Welcome to our premium workshop exploring the elegant + wild art of floral design. We have teamed up with amazing floral designer and artist Natalie Gill of Native Poppy to teach us how to create dried floral wreaths for every occasion and season. Whether your taste is more asymmetrical or that of a full and classic design, we will learn it all under Natalie’s expert guidance. This special workshop will continue with new material releases throughout the seasons so you can continue to make beautiful wreaths all year long.
NATALIE GILL OF NATIVE POPPY
DRIED WREATHS: ELEGANT + WILD
In this premium workshop, you will learn how to create two beautiful wreaths from scratch: an asymmetrical grapevine and a full circle wire frame wreath. Purchasing this workshop today starts makers off with our Pampas & Thistle Materials Kit (see images below) featuring elements to create a full wreath on a wire frame with dried floral ingredients to transition from winter to spring including pampas grass, baby’s breath, and thistles — all the texture for a naturally stylish wreath full of whimsy and romance.
We’ll learn all about the design principles that go into wreath making: layering and depth, volume and height, and the secret to making loose and natural looking wreaths. Natalie walks us through how to layer the textures and elements with whatever materials you have access to in your part of the world. One of Natalie’s favorite things about this craft is that you can set perfection aside and have the freedom to be messy and imprecise in your process. Native Poppy is all about seeing floral design as a natural garden and modeling your creations off of what you would find in nature: florals and botanicals don’t naturally grow evenly or perfectly line up. Allow your designs and elements to be a little untamed with uneven lengths for a wild and elegant creation. Natalie likes to think of wreath design like modeling clay — you can shape your elements and ingredients into whatever you want.
With just a few techniques and skills covered in our digital tutorial, you’ll be able to create one-of-a-kind, uniquely designed wreaths to fit any style. And the best part? This art form is so versatile and flexible, Natalie gives us the confidence and skills to get wild and create beautifully elegant wreaths with any combination of purchased, handcrafted or found elements.
Materials Kits for More Exploration
Stainless Steel Shears
This premium workshop will continue with new material releases throughout the seasons so you can continue to make beautiful wreaths all year long and these stainless steel shears are perfect to handle all of the snips and clips you come across.
Bellame Ribbon
We’ve teamed up with Bellame Ribbon Co. to bring you a romantic palette of chiffon ribbon to add to your floral designs. Choose from bridal rose, pearl, or cloud (or all 3!) to incorporate into all of the wreaths you can dream up.
Additional Dried Wreath Making Materials
Planning to make more than one wreath? This add-on kit includes all of the dried florals and materials from our main kit so you can continue making with this beautiful curated bundle of elements.
The Curated Kit of Tools & Materials
This workshop includes:
- A detailed, digital workshop by Natalie Gill of Native Poppy
- A live Maker Chat Q&A for our community to join in creative conversation
- Tools and materials from artisan suppliers, curated for you, by Natalie
Pampas & Thistle Wreath Bundle Materials Kit:
- 10" circular wire wreath
- 22 gauge green paddle wire
- Dried natural baby's breath*
- Dried bleached nigella*
- Dried globe thistle*
- Dried bleached pampas*
*Please note: This workshop contains natural products and items which may vary in color and size, you'll have plenty to build an absolutely beautiful wreath!
More About Our Artist: Natalie Gill
Natalie founded Native Poppy in 2015 as an opportunity to pursue creative work: “I knew I wanted to make something beautiful, work with my hands, and not sit under fluorescent lighting 40 hours a week,” she smiles. Natalie shares that this business lets her commit to creating joy in the world by making art with friends - in 2018 her business partner (and employee since day 1) Meg Blancato officially joined as a co-owner. The duo now run two flower design studios in San Diego, California and have grown from Natalie’s apartment floor into a thriving business.
Originally a San Francisco native, Natalie now calls Southern California home where she lives with her fiancé and two cats. Natalie has a deep passion for creating aesthetically exceptional environments, and when she’s not up to her elbows in flowers you can find her tending to her own home garden or cooking a delicious meal.
We’re so excited to have you join us, Natalie.
Share with us! The techniques and skills you learn in this workshop are completely interchangeable for all future botanical wreath designs your heart desires. The possibilities are ultimately endless and your creativity is the only limitation. We can’t wait to see all of the stunning wreaths you create! Be sure to share with us by tagging @thecraftersbox, along with our featured artist @native_poppy and use #thecraftersbox so we can see (and share) all your amazing, inspiring work. Happy making with this ever-evolving workshop.
Join us for seasonal wreath bundle updates!
Use the video tutorial shared in this workshop to keep creating all year. Seasonally we'll refresh this workshop with beautiful bundles of dried florals to keep making. Below, a little inspiration to share what we have in store.
