flower workshop, anyone?!

My sister’s Mother-in-law contacted me tonight about offering classes at the local church for those interested in learning how to make flower arrangements. I have been wanting to start doing workshops and this pushes me to get started! I have been thinking of what types of classes to offer to those interested. I would love feedback as to maybe what type of arrangement you would like to learn to make!

Classes that would provide extensive information about design skill, techniques, tips, tricks and other trade secrets that us floral designers don’t just go giving away — we would need to require a hefty class fee….but for the basic ‘how to make a flower arrangement’ type of class, we can easily offer that at a great rate where you can come enjoy some snacks, drinks and learn how to make a flower arrangement, then take it home with you!

Some ideas I had for the summer time were design ideas for summer BBQ party centerpieces, which would involve using flowers that will put up with warmer temperatures in our homes:)

I was an interior architecture & art major in college and would love to offer any other information classes!

I am also going to start a YouTube instructional video channel about the non-trade-secret-ish types of things, but in order to get hands-on one-on-one design training, you would want to attend one of the workshops!

I welcome any and all comments and suggestions!:)Thanks:)

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big changes on the horizon for anthomanic!

Welcome to our new website! YAY! Hop and click around to check out the new features [we are still working on getting our proper galleries on here instead of linking you to our Facebook galleries], and drop us a message if you like!

Some fun new things are happening here at Anthomanic and I hope you read the newsletter I sent out last week. This is very important info for our retail customers, as we will be specializing our business and our retail storefront will soon become our event floral design showroom and studio — which I am super excited about! I often feel that because of the retail end of the business, I have not been able to be as involved with brides and other event clients as I would like to. So, now I’ll be able to spend more time catering to those clients and growing that end of our super-awesome floral design business!

the letter that we sent to retail clients was as follows….:)

Over the past two years, Anthomanic’s wedding and event business has grown wildly! So much so, that the business has become a favorite in the area for custom florals for events; landing some pretty awesome recognition on a national level for the unique event floral design work I create [which you may have noticed if you follow our Facebook Page!].

Due to this overwhelming & unexpected success, I have decided to specialize the services of Anthomanic; to follow my passion for custom event floral design with the best in customer attention. It is with mixed emotion for my retail clients and much enthusiasm for the continued growth of my event work, that I transform the shop from a retail storefront to a specialized event florals studio, focusing on event design work. You have all been so wonderful to the shop, and I have been truly blessed to to be able to develop a relationship with all [or many] of you; your word of mouth advertising has done so much for the shop, I do not know how to thank you!

This change is a step towards my long term goal & dream as operating a complete event decor design business. Although I love the daily operation of the retail shop, my true passion is rooted in my interior design & architecture background — of custom event floral and decor design with a high level of client attention.

After Mother’s Day, on May 14th, our retail store at 93 Onville Road will become our floral design studio and event design showroom; accessible by appointment. Due to the nature of our event sales ordering process, we will require a minimum order of $300; ‘everyday’ orders will no longer be a possibility considering the wholesale ordering process, yet we may take orders during large flower holidays such as Valentine’s Day & Christmas — as well as offering design classes & other fun events where we can see our retail clients again! So, please don’t lose touch with us — follow our shop happenings through our website!

Jump on over to our newly refurbished website to read more about my business transition or to keep in touch!:)

www.anthomanic.com, or follow Anthomanic’s happenings on Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter pages!

Again, it is with mixed emotions, and I hope you are as excited as I am about specializing the business. If you have any questions about the transformation, please call or stop by; if you would like to schedule a time to talk with me, please do so!

Thank you so much,

Amanda Apple-Veronee

Owner, Anthomanic

540-628-0181

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Leah Roehl - Nooooooooooo! Although I am happy that you are following your dreams, I JUST FOUND YOU!!!! No fair!!!!

admin - I’m sorry Leah! Join the flower conversation with us on our FB page! We will post exciting things such as design workshops, and any other interesting happenings you can get involved with at Anthomanic! :) Thank you for being a fan!

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