FLORAL DEMOS

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

(Schedule subject to change)

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Compote Flower Arranging

By Travis Mills - Calyx Floral Design & Nicola Adam Floral

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Learn the tricks of creating a traditional English style arrangement in a compote that works well in any footed vessel.

Friday May 23 at 12:00pm 
Saturday May 24 at 10:00am 
Monday May 26 at 12:00pm 
Thursday May 29 at 12:00pm 
Friday May 30 at 12:00pm 
Saturday May 31 at 12:00pm 
Sunday June 1 at 12:00pm 

Floral Fascinator

By Travis Mills - Calyx Floral Design

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

The fascinating art of flowers on fascinators.

Friday May 23 at 1:30pm 
Friday May 23 at 12:00pm 

The Taste of the Garden

By Chef Matthew Phillip, Shaughnessy Restaurant

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Join Chef Phillip as he shares his culinary journey and reveals how he draws inspiration—and ingredients—from the botanical bounty of nearby VanDusen Garden. Learn how he incorporates seasonal vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers into his dishes, and preserves their essence in cordials, syrups, and vinegars to offer a true “Taste of the Garden” year-round.

Friday May 23 at 3:00pm
Monday May 26 at 3:00pm
Tuesday May 27 at 3:00pm
Tuesday May 27 at 3:00pm
Thursday May 29 at 3:00pm
Friday May 30 at 3:00pm
Sunday June 1 at 3:00pm

The Roses of Downton Abbey

By Vancouver Rose Society

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Come and learn about growing roses here in the Lower Mainland.  We'll review some rose growing basics and highlight the roses specifically bred for the Fleurs de Villes Downtown Abbey show. 

Saturday May 24 at 11:00am 

English Hand Tied Posies

By Nicola Adam Floral

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Traditional garden posies and cut-flower tips and tricks.

Saturday May 24 at 1:00pm 
Sunday May 25 at 1:00pm 
Monday May 26 at 10:30am 
Thursday May 29 at 10:30am 
Friday May 30 at 10:00am 
Saturday May 31 at 10:00am 
Sunday June 1 at 10:00am 

Demystifying Orchid Culture for the Home Grower

By Stanley Luk, Vancouver Orchid Society @vancouverorchidsociety

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Join orchid expert and AOS Judge Stanley Luk for a hands-on workshop featuring orchid repotting tips and demonstrations to help your orchids thrive at home.

Saturday May 24 at 2:00pm 

The English Art of Wearable Flowers

By Nicola Adam Floral

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

The ultimate summer accessory inspired by old England. The foundation for boutonnieres, Corsages, flower crowns and hat flowers.

Saturday May 24 at 4:00pm 
Sunday May 25 at 4:00pm 
Monday May 26 at 1:30pm 
Thursday May 29 at 1:30pm 
Friday May 30 at 1:00pm 
Saturday May 31 at 1:00pm 
Sunday June 1 at 1:00pm 

Petals & Postcards: A Downton-Inspired Creative Workshop

By Camille Mehta

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Make your own vintage floral themed postcard inspired by the Edwardian era.

Sunday May 25 at 10.00am 

Summer Garden Arrangements

By Jaded Creative Inc.

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Discover the art of creating vibrant, seasonal floral arrangements inspired by the colours and textures of a summer garden.

Sunday May 25 at 11.00am 
Friday May 30 at 2:00pm 
Sunday June 1 at 11:00am 
Sunday June 1 at 2:00pm 

An Introduction to Orchids and Growing them at Home

By Conor Preston, Vancouver Orchid Society @vancouverorchidsociety

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Learn how to grow a variety of amazing orchids right from your home! 

Sunday May 25 at 2:00pm 

Tips and Tricks for At-Home Floral Arranging

By Jaded Creative Inc. & Angelica Floral Designs

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Learn expert tips and simple techniques to create beautiful, professional-looking floral arrangements at home.

Monday May 26 at 4.30pm 
Tuesday May 27 at 4.30pm 
Wednesday May 28 at 4.30pm 
Friday May 30 at 4.00pm 
Saturday May 31 at 4.00pm 
Sunday June 1 at 4.00pm 

Painting Flowers

By Nina Koba, Adele Rae Flower Shop

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Artist and Florist, Nina Koba will show off her amazing floral art and talk about how she approaches painting some of her favourite flowers.

Tuesday May 27 at 10:30am & 12:00 pm

Unusual but Very Useful Tools for Your Garden

By Jill Hopkins

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Discover how to elevate your gardening experience with a variety of practical tools in this informative talk, featuring live demonstrations of essentials like the Hori Hori knife and a versatile fold-up kneeling and sitting bench.

Tuesday May 27 at 1.30pm

Easy but Stylish Arranging

By Tina Barkley, Co-founder Fleurs de Villes

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Tips + Tricks for creating beautiful florals at home.

Wednesday May 28 at 10.30am & 12:00pm

Flowers for Pollinators

By Aldona Czajewska

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

What flowers best support pollinators? This engaging talk explores pollinator preferences—by shape, colour, and species—backed by the latest research, to help you design a garden that boosts local biodiversity.

Wednesday May 28 at 1:30pm 
Thursday May 29 at 4:30pm 
Friday May 30 at 11:00am 

A Beginner's Guide: Planting Miniature Alpine Gardens in Troughs

By Alpine Garden Club of British Columbia 

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Learn the basics of creating charming miniature alpine gardens in troughs in this beginner-friendly demonstration.

Saturday May 31 at 11:00am 

Pollinator Friendly Container Design

By Chrystals Gardens

JARDIN tent at Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Learn how to incorporate plants that attract pollinators in your pots and planters. 

Saturday May 31 at 2:00pm 

FLORAL DEMOS