“If you’re alive, you’re a creative person” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert
Two Autumn Workshops to delight your senses
Dahlia Bouquet Workshop
We are thrilled to host our special once a year Autumn Dahlia flower arranging event at Collector Cottage where you can enjoy a delightful morning learning and creating.
We will begin with a floral demonstration by award winning owner, grower and florist Rachel from Collector Cottage, followed by your chance to make your own arrangement using the most amazing dahlias and other seasonal flowers grown right here in Collector.
Includes:
- Freshly cut dahlias
- A beautiful vessel
- Rachel’s expertise on arranging
- A generous morning tea
Whether it’s an opportunity for friends to get together for a catch up or maybe you are a mother and daughter looking for a special treat, you will make memories to cherish at this special event.
Workshop Details:
Date: Saturday 14th March
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Venue: Collector Cottage, Collector NSW
$199.00
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Autumn Blooms Workshop
We’re delighted to invite you to a special flower arranging workshop, Autumn Blooms, presented in partnership with Mood Creative Studio in Canberra.
Your morning will begin with a live floral demonstration by award-winning grower, florist, and owner Rachel Torrealba of Collector Cottage. Rachel will share her signature approach to natural, garden-inspired arranging, along with tips on working with seasonal blooms.
You’ll then create your own beautiful arrangement to take home, using stunning dahlias and a curated selection of fresh seasonal flowers – all specially grown and hand-harvested from Rachel’s micro flower farm in Collector.
To make the experience even more special, each attendee will receive a professionally captured portrait with their finished floral creation, photographed by Tracey in the studio. You’ll receive your beautifully edited digital image via email a few days after the workshop – perfect as a keepsake, for sharing, or for use in your personal or business branding.
Then relax and enjoy a delicious morning tea together featuring a thoughtful selection of teas and treats made by local artisans.
Spend a slow and creative morning with us at Mood Creative Studio, surrounded by beautiful Collector Cottage flowers, natural light, and good company.
$220.00
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Inclusions:
- Farm-grown premium dahlias and seasonal flowers
- Vessel
- Award-winning florist demonstration and guided workshop
- Professional portrait with your floral creation
- Delicious morning tea
- Take-home floral arrangement and an edited image
Workshop Details:
Date: Saturday 28th March
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Venue: Mood Creative Studio,
1b, 50 Colbee Ct, Phillip. ACT
If you love flowers, and you love cake, then book yourself into one of Rachel’s Floral Masterclass and High Tea events as soon as she releases them!
We had such a lovely day surrounded by beautiful fresh and fragrant blooms, intercepted by a delicious High Tea, and a delightful tour of the garden and tunnel.
I drove back to Canberra with a full belly, beautiful flowers arranged by me under Rachel’s meticulous tutelage, and lovely memories of a day well spent.
Bridal Workshops
A unique opportunity to spend time bonding with your bridal party and creating memories.
Spend the day at the award winning Collector Cottage and soak in the atmosphere while creating beautiful flower arrangements with Rachel’s gentle guidance.
(min 4 people)
Workshops for Groups
Would you like to attend a workshop with a group of friends and family? Collector Cottage is now running Workshops by request.
Please reach out, we would love to share our love of flowers with you.
(min 6 people)
Previous Workshops
Christmas Wreath Workshop
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It’s a time for sharing and giving. Come and celebrate by making your own Christmas wreath.
Rachel will guide you to create a one of a kind Christmas Wreath that dries gracefully and can be composted.
Workshop Details:
Date: Saturday 30 November
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Venue: Collector Cottage, Collector NSW
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From Field to Vase to Table
A Collector Cottage High Tea Experience
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We are thrilled to host a special once a year Autumn High Tea and flower arranging event at Collector Cottage where you can enjoy a delightful and generous high tea, a spread of carefully selected sweets and savouries made by local and Canberra artisans.
We will begin with a floral demonstration by award winning owner, grower and florist Rachel Torrealba from Collector Cottage followed by your chance to make your own arrangement using the most amazing dahlias and other seasonal flowers grown right here in Collector. The vessel you will be styling with is hand-made by local ceramicist Kate Mackay.
Whether it’s an opportunity for friends to get together for a catch up or maybe you are a mother and daughter looking for a special treat, you will make memories to cherish at this special event.
Once you have made your arrangement it will take centre stage at a luscious and beautiful table styled with an autumn theme as inspiration for you to sit and enjoy your high tea.
DATE: Saturday 6 April 2024
TIME: 9:30am – 11:30am
PLACE: 22 Bourke St Collector NSW
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I attended Rachel’s Floral Masterclass because I had always wanted to attend a flower arranging workshop and never had.
The workshop was held just out of Canberra at Collector. The drive out was lovely and arriving at Rachel’s home we were greeted with an excited and enthusiastic Rachel.
She demonstrated how to create an arrangement and then we created our own with some tips from Rachel. We all had a selection of flowers and created two arrangements to take home.
We had a lovely high tea and wandered around Rachel and Dean’s property.
Meet Rachel
Ever since she was a young girl, Rachel has been OBSESSED with flowers. As a child, she grew up playing in fields of roses, building elaborate huts out of nature’s gifts and watching her greenthumb Mum create new life from the most challenging of cuttings. It’s no surprise that Rachel is now a Florist!
With an expansive property to call her own just a short drive from North Canberra, Rachel grows her own roses (she has over 150 so far!) that she spends many happy hours toiling over, talking to and caring for. A lover of the land, Rachel ensures that all the materials she sources and shares in her workshops are done so with respect and reverence to Mother Nature.
Regardless of which workshop you attend, you can expect:
Fresh country air and birdsong that you can soak up while you create
Great company with like-minded women (come alone or bring a friend)
Wholesome and light-hearted FUN!
Delicious teas for you to try (plus high tea at some workshops)
Lots of easy to follow instructions, guidance and support
A rose garden tour (season permitting)
A creative piece of your own to take home!
We Believe In…
Creating artistic pieces with slow flowers that are non toxic, locally produced and grown with love.
Caring for our local community by sourcing food and special little surprise ‘extras’ that come from the hands and hearts of local businesses.
The healing power of nature, fresh country air and the gathering of women.
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