A VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS

The Wearable Flowers Edit

Need a creative refresh?

Could your studio learn to love making wearables? Instead of dreading them, could they be something everyone looks forward to?

If the answer is yes, or even maybe, this masterclass is for you!

We'll work through the wire-frame techniques and streamlined glued platforms that have truly elevated my wearable work.

Whether you're easing back into the wedding season after a slow stretch or looking to add a streamlined process to upgrade your current wearable offerings, this class aims to offer you solutions you can put to work right away.

Wearable flowers are cool!

Here in the US, corsages and boutonnieres are the most commonly made floral wearables. More often than I’d like, I hear florists say that they are too time consuming to make and not cool enough to bother with, but I disagree! I think that the tradition of wearing flowers is lovely, and should be preserved at all costs.

To keep people wanting to wear flowers is our challenge as florists. We need to constantly push the wearable flower category forward- to make it more desirable to the public, and more creatively satisfying for us to make.

My life long love of fashion and accessory design informs my design decisions, and with every piece I make, I hope to demonstrate that wearable flowers can be fashion!

In this virtual masterclass, I'm going to share a collection of my current favorite pieces. I’ll show you exactly how to construct the brooches, boutonnières, and wearables I've been sharing to my Instagram. Ones made on alternative bases, with magnets, wire frames, and unexpected flower varieties that elevate a category many florists write off.

What we'll cover:

Composite Orchid Brooches on Alternative Bases
Built on a faux leather base, these little artworks are attached with corsage magnets. I'll walk you through base options, flower selection, and the finishing details that make these feel like jewelry instead of prom work.
Magnet Attachments (and Why They're a Game Changer for Your Workflow)
Magnets have to be the fastest, easiest, lowest-stress way to place wearable pieces. I'll show you how I'm using them across a range of designs — from a single bloom statement piece to a grouping that can be worn individually or as an assemblage. We'll also cover the "bolo" inspired piece that can be worn two ways.
A note on magnets: always be sure the person you're flowering can have magnets on their body. Some implanted medical devices are incompatible. We'll talk through how to ask the right questions before the event.
Wire Frame Brooches on Multiple Base Types
The wire frame is my preferred construction for wearables — it gives you total control over placement, depth, and movement, often with less floral material and without corsage tape or glue ( in most cases ). In this section, we'll build wire frame pieces on several bases so you have options in your toolkit for every client and every garment:
- Alligator clip base — ideal when the lapel has a buttonhole the clip can slip through
- Pin-on brooch base — a flexible option for garments without buttonholes
- Petite stick pin — for something delicate and understated
Reading the Garment How to choose the right base for a shawl lapel versus a notched lapel, how to use the wire frame to move flowers toward the midline so the piece feels centered (not just perched on the edge), and how to select the right attachment for the person you're flowering.
Wire Frame Wrist Corsage I just can’t share this one enough. It’s a simple construction that yields the most magical results. If anything can revitalize corsages, this is it!

What you'll walk away with:

A full toolkit of wearable bases and attachment methods for any client or garment
The wire-frame construction method you can teach your team
A source list for magnets, bases, and the specialty flowers that elevate this work
Confidence to say yes to the next wearables request — and the instinct to pull out the piece that will flower your person best

What's included:

2-hour virtual masterclass with Sue
*Lifetime access to rewatch at your leisure
Supply list and source links
Q&A

Watch the Masterclass

Hi. I'm Sue.

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here.

With over 20 years in floral design, I can say with confidence, no matter where you are in your business, I’ve been there too! Having taught over 20,000 students, I am passionate about helping florists build their confidence and find their creative voice.

Master floristry techniques with an artful approach, delivered in an approachable, accessible way; designed to allow you to create more dynamic, skillful personals... and more!

I designed this wearables masterclass for busy, working florists who want a bit more from an online class. In this live ( recorded for replay ) masterclass, you are able to have your questions answered and hear great questions from your peers answered as well! This makes the learning experience that much richer.

I also know that the busy-ness of the profession leaves little time to experiment and try new methods. These masterclasses are meant to offer tried and tested solutions that allow you to elevate your work right away.

The Wearable Flowers Edit

$99 USD

Here's what's included:

Composite Orchid Brooches on Alternative Bases
Magnet Attachments (and Why They're a Game Changer for Your Workflow)
Wire Frame Brooches on Multiple Base Types
- Alligator clip base
- Pin-on brooch base
- Petite stick pin
Reading the Garment
Wire Frame Wrist Corsage

💐Lifetime Access
💐Downloadable PDF Recipes

What People Are Saying

Jill A.

This course is so helpful! I've been watching it over and over. I have a couple of prom flowers coming up and feel ready and happy for this more nuanced and eloquent style.

Sue P.

You've done all of the hard work in figuring out the mechanics. Thank you for being so open to sharing your secrets. You are a wonderful instructor; clear, easy steps to making the most beautiful, intricate looking wearable pieces.