Pretty Dirty - Hosted by Shade Studio

$160.00

Lunch, Farm tour, Conversation, and Floral Demonstration

Saturday 2nd May, 12:30 - 3pm

In celebration of Melanie Stapleton's new book, Pretty Dirty, join author Melanie of Cecilia Fox and grower, artist and florist Anna Engels of Shade Studio for an intimate event exploring sustainable floral design and the cherished relationship between florist and grower. This experience is centred on the book’s principles, guiding participants through the life cycle of flowers "from creation to compost".

The afternoon will include:

A guided tour of Anna’s micro flower farm, offering an introduction to the special relationship between a grower and a florist.
A casual lunch and engaging conversation with Melanie, who will delve into seasonal, holistic design and the book's core ethos of Creativity, Community, and Compost.
An installation demonstration by Melanie and Anna, showcasing the expansive, innovative, and perfectly imperfect nature of working with botanical materials.
The finale demonstrates the ethos of Pretty Dirty and affirms the value of our materials' past, present, and future. Anna and Melanie will guide you through the process of deconstructing, separating, and composting our materials. Making textural botanical gestures together to take home and building a compost pile together.

This limited-capacity event is a great pre-Mother's Day outing for florists, flower lovers, growers and gardeners.

Melanie's book, Pretty Dirty, will be available to purchase on the day for $70, and she will be signing copies.

We hope to see you on the farm

Lunch, Farm tour, Conversation, and Floral Demonstration

Saturday 2nd May, 12:30 - 3pm

In celebration of Melanie Stapleton's new book, Pretty Dirty, join author Melanie of Cecilia Fox and grower, artist and florist Anna Engels of Shade Studio for an intimate event exploring sustainable floral design and the cherished relationship between florist and grower. This experience is centred on the book’s principles, guiding participants through the life cycle of flowers "from creation to compost".

The afternoon will include:

A guided tour of Anna’s micro flower farm, offering an introduction to the special relationship between a grower and a florist.
A casual lunch and engaging conversation with Melanie, who will delve into seasonal, holistic design and the book's core ethos of Creativity, Community, and Compost.
An installation demonstration by Melanie and Anna, showcasing the expansive, innovative, and perfectly imperfect nature of working with botanical materials.
The finale demonstrates the ethos of Pretty Dirty and affirms the value of our materials' past, present, and future. Anna and Melanie will guide you through the process of deconstructing, separating, and composting our materials. Making textural botanical gestures together to take home and building a compost pile together.

This limited-capacity event is a great pre-Mother's Day outing for florists, flower lovers, growers and gardeners.

Melanie's book, Pretty Dirty, will be available to purchase on the day for $70, and she will be signing copies.

We hope to see you on the farm

Terms and Conditions

Please read the following carefully before purchasing your ticket.

Location
The flower farm is located on my family farm which is 15km from the townships of Putāruru and Tīrau. The exact address will be emailed after ticket purchase.

Children & Pets
To preserve the safety and intimacy of the experience, this event is strictly for adults. No children or pets will be permitted on the farm during the event.

Farm Environment
Shade Studio is a working farm with hazards and uneven surfaces. We recommend wearing sturdy, closed-toe footwear suitable for walking outdoors. Entry is at your own risk.

Facilities
A composting toilet will be available for guest use on the day.

Photography & Documentation
Photos and short videos will be taken during the event for future use in Shade Studio’s marketing and communications. By attending, you consent to being photographed or filmed in a respectful, non-intrusive manner. If you would prefer not to appear in any imagery, please let us know on arrival.

Weather Contingency
As this event takes place outdoors on our working flower farm, it will only proceed in suitable weather conditions. In the event of cancellation due to poor weather, ticket holders may choose to:
– Transfer their ticket to an alternative workshop or
– Receive a full refund.
All registered guests will be notified via email by 10am Friday 1st May if the event cannot go ahead.

By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge and accept these terms. I appreciate your care and respect for the land, the flowers, and the people who tend them.