{"product_id":"dinner-at-dharmas-dine","title":"Dinner at Dharmas: A Pressed Floral Portrait Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTurn a cherished photo into a one-of-a-kind pressed flower portrait — crafted by your own hands and heart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: Wednesday, May 27\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWorkshop Event Time: 5:30-7:30 pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLocation: Dharmas  Restaurant\u003cbr\u003e4250 Capitola Road\u003cbr\u003eCapitola, CA 95010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring 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 \u0026amp; Pine Studio, you'll layer delicate blooms, play with color and composition, and leave with something entirely your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003eFloral composition and color theory\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e◆An overview of the\u003c\/span\u003e art and technique behind pressing flowers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003eHow to layer blooms for a portrait-style composition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003eDisplay and long-term care for your finished piece\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003eA wide selection of pressed flowers and foliage to work with\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003eArchival glue, tools, and hands-on expert guidance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e◆\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA 5x7 gold-plated brass frame (PORTRAIT orientation)— elegant and gift-ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003eA warm, welcoming space with fellow flower lovers at Dharmas\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e● \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll workshop attendees will enjoy a complimentary chai or tea, hot or iced during the workshop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRead how to select your photo and what to bring to this workshop \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orchidandpine.com\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-photo-for-your-pressed-floral-portrait\" title=\"How to Choose Your Flowers for Your Floral Portrait with Orchid \u0026amp; Pine\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ehere\u003c\/u\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Dharmas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDharma's Natural Foods is a beloved, family-owned vegetarian restaurant founded in 1982 by Bernie Shapiro in Capitola, CA. A long-standing staple of the Santa Cruz County community, Dharmas has spent over four decades serving hearty, plant-based comfort food made with natural, organic ingredients — no preservatives, just good food done right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than a restaurant, Dharmas is a neighborhood gathering place — and we're honored to host this workshop within its walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Charina — Orchid \u0026amp; Pine Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWith 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 \u0026amp; Pine Studio, she bridges the worlds of floral design and slow, intentional craft in a way that feels both purposeful and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHer work has been featured at The Huntington Botanical Gardens, The New York Botanical Gardens,  \u003cem\u003eIn Her Studio \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eIn Her Garden\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orchid and Pine","offers":[{"title":"Gold Brass Frame","offer_id":48311122722916,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Handmade Redwood Frame 8 x 10","offer_id":48311122755684,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/5057\/3412\/files\/O_P_AT_MilaFloral3_Hi-Res_-4025.jpg?v=1769191415","url":"https:\/\/orchidandpine.com\/products\/dinner-at-dharmas-dine","provider":"Orchid and Pine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}