FRANÇOISE WEEKS, Owner of Francoise Weeks Floral - Françoise Weeks, born in Belgium, has infused her work with a quintessential European reverence for flowers and nature. Combined with creativity and mechanical ingenuity, she has crystalized her singular style of Textural Woodlands and Botanical Haute Couture pieces, garnering a global following. Her generosity of knowledge and perspective in use of floral materials, structure and techniques, create rigorous and exciting learning opportunities for her students to explore all that nature has to offer. Françoise’s studio is located in Portland, OR. She teaches workshops in her studio and offers online courses as well. She has taught in many cities in the US as well as in Canada, Mexico, England, Sweden, Iceland, France, China and Australia. Her dynamic work has been published in national and international magazines, as well as an Emmy- winning TV feature. In 2019 she was invited to participate in the renowned flower shows Fleuramour and FlowerTime in Belgium. In December 2018 her book “The Herbal Recipe Keeper” was published by Timber Press. She currently is working on a new book “The Wonder of Woodlands”, which will be published in the spring of 2024.
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NOAH HARDERS, Owner of Waikapu Collective - Enter the wondrous floral world of Noah Harders (@waikapu) and on a never ending, ever evolving creative journey, told through a collection of mediums, styles, and techniques. A true collaboration with nature. Reimagining flora, fauna, and found objects through passion, experimentation, and love for the arts. “Native Hawaiian artist Noah Harders takes a whimsical approach to style in Moemoeā, his first institutional exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Translating to dream or fantasy, the show’s title offers a conceptual, political, and aesthetic foundation for Harders’ vast array of works that transform crustacean shells, skeletal remains, lush jade flowers, and other organic matter into sculptural wearables. Moemoeā runs from November 3, 2022, to July 23, 2023.” on his site and Instagram.
DELLA PEACOCK, Owner of Dellables Floral Design - Della, owner and creative director at Dellables Floral Artistry has had a passion for expressing herself creatively both personal and professionally all of her life. Operating out of San Francisco and the Island of Maui, she draws inspiration from both the natural world around her and from the heartfelt connection she feels for others. Floral and Wedding Event Design has been her vehicle to express her passions and share her joy with the world around her.
Additional Bios – Hair & Makeup Visionary Artist:
LINDA HERBERGER, owner of LAH Salon is a leader and expert in the world of hair styling and design. As the owner of LAH, linda amassed what she calls “35 years of isdom”. Linda comes to us originally from New York City where she mastered her trade, she states, “I literally grew up in the business”. Many years ago, she found her home on the island of Maui in Hawaii where she presently resides where for over a decade, she owned a prestigious salon in lovely Wailea. Linda has traveled extensively as a platform artist educating and bringing new trends to industry peers across the globe. She has a list of accolades including state, national and international awards for her hair styling techniques and visionary work. Lindas experience has been recognized in several publications such as the prestigious American Salon Magazine, Oxygen Magazine, San Diego Magazine, Maui No Ka Oi and Hawaii Bride and Groom to name a few. In addition, she has styled for print ads, music videos, film and commercials showing her talents on shows such as Good Morning LA, TNT’s Wedding Day and the movie Just Go with It. She has often been the ‘go to’ for celebrities and special events with our local and visiting community.
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CAROLEE HIGASHINO, Owner and CEO of A White Orchid Wedding, Inc., Carolee had a vision coupled with a passion to be an inspiration in the industry. With her launch of WOW, Paradise Weddings Hawaii and Wailea Weddings, she is now known as the most recognized planner and owner of her wedding firm in the State of Hawaii. She has been awarded for initiating the "Destination Wedding Industry" in Hawaii.