‘EPHEMERA’ Creating One-of-a-kind Flower Crowns
a 3-Day Virtual Mini-Course with Hitomi Gilliam
The Art of Ephemera
Unlock the beauty of fleeting moments through the Art of Flower Crowns!
This dynamic 3-day virtual experience offers an inspiring introduction to the Elements and Principles of Floral Design, all while creating some of the most joyful, wearable works of art — Flower Crowns.
Whether you’re new to floral design or a seasoned designer looking to refresh your skills in a playful and meaningful way, this course offers a lively, accessible, and visually rich learning journey.
‘Ephemera’ Mini-Course Schedule
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Ephemera Base Mechanics
3:00PM PST | Friday, May 16th
(120min Live Lecture)
Start with the foundation!
Hitomi will demonstrate and share a wide range of base mechanics and structures designed for flower crowns of all styles — from beautifully understated to grand and impactful. Learn the secrets to creating supportive, comfortable, and versatile bases that allow you to achieve a wide range of artistic outcomes.
Focus Topics
• Understanding crown balance and wearability
• Techniques for lightweight vs. statement crowns
• Versatile base materials and construction methods
• Building adaptable structures for fresh, dried, & mixed media designs -
Woodland Ephemera
12:00PM PST | Saturday, May 17th
(120min Live Lecture)
Step into the enchanting world of the forest!
On Day 2, Hitomi will demonstrate and share several flower crown projects inspired by woodland themes, using natural materials and earthy textures to evoke a sense of wild beauty. Students will be encouraged to follow along and recreate their own interpretations, drawing inspiration from the organic forms and textures found in nature.
Focus Topics
• Design inspiration from forests, branches, and wild blooms
• Building crowns with a rustic, natural feel
• Layering textures to create depth and movement
• Exploring asymmetry, rhythm, and organic flow in crown design -
Nouveau Ephemera
10:00AM PST | Sunday, May 18th
(120min Live Lecture)
Celebrate elegance, movement, and artistic form!
On Day 3, Hitomi will explore the influence of Art Nouveau — known for its flowing lines, natural motifs, and ornamental beauty — through the creation of sophisticated, expressive flower crowns. Students will be guided to craft crowns that embody the graceful curves, stylized botanicals, and artistic spirit of this iconic design era.
Focus Topics
• Designing crowns with flowing, sinuous lines
• Creating movement and rhythm through floral placement
• Incorporating stylized botanical elements
• Achieving a sense of elegance, sophistication, and storytelling in your wearable designs
Registration Includes:
(3) 120min LIVE LESSONS with Hitomi
(3) STUDENT CHALLENGES issued by Hitomi at the end of each of her Live Lessons.
LIFETIME ACCESS to Full Recordings of all Workshop Lessons, as well as ALL program resources (Student Notes, Flower Lists, etc)
STUDENT COMMUNITY SUPPORT - We will be launching a Private Student Facebook Group the week prior where you can meet your fellow students, as well as get additional questions & feedback from Hitomi!
TECHNICAL SUPPORT - Enjoy complete technical support throughout the program, helping you through any problems that may arise.
Pricing
$59.00 CAD
FAQs
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Of course! All of our Workshop Lessons are Recorded in Full and available immediately afterwards for you to watch or re-watch at your convenience! As part of registration, you will also enjoy LIFETIME Access to all Lesson Recordings.
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Flowers & Supplies are not included in the registration. Hitomi will be releasing a Recommended Supply List approx 10-15 Days prior to the start of the workshop for you to source some of the supplies she will be using.
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There are (3) Ways to access Workshop Lessons & Content once registered.
You can Log-in to your account at HitomiGilliam.com and access all course content via your account page (top right-hand corner of the website after login)
Program Emails will be sent to the email that you use for registration, this will include links to Live Lessons + links to additional course content. If you register and are not receiving emails, please make sure to check your junk/spam email folder and mark info@hitomigilliam.com as safe.
We will be launching a Private Facebook Group the week of the workshop, we encourage all students to join and meet fellow students. Links to all program content will also be posted to the group throughout the workshop.