Dinner at Dharmas: A Pressed Floral Portrait Workshop
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Turn a cherished photo into a one-of-a-kind pressed flower portrait — crafted by your own hands and heart.
Date: Wednesday, May 27
Workshop Event Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Dharmas Restaurant
4250 Capitola Road
Capitola, CA 95010
Bring a favorite photo of someone you adore and transform it into a stunning pressed floral portrait. Guided by the artful hands of Charina of Orchid & Pine Studio, you'll layer delicate blooms, play with color and composition, and leave with something entirely your own.
No experience needed. Just curiosity, a little patience, and a love of beautiful things. Join us at Dharmas for an evening of creativity, community, and the slow magic of working with flowers by hand.
What you'll learn
What's included
● All workshop attendees will enjoy a complimentary chai or tea, hot or iced during the workshop.
● We highly encourage you to reserve your frame ahead of time by purchasing a ticket before the date. Walk-ins are welcome, but only while supplies last
Read how to select your photo and what to bring to this workshop here!
About Dharmas
Located near the beach at 4250 Capitola Rd, the restaurant offers a laid-back, rustic atmosphere with a wide-ranging menu that's 95% vegan friendly, with plenty of gluten-free options. From BBQ Tofu-de-Beast to curries, salads, and burgers, every dish reflects a deep commitment to wholesome, thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
More than a restaurant, Dharmas is a neighborhood gathering place — and we're honored to host this workshop within its walls.
Meet Charina — Orchid & Pine Studio
With a BFA in fashion design and a background in teaching yoga and meditation, Charina has spent years finding the place where form, texture, and mindfulness meet — and pressed floral art is where it all comes together. Through Orchid & Pine Studio, she bridges the worlds of floral design and slow, intentional craft in a way that feels both purposeful and alive.
Her work has been featured at The Huntington Botanical Gardens, The New York Botanical Gardens, In Her Studio and In Her Garden magazine.
In her Pressed Floral Portrait Workshops, Charina creates space for you to slow down, reconnect with your hands, and rediscover your creative side. You'll learn to layer delicate blooms, play with color and composition, and leave with a piece that is entirely your own — a quiet reminder of what your hands and imagination can make.
Workshop refund policy
No refunds for all online orders. Please contact us for a class credit by email to hello@orchidandpine.com.
I booked the pressed floral frame private event for my child’s birthday, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Before the event, the instructor, Charina, communicated clearly via email with all the important details about the event. During the session, she was incredibly patient as she guided my kids and their friends through each step. She provided a beautiful variety of pressed flowers and leaves, along with all the tools needed for the activity.Everything was thoughtfully organized, and the process flowed smoothly from one step to the next. The kids had an amazing time crafting and creating their frames. The reservation process was very user-friendly, and communication with both Jiaren Cafe and Charina was seamless.
It’s been a while since I’ve taken an art class of any type. Time and money were factors, but mostly I missed something that spoke to my heart. My first interaction with Charina of Orchid and Pine was so welcoming that I knew I’d found just what I needed: flowers, learning new skills, incorporating parts of my life, and a beautiful environment. The pressed flower frame class, hosted at Home by Zinnia’s in Scotts Valley, featured a beautiful layout of needed supplies and clear, well-thought-out instructions that allowed participants to explore the process while making connections to the people involved and the images we were working with. The food, libations, and décor of Home by Zinnia’s made it a perfect Sunday evening treat. Being able to return home with a beautiful frame filled with flowers and a precious picture was exactly what my heart needed!
