Hi, I'm MarÃaEmilia!
I'm designing beautiful experiences with intention.
I’m a florist known for bold, wild floral work that feels abundant, expressive, and a little untamed, but at the heart of my practice are my private flower arranging workshops. These hands-on gatherings are designed to help people slow down, create with intention, and connect more deeply with one another. Flowers have a way of softening us; they invite conversation, spark collaboration, and turn strangers into co-creators.In addition to workshops, I create immersive event flowers that transform gatherings into living landscapes and design thoughtful arrangements for businesses that want their spaces to feel vibrant and welcoming.Email me at [email protected]
Workshops
I lead engaging, hands-on flower arranging workshops designed to guide participants through the full creative process—from preparation to final presentation. Each two-hour session includes instruction on selecting and preparing materials, foundational design techniques, arranging principles, and proper care to ensure lasting, beautiful results.Workshops conclude with a brief, supportive critique where participants share their design choices and reflect on their creative process, fostering both confidence and artistic growth.My workshops are unique because, unlike many flower arranging workshops where participants recreate a predetermined design, I focus on empowering participants to develop their own creative voice. We live in a culture that rarely teaches people the language of design, art, and visual composition. In my workshops, participants learn core design principles and gain the vocabulary to describe what they like, what they don’t like, and why. This helps them begin cultivating their own personal style and approach to floral design.
I have led workshops for middle and high school students, as well as adult participants, and thoughtfully adapt my curriculum to suit each audience. For student groups, I incorporate more interactive and dynamic elements to keep the experience both educational and engaging.Pricing varies depending on factors such as the number of participants, whether I am working with individuals or organizations, and whether flowers and materials are provided by the host or supplied by me.
I have led adult and youth flower arranging workshops with the following partners:
Contact me to schedule your own workshop!
Portfolio
Flower Potluck
I co-founded Flower Potluck, a monthly flower arranging event that raises money for different social causes. You can learn more about this project here.