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For ages I've been wanting to go to Flower School's open studio Saturdays...
I was booked in January and then ze Back kicked in. Last Saturday I went. It was held at floral shop, Opalia owned by Phoebe Crary in Brooklyn, 377 Atlantic avenue.
The windows were full of wild dancing poppies - the stems are filled with sap so you can't cut them or they'll die instantly...
Inside an endless array of flowers wait to be choosen for your bouquet.
I usually paint just 1 or 2 flowers and my vases are tiny so I was stumped...
The other students have taken Flower School intro classes...
And are busy creating complex masterpieces...
The instructor was whipping out perfect bouquets in minutes. YIKES! This is daunting. 
I ran out to eat something at nearby Bedouin Tent, 405 Atlantic Ave. This picture has me munching hummos and carrots as I post.
Back to face the flowers and finally choose a few ranunculas... 
And one tight pink peonie bud... 
Mini display bouquets around the shop give me courage. Just ONE flower - my kind of bouquet! Yay.
Meanwhile 'Roses' finished TWO divine arrangements...
And the other student reached the heights of orchid perfection.
My handiwork looks raggedy. Hmmm... I did paint the peonie. I plan to attend another open studio Saturday at Flower School. I'll take some Dutch courage next time. 
This Parisien Piggy says, "Don't eat to much chocolate this weekend!"BONJOUR FLOWER SCHOOL!
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Bon Week-End!