios.

#5 Sustainable Memorials: sustainable business practices for gift delivery, studio florists, freelance florists and flower shops. The two day workshop will include:  

-eco friendly memorial design mechanics

-Sustainable Memorial Wreath designs 

-seasonality, water and decision making

-Sustainable Casket Sprays

-Transportation and Delivery

-Educating Clients and Creating Awareness for Memorials