FLORAL DEMOS

Join us for free floral demonstrations from some of Vancouver’s favourite florists.

(Schedule subject to change)

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Fleurs de Villes Co-Founder Tips & Tricks

By Karen Marshall & Tina Barkley, Co-founders, Fleurs de Villes

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Fleurs de Villes Co-founders Karen Marshall & Tina Barkley present tips and tricks of floral design learned by traveling the world with their shows.

Wednesday June 26 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm (Karen Marshall)
Friday June 28 at 11:30am - 12:00pm (Karen Marshall)
Saturday June 29 at 10:30am - 11:00am (Tina Barkley)

The Taste of the Garden

By Chef Matthew Phillip, Shaughnessy Restaurant

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Enjoy sampling and tasting of botanicals and herbs from Shaughnessy Restaurant's Executive Chef, Matthew Phillip.

Friday June 21 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Saturday June 22 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Sunday June 23 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Monday June 24 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm 
Tuesday June 25 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm 
Wednesday June 26 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Thursday June 27 at 11:30am - 12:00pm  
Friday June 28 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm 
Saturday June 29 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Sunday June 30 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Summer Bouquet Making

By Fleurs de Villes Master Florist

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Discover the artistry of floral design as you gain insights from one of Fleurs de Villes' Master Florists. Unleash your creativity and craft a stunning bouquet bursting with vibrant summer blooms!

Friday June 21 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Saturday June 22 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm 
Saturday June 22 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm 
Monday June 24 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm 
Wednesday June 26 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm 
Saturday June 29 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm 
Sunday June 30 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm 

Modern Floristry Trends

By Fleurs de Villes Master Florist Nicola Adam

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Explore the transformative power of modern floral arrangements. Delve into techniques like color blocking and vessel selection, unlocking the secrets to creating captivating blooms that radiate contemporary elegance and charm.

Friday June 21 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Sunday June 23 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm 
Tuesday June 25 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm 
Thursday June 27 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm 
Friday June 28 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm 
Saturday June 29 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Sunday June 30 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunday June 30 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

The Way of Ikebana

By Ikenobo Ikebana Society

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Discover the timeless artistry of Ikebana, a captivating facet of Japan's rich cultural heritage.

Saturday June 22 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm 

Beautiful Things with Roses

By Fleurs de Villes Master Florist Nicola Adam

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Roses are eternally connected with beauty and love -  learn new tips and techniques on how to use these beauties in your arrangements at home.

Saturday June 22 at 6:00pm 6:30pm 
Sunday June 23 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Monday June 24 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm 
Tuesday June 25 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm 
Wednesday June 26 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm 
Thursday June 27 at  1:00pm - 1:30pm 
Friday June 28 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm 
Saturday June 29 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm 
Sunday June 30 at 4:30pm 5:00pm 

Vancouver's Sakura Splendor with VCBF

By Douglas Justice 

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Explore the rich endowment of flowering cherry trees around Metro Vancouver with UBC Botanical Garden’s and the Festival's Team Sakura & Tree Talks & Walks Guide, Douglas Justice.

Sunday June 23 at 10:30am 11:00am 

Useful Tools for Your Garden

By Jill Hopkins, Garden Club of Vancouver 

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Learn how garden tools can be used for various gardening projects and their multiple applications.

Sunday June 23 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm & 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Pollinator Palettes: The ABC's About How Bees See

By Tamara Litke

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Learn how plants lure pollinators with their beauty and functionality and how colourful  flowers attract birds, bees and butterflies.  

Tuesday June 25 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm 
Thursday June 27 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm 
Saturday June 29 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm 
Sunday June 30 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm 

Invasive/Agressive Plants

By Buck Buchwald, VDBG Site Supervisor

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Informational session on common residential species.

Wednesday June 26 at 11:30am - 12:00pm 

Mixology & Art/Craft

Our Story by Sunny Mehta, Wildflower Distilling

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Meet and greet with the founder of Wildflower Distilling. Learn about our story and our process in making our spirits. Take home a sample 50ml of Gin or Vodka and make your own Wildflower cocktail at home!

Friday June 21 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Art/Craft by Camille Mehta, Wildflower Distilling

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE


Join artist Camille Mehta in making your own floral themed postcard craft and share the joy of flowers with someone you love.

Friday June 21 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Tuesday June 25 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Mixology by Sunny Mehta, Wildflower Distilling

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

The founder and master distiller and mixologist at Wildflower will take you through making one of our bespoke cocktails.

Thursday June 27 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Friday June 28 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

FLORAL DEMOS