Yvonne Blacker Creative

01/29/2025

Want to get a head start on growing flowers from seed to add to your spring garden? 🌱✨🌻

Join me for my next in-person workshop at Brissonte' in North Reading on the evening of Feb. 4th and together we will prepare seeds to take home for .

This simple method is the EASIEST way to get your 2025 garden growing without having to babysit those seedlings all winter!

All supplies and seeds will be provided. Refreshments will be served. Sign up with a friend for twice the fun!

Prepare to get your hands dirty – while having a lot of garden planning fun – during this in-person seed starting workshop hosted by Certified Garden Coach Yvonne Blacker of Forest Hill Flowers. Event will be hosted on Tuesday, February 4th from 6:30pm – 8pm at Brissonté Gifts & Home Deco...

07/14/2024

Join me on Wednesday night July 17th at Brissonte' Gift Shop in North Reading for a flower arranging workshop featuring homegrown farmhouse blooms! Workshop is from 6:30pm – 8pm.

Buy your ticket now via link below and SAVE 15% with code BRISSONTE15 (it will automatically show up in check out while spots last!)

Refreshments will be served and the store will be open for your browsing/shopping pleasure!

https://duckpetals.myshopify.com/products/7-17-24-make-your-own-farmhouse-flower-arrangement-at-brissonte-at-6-30pm-admit-one

06/22/2024

My next in-person flower arranging workshop will be held at Brissonte' Gift Shop in on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:30pm. Reserve your spot via link below to attend!

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Create a colorful farmhouse style, fresh floral arrangement during this in-person hands on design workshop led by botanical artist Yvonne Blacker.

Event will be hosted on Wednesday, July 17th from 6:30pm – 8pm at Brissonté Gifts & Home Decor Shop located at 157 Main Street in North Reading, MA. (map here)

During this 90 minute workshop, you will ...

• learn flower arranging techniques plus garden growing tips

• learn how to prep fresh florals to extend their vase life

• leave with a gorgeous arrangement to enjoy at home

All materials will be provided.

Sign up with a friend for twice the fun! Refreshments will be served.

Reserve your spot by Friday 7/12/24 and provide your email address at checkout in order to receive your admittance ticket.

https://duckpetals.myshopify.com/products/7-17-24-make-your-own-farmhouse-flower-arrangement-at-brissonte-at-6-30pm-admit-one

02/05/2024

Flowers + Friends Galantine's Day at Brissonté 2/13/24 at 6:30pm

Yes, you can buy yourself flowers! Grab a bestie (or two) and mark your calendars for a fun night out together during this special Galentine's Day themed flower arranging workshop.

Each attendee will create a gorgeous fresh floral arrangement and will be served refreshments from a "treat yourself" hot cocoa bar.

Event will be hosted on February 13th from 6:30pm – 8pm at Brissonté Gifts & Home Decor Shop located at 157 Main Street in North Reading, MA.

This in-person hands on design workshop will be led by botanical artist Yvonne Blacker. During the 90 minute workshop, you will learn flower arranging techniques, how to prep fresh florals to extend their vase life, and you will leave with a beautiful arrangement to enjoy at home. All materials will be provided.

Makes a great gift! Reserve your spot via link below by Friday 2/9/24 and provide your email address at checkout in order to receive your admittance ticket to this Brissonte' hosted event.

https://duckpetals.myshopify.com/products/2-13-24-flowers-friends-galantines-day-at-brissonte-at-6-30pm-admit-one

11/25/2023

Tickets are still available for upcoming in-person floral inspired workshops at Brissonte' Gifts & Home Decor in North Reading.

• November 28th 6:30pm Pressed Flower Workshop
• December 5th 6:30pm Winter Planter Workshop
• December 19th 6:30pm Holiday Floral Arrangement Workshop

Click SPECIAL EVENT link below to reserve your seat!

https://duckpetals.myshopify.com/collections/special-events

11/10/2023

My Forest Hill Flowers fall workshop schedule is below ... ticket links are in the comments! (RSVP ASAP to reserve your spot!)

Join us and bring a friend for twice the flower fun! 🌸✨🌸

November 14th 6:30pm - 8pm
Brissonte' fall floral arranging workshop

November 17th 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Re-create Studio fall floral arranging workshop + make holiday placecards with Heidi Reynolds

November 18th 11am - 2pm
Brissonte' flower bar pop-up + holiday gift shopping
(no ticket necessary)

November 28th 6:30pm - 8pm
Brissonte' pressed flower workshop

11/05/2023

Join me on November 14th at 6:30pm at Brissonte' Gifts & Home Decor Shop in North Reading for this in-person floral arranging workshop! Reserve your spot by November 10th to attend. Tickets available via online link provided in Patch event announcement below.

https://patch.com/massachusetts/northreading/calendar/event/20231114/3b883632-61a6-45d7-b6cf-7bdd66ee4824/https-tinyurl-com-5n6pnc4f

09/18/2023

Do you still read blog? If you do, below is a link to my much neglected design blog "Design Vignettes" where I recently posted an update on my current participation in Downtown Reading Art Walk DRAW 01867 and my soon-to-be-launching ONLINE COURSE "Playing with Flowers" that will share tips and techniques on how to get creative with preserved florals. 🌸Discover all the details here: https://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2023/09/how-to-preserve-flower-memories.html

06/18/2021

Professional bookkeeping services for creatives.

05/14/2021

Reserve your spot to "Get Growing" with this Container Garden workshop at the in on May 22nd! 🌱

SPACES ARE LIMITED so follow link below to reserve your materials ASAP for this hands on creative workshop! ✨

https://patch.com/massachusetts/lynnfield/calendar/event/20210522/1055404/herb-garden-workshop-at-the-perferctly-imperfect-gift-shoppe

05/08/2021

It's a filled weekend just in time for ! 🌸

👉 Stop by the The Perfectly Imperfect Gift Shoppe on Salem Street in and you can now take home some of my freshly designed arrangements!

I just dropped off another bunch of bunches – see photo 📸 in comments – so grab something special for your favorite mom (or treat yourself) while they last! 🎁

While you're there, be sure to check out the many unique artisan pieces in this hidden gem of a gift shop that's tucked away in the lower level of the Lynnfield Community Church.

From to to to to creations and so much more ... you will love what you discover! You will also be supporting local when you shop these beautifully curated collections (it almost feels like a mini gallery!)

Thank you Maureen Saltman and daughter Gabby for setting up my space so beautifully! Happy Mother's Day! 🥳