{"product_id":"master-the-art-of-flower-pressing","title":"Master the Art of Flower Pressing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO PRESS FLOWERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Workshop by Orchid \u0026amp; Pine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosted at Redwood \u0026amp; Ranunculus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday, June 19 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE'LL COVER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• The tools that actually work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  What to use, what to skip, and how to set up your pressing kit for real results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Timing your harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  The ideal window to pick flowers so they hold their color and form after pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Preventing browning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Proven techniques to keep blooms vibrant — not muddy or discolored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Getting the best from your press\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Pressure, paper choices, layering, and how to troubleshoot what goes wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Challenging flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Roses, dahlias, ranunculus — the tricky ones, with techniques that actually work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Pressed floral greeting card activity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Use your freshly pressed blooms to make a simple card — a hands-on finish to the evening, yours to take home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresses will be available for all guests to use throughout the evening — come ready to get hands-on.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a working workshop, not a lecture. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpots are limited — we'd love to see you there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Redwood \u0026amp; Ranunculus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eMore than a shop, Redwood \u0026amp; Ranunculus is a gathering place. A platform for collaboration with local artists, makers, and farmers. 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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. 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