Parisian Bouquet & Photography Workshop $185.00

Viola Flower School is a premier flower school in Santa Monica, CA, where creativity, wellness, and floral artistry come together. We believe flowers have the power to spark joy, foster connection, and create moments of calm and inspiration. Viola Flower School is our newest evolution - a space where floral artistry meets mindful learning and intentional practice. Designed for budding florists, curious creatives, and anyone craving beauty and stillness in their day, our workshops and immersive courses invite you to slow down, create with purpose, and reconnect through flowers. Our Santa Monica studio is both a working flower shop and a hands-on learning lab. You’ll design with premier blooms, master foundational and advanced techniques, and gain insight into the inner workings of a floral business. With passionate educators and practicing designers at the helm of our curriculum, Viola Flower School is the most comprehensive floral design program available. From weeklong professional masterclasses to foundational and advanced workshops, each course is thoughtfully crafted to build confidence, awaken creativity, and deepen your relationship with floral design. Viola Flower School is the educational heart of Viola Floral—an inspired space where flowers become a medium for learning, connection, and personal growth. As a leading floral design school in Santa Monica, we invite students of all experience levels to explore floral design in a supportive, art-forward environment. Sept. 1 or Sept. 22: Flower Arranging Fundamentals Workshop Jul. 15 - Passport to Bloom™: Amalfi - Lemons & Aperol Sept. 22 or Oct. 9: Parisian Bouquet & Photography Workshop Sept 30: Coastal Blooms - Sunset Color Palette Workshop Aug. 31 - Passport to Bloom™: Provence - Lavender & Rosé Workshop Sept. 23: "From Meh to Marvelous" Flower Arranging Workshop Sept. 14 - Passport to Bloom™: Tuscany - Vineyards & Vines Workshop Oct. 29 - Passport to Bloom™: Mexico City - Marigolds & Tequila Workshop Nov. 19 - Passport to Bloom™: Scottish Highlands - Heather & Whisky Workshop Jan. 21 - Passport to Bloom™: Byron Bay - Bubbles & Natives Workshop Feb. 16 - Passport to Bloom™: Paris - Bouquets & Beaujolais Workshop Mar. 18 - Passport to Bloom™: Amsterdam - Tulips & Canals Workshop Apr. 15 - Passport to Bloom™: Kyoto - Cherry Blossoms & Matcha Workshop May 20 - Passport to Bloom™: Cotswolds - Garden Roses & Tea Workshop Jun. 10 - Passport to Bloom™: Greek Islands - Herbs & Sea Workshop Dec. 17 - Passport to Bloom™: Copenhagen - Evergreens & Hygge Workshop DTSM x Viola Floral Bloom Bar at the Third Street Promenade Private Flower Arranging Workshop DTSM x Viola Floral Bloom Bar at the Third Street Promenade Sept. 1 - Sips ’n Stems: A Floral & Wine Experience with Divine Vintage Sept. 2 or 29: Mood & Mindfulness Flower Arranging Workshop Sept. 11 - Tea & Blooms: A Morning of Flowers & Ritual Oct. 6: Advanced Flower Arranging Workshop – Extra Large Statement Piece Flowers improve mental health - they lower anxiety, improve stress and promote mindfulness. Master the art of flower arranging by learning how to design with confidence. Stimulate your senses and tap into your creative potential through tactile, hands-on design. A meaningful way to celebrate life’s moments together, bond with like-minded creatives, and make new friends. A percentage of your purchase goes to support local cancer and mental health/wellness non-profit organizations. Jelena is an entrepreneur, former science educator/professor and mother of three. Jelena’s passion for floral design is centered around the special bond she shared with her late mom, Luby, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2016. Jelena delights and inspires audiences with her flower arranging workshops — talking about the abundant mental health and wellness benefits of flowers, tips and tricks of how to arrange like a pro, and how flowers remind us to live in full bloom. Jelena’s combined love for flowers, education, and the beauty of life inspires those around her as she continuously reinvents how we experience flowers. Viola Floral workshops are so much more than a “flower class” — they are a sharing of joy and love, a reminder of our connection to nature, and a practice of self-care and self-love. Weary of the daily grind of commuting to her Manhattan office job, Elise sought a change. With the support of friends and the invaluable guidance of talented mentors, she transformed a passion for floral design into a full-time profession. Almost a decade later, Elise has honed her skills and cultivated a distinctive, authentic style. Her expertise spans a diverse range of projects, from intimate gatherings to grand-scale events. Beyond her own creative endeavors, she enjoys sharing her knowledge through workshops and teaching experiences at Viola Floral. "Research has shown that working with flowers can improve mood, promote wellness, enhance emotion regulation, increase self-este