Summer Workshops

This summer I will not be scheduling any workshops. Don't worry though! Instead, if you are interested in taking a Honey Flower workshop you can get a group of friends or coworkers together and book a private group session at a mutually convenient time. The group must consist of at least 4 people.

To reserve a group lesson please email me: angela@honeyflower.ca

Happy Summer!

Busy Bees Collectively Collecting

What is it about Spring that seems to magically breathe new life into everything? It's like the light goes on and the gears start turning... and bang! Little ideas begin to flower into big realities! Despite all of the changes occurring in my personal life and in the world of Honey Flower, there is one such flowering idea that I can't stop being excited about. Myself and several of my favorite women-in-business have joined forces to create a collective for green weddings and special events. We are called Bouquet and we hope to launch ourselves into the eco scene in Montreal within the next few months. Business and cross-promotional opportunities aside, this is just an amazing group of women who came together organically and have very strong shared views on how businesses can be managed sustainably, and how weddings and events can be much much greener than is traditionally the case. I am having so much fun working with the ladies of Bouquet!

I will keep you posted on the official details and of the launch party date!

In the meantime, if you are planning a wedding or event and you would like to take an environmentally friendly approach, feel free to contact me as we are already taking on projects!

angela@honeyflower.ca

Buy Something Local Day

I just found out about a new movement, started right here in Montreal! It's called Buy Something Local Day and it falls on April 25. The idea is to encourage folks to buy locally and to really think about where they spend their money and why. I'll be at the boutique on April 25th and I would love to see you there before we officially close the shop at the end of the month. You can buy local and say goodbye, or hello!

Find out more:
http://www.buylocalday.ca/en/

April Workshops

Horray for Spring! Even though it is a dreary, rainy day, I'm so glad to finally be rid of my Canada Goose parka and heavy clunky sorels:) James and I just moved to a new apartment. I think it's really cosy and I'm very excited about the back yard where I'll be putting my newfound gardening knowledge to work after a few months of Urban Gardening 101! I will probably start another little blog just to journal it's progress:)

If you want to get out of the rain and keep the economic crisis at bay by learning to make your own beauty products, then I would suggest getting some friends together and signing up for a Honey Flower Workshop this month!

15th - Green Cleaning: 6-8pm, $30
18th - I ♥ My Baby - 5-7pm, $35
23rd - DIY Spa night - 6-8pm, $35
26th - Soapmaking 1 - 11am-1pm $45

Contact Angela at info@honeyflower.ca or 514-886-5586 to reserve you place.

You can find workshop descriptions HERE

NEW!!! Natural Beauty Bootcamp

May 9 & 10th
9:30am – 4:30pm

For those who want to learn it all in a weekend! Our Beauty Bootcamp will teach you to make green products for your home and your body both inside and out. Each day runs for 7 hours and includes a lunch and tea breaks! You will take home all of the products that you make, plus handouts, recipes, resources and more. The perfect way to welcome spring☺

Day 1:
Morning:
Green Home – We will start by discussing our homes, common toxins, cleaning products and personal care routines. We will make 3 green cleaning products for our Naturally Clean starter kit.

Eating for Wellness – Myrite Rotstein, holistic nutritionist, will teach you the fundamentals of eating well and nourishing your body and soul. She will lead us in a cooking class to prepare a nutritious lunch.

Lunch Break

Natural Bathing- Discover the art of creating a healthy and healing bath at home. Learn about preparing your bath, dry brushing, setting a mood and various bath applications. We’ll make an exfoliant, bath salts and a bath bombs.

Melt & Pour Soap Crafting – Add to your bath time experience by crafting your own personalized transparent soaps using this simple method.


Day 2:
Morning:
Body Butters – We will learn to create body butters using quality solid oils such as cocoa butter and coconut oil. We will create a butter cream and a solid bar for massage.

Creams – We will learn the technique of combining oil and water to create a luxurious moisturizer.

Lunch Break – Catered by Fuchsia

Natural Facial Care – Facial cleansers, exfoliants, herbal steams, masks

Natural Packaging – We will label and package the products that have been made during the bootcamp and will discuss eco-friendly options for packaging.


Cost: Weekend = $280, 1 Day = $150*
*price includes materials fees, 1 meal per day, tea and recipes

March Workshops

At last! Here are the workshops for this month! Details and costs for all workshops can be found in the post below.

SPECIAL: This month when you sign up for a workshop at Honey Flower you can bring a friend for 1/2 the price!


Saturday March 14th from 5-7pm: I ♥ My Baby!
Wednesday March 18th from 6-8pm: DIY Spa Night
Saturday March 21st from 5-7pm: Cold Process Soap 1
Thursday March 26th from 6-8pm: Natural Bathing Beauty
Saturday March 28th from 10am - 12pm: Green Cleaning

See you soon!

Complete List of Honey Flower Workshops

Check out the current calendar of events to see when each workshop is offered. Most workshops are offered monthly or every other month.

Some of our workshops are now available at your home or office for a special occasion such as a birthday, shower, staff party or girl's night in! Please contact us for a quote. Ask about catering options with Fuchsia Epicerie Fleur to complete the experience!
Choose from: Green Cleaning; DIY Spa Night; Super Salves and Balms; I ♥My Baby!

Green Cleaning
Learn to make safe & healthy cleaning products! We will discuss how to read labels, ingredients to avoid and common household toxins. Participants will make three products and take home their starter green cleaning kit. $30

DIY Spa Night
Learn to make your own fresh products for a spa night at home. Masks, steams and fresh spa treatments will be explored. We will make 3 products that you can take home- enough to share a spa night with a friend! $30

Super Salves and Balms
Learn the age-old method of mixing oils, herbs and wax to create protective moisturizers for the body and lips. We will make a salve and a lip balm that are appropriate for the season. $30

Melt and Pour Soap Crafting
Learn to craft your own soap using the Melt and Pour method. We will explore using molds, adding natural scents and colours, and special techniques such as layering to create personalized transparent soaps. $35


Cold Process Soapmaking I
Natural soap is wonderful to use and economical and fun when you make your own! This class will teach you the basics of the cold process method. This is taught demonstration style, with an interactive aspect, and at the end you will have all the skills plus recipes to enable you to recreate your own soap at home. $45


I ♥ My Baby!
The perfect gift for the mom to be, or taken as a group for a baby shower! Learn about ways to detoxify your home before your new arrival as well as ingredients to avoid for yourself and your child. You’ll make 3 different products for the home, for Mom and for baby! $35


Natural Bathing Beauty
Discover the art of creating a healthy and healing bath at home. Learn about preparing your bath, dry brushing, setting a mood and various bath applications. We’ll make an exfoliant, bath salts and a bath bombs. $35