Master the Art of Flower Pressing
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HOW TO PRESS FLOWERS
A Workshop by Orchid & Pine
Hosted at Redwood & Ranunculus
Friday, June 19 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
You've pressed flowers before. Maybe between the pages of a book or maybe with a simple press. You've loved it — but you also know that roses can be tricky, and those white summer cosmos never quite do what you want. Let's change that.
This workshop is for the curious flower presser who's ready to go beyond the basics. Whether you've been pressing casually for a season or experimenting with more intention, this class is designed to fill in the gaps—especially when it comes to those finicky, layered, and moisture-heavy flowers that peak right now in summer.
You'll spend the evening with your hands in the flowers, working directly with presses as we walk through everything that separates a beautifully preserved bloom from one that fades, browns, or falls apart.
WHAT WE'LL COVER
• The tools that actually work
What to use, what to skip, and how to set up your pressing kit for real results.
• Timing your harvest
The ideal window to pick flowers so they hold their color and form after pressing.
• Preventing browning
Proven techniques to keep blooms vibrant — not muddy or discolored.
• Getting the best from your press
Pressure, paper choices, layering, and how to troubleshoot what goes wrong.
• Challenging flowers
Roses, dahlias, ranunculus — the tricky ones, with techniques that actually work.
• Pressed floral greeting card activity
Use your freshly pressed blooms to make a simple card — a hands-on finish to the evening, yours to take home.
We'll give special attention to summer flowers — including roses and other layered, high-moisture blooms that most guides gloss over. You'll leave knowing exactly how to handle what's in season right now, with the confidence to press anything.
Presses will be available for all guests to use throughout the evening — come ready to get hands-on.
This is a working workshop, not a lecture. We'll be pressing with Vivid Press Papers throughout the class — a professional-grade pressing paper that makes a real difference in your results.
TICKET OPTIONS
EVENING WORKSHOP — $85 per person
A full two hours of hands-on learning with Orchid & Pine.
Includes:
- 2-hour guided workshop
- Use of a flower press during class
- Pressing with Vivid Press Papers
- Pressed floral greeting card activity
- All materials provided
WORKSHOP & TAKE HOME A PRESS — $160 per person
Everything in the workshop, plus your own flower press and Vivid Press Papers to take home.
Includes:
- Everything in the Evening Workshop
- Your own flower press to take home
- Vivid Press Papers to take home with your press
- Ready to press the moment summer peaks
Not sure about the press yet? No pressure — you're welcome to decide on the night, or add one later on. We just want to make the option easy if you're ready to commit to your practice.
Spots are limited — we'd love to see you there.
About Redwood & Ranunculus
Founded and lovingly operated by Hannah of Mua Loa Bouquets, it’s a creative home where nature, art, and intention meet. This space is where Hannah curates one-of-a-kind experiences—each rooted in beauty, connection, and a deep respect for the natural world.
More than a shop, Redwood & Ranunculus is a gathering place. A platform for collaboration with local artists, makers, and farmers. A celebration of handmade, sustainable, and thoughtfully sourced work.
From floral arrangements to intimate events and creative gatherings, everything Hannah creates carries her signature: soulful, intentional, and quietly magical—an open invitation to slow down, notice beauty, and gather around something meaningful.
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!
