Newly updated for 2025!

The Seasonal Spring Match Workshop

A workshop for new artists & designers where you will learn visual storytelling, floral composition, and color contrast without having to draw.

Do you want to know how to combine illustrated plants into floral designs that always look good together?

Then you are in the right place to start learning in an easy hands on way how to create beautiful floral designs!

With this workshop you will:

  • Learn Visual Storytelling - Learn how to build connection with your artwork as you move through using the creative brief and lesson about visual storytelling.

  • Know How To Choose & Combine Spring Florals - never guess what florals to use with my system for easily picking the right flowers and greenery using the Selecting Florals Field Guide, plus get a curated list of spring plants.

  • Know How To Design Floral Layouts (& Learn Without Having To Draw) - All artwork and layout templates are included in the Procreate downloadable files with the three step-by-step workshop layout lessons so you get to play with flowers and learn layouts, and no drawing is required in this workshop!

  • Know Color Contrast - Understanding color contrast is essential for creating beautiful compositions; we cover color contrast and how to create depth in your artwork without a ton of color theory.

  • Complete It In As Little As One Week - The workshop lessons are short and can be completed in as little as one week or you can go at your own pace if you need more time.

Inside The Spring Match Workshop

  • Creative Brief & Visual Storytelling

    What is visual storytelling, a creative brief and spring theme, mood board, story, and list of spring florals divided into categories that work.

  • How To Choose Spring Florals

    Understand floral and greenery categories so you always know what florals to use in a floral design layout using the Selecting Florals Field Guide.

  • Practice Designing Layouts In Procreate

    Learn in three step-by-step floral composition layout lessons where we practice together with guides and artwork included.

  • How To Choose Colors That Work

    Understand color contrast with floral artwork in an easy way without tons of color theory.

Meet Your Guide To Floral Story Design

Licensed artist, Illustrator, Pattern designer, & Online Educator

I have been a self-taught illustrator and artist for over 10 years, and I have worked with brands to create artwork for their products around the world.

We are visual storytellers.

I have designed my career in the pursuit and discovery of these adventure stories and turning those stories into artwork that brings us closer to nature and inspires the human spirit in us all.

I created this workshop because it was something I had struggled with at the beginning of my career and I have had many messages in my inbox about composition and color.

So, I thought it would be fun to learn in an online workshop setting where we get to play with flowers!

Workshop Bonuses!

  • Bonus! Tried & True Floral Bouquet Layouts Inspiration Guidebook

    A complete 15-page layout design inspiration book with examples!

  • Bonus! Plant Matching For Artists A Visual Roadmap

    A printable visual reference sheet on how to walkthrough choosing your florals based on their category so you can easily remember them.

  • Bonus! Two Procreate Color Palettes

    Get two ready to use Procreate color palettes to use for your projects. The Spring Florals and the Mighty Leaves Procreate color palettes.

Is there really no drawing required for this workshop?

YES! There is no drawing required! This unique workshop is hyper-focused on teaching visual storytelling, floral composition layouts, and how to choose colors that work in your artwork. We will be learning these skills in this workshop so when you are ready to create your own floral artwork, you have the foundation of these concepts to create beautiful designs. All the artwork is included in the workshop to start practicing right away!

If you want to draw you can, but there are no drawing lessons in this workshop. The workshop lessons are composition and design focused.

THE SPRING MATCH WORKSHOP + CAMPFIRE COMMUNITY

$95.00

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    • The Spring Match Workshop Creative Brief (PDF): includes spring theme, mood board, story, and curated list of spring florals divided into categories

    • Video Lesson on Visual Storytelling

    • The Six Steps To Creating Illustrated Floral Designs (PDF)

    • New Video: Introduction To Selecting Florals and the beloved Spring Selecting Florals Field Guide (PDF)

    • Three Practice Composition Layouts Lessons with Videos - includes all artwork in a Procreate file with step-by-step video instructions

    • Choosing Colors That Work - a video lesson all about color contrast explained in an easy-to-understand way without a ton of color theory

    • BONUS: Tried & True Floral Bouquet Layouts Inspiration Guidebook (PDF)

    • BONUS: Spring Plant Matching For Artists: A Visual Roadmap (PDF)

    • BONUS: Two Procreate Color Palettes (.Swatches Files) - the Spring Florals and the Mighty Leaves Color Palettes

    • Workshop Help Center - helpful videos on importing Procreate color palettes, Procreate template files, and more!

    • Campfire Community - Connect with other students and ask questions in the community. New for 2025, access to the community is for all of 2025 as all workshop students will be in one group

    • Plus support via a question & answer submission form if you don’t want to post in the group

Workshops Frequently Asked Questions

In this FAQ section, all frequently asked questions regarding the seasonal workshops - the Spring, Summer, Fall, & Winter Match Workshops are outlined here.

The open and close dates for the seasonal workshops in 2025 are the following (and subject to change):

The Spring Match Workshop

Opens on Monday, January 27, 2025 - and Closes on Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The Summer Match Workshop

Opens on Monday, May 19, 2025 - and Closes on Thursday, July 31, 2025

The Fall Match Workshop

Opens on Monday, August 18, 2025 - and Closes on Friday, October 31, 2025

The Winter Match Workshop

Opens on Monday, November 17, 2025 - and Closes on Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Workshops Questions & Answers Listed Below

Why is there no drawing involved in the workshops?

This unique workshop series is hyper-focused on teaching floral composition layouts and design. We will be mastering these skills in these workshops so when you are ready to create your own floral artwork, you have the foundation of these concepts to create beautiful designs. All the artwork is included in the workshop to start practicing right away!

If you want to draw you can, but there are no drawing lessons in any of the workshops. The workshop lessons are composition and design focused.

Will the lessons learned work for other seasons of the year?

Yes, many of the lessons can be applied to other seasons of the year when it comes to combining plants, you would just use different plants.

Do I need an iPad and Procreate to take the workshops?

You can learn the concepts taught in the workshop without needing the program or an iPad. But if you want to follow along and practice then you will need Procreate, an iPad, and Apple Pencil to use the Procreate file templates.

Do I need Dropbox to take this workshop?

No, you don't need Dropbox to take this workshop. The downloadable files can be downloaded from the course platform to your computer or device. But, if you have a free Dropbox account you can use it to access files from your iPad. See Dropbox Basic plan and their site for more details.

I am a beginner, is this workshop right for me?

This workshop was designed with beginners in mind! So, yes it is right for you.
Though this is not an Intro to Procreate class. If you have never used Procreate before, open up the app and try it out before starting the workshop. All the video lessons are step-by-step and you will be able to do them easily with the included workshop lessons.

How will I access the community?

The campfire community offered through the workshops is available on a separate App that is not a part of the workshop learning platform. But you will have a community information product in the learning platform with details about the community and a link on where to go to access it sent via email. Invitations to the community are sent out via the App through the email you signed up for the workshop with at registration. Community access for 2025 is for all of 2025.

How long will I have access to the content?

You will have lifetime access to the content and bonus materials for this edition and release of the workshop. If, for any reason, a workshop is shelved in the future, you will be notified well in advance and will be able to download the content.

What if I cannot complete everything in one week?

The workshop lessons are a combination of text, resource documents, and video content and are short enough to be completed in as little as a few hours each day. But you can go at your own pace as you will have access to the content to resume when you are ready as the workshops are self-paced and if you need more time you can take your time to complete it.

Is this workshop live?

The workshop content is not live and videos are pre-recorded. There are no Zoom calls for this workshop. In the campfire community there will be a live chat feature and you will be able to connect with others as well as myself in the group.

What is the refund policy for the workshops?

Since they are a digital product and short workshops, there are no refunds on workshops. If you are unhappy with the workshop, please contact me to discuss.

Can you use the artwork in the workshops for commercial use?

No, all artwork provided in my workshops are for learning and practicing the lessons taught and may not be used in any commercial design for sale in any way. You may only use it for personal use to learn the concepts in the workshops.

If you have questions not answered here, you can reach me at contact@deniseanne.com.

What Students Have To Say About My Courses & Workshops

  • I love Denise's layout classes!

    As someone who illustrates a lot of plants and flowers, sometimes you find yourself using the same items over and over or using the same layouts a lot. It's nice to break out of the rut and learn some new things and find fun new things I can add in to my own art.

    Meghann Holcomb - The Summer Match Workshop

  • I LOVE, LOVE, LOVED!! Your Summer Match workshop!

    Your workshop showed me the possibility of incorporating my art into digital formats and I hope to get an iPad at some stage to continue the process.

    Janelle Moore - The Summer Match Workshop

  • It was an incredibly enriching experience!

    I recently had the pleasure of taking Denise’s Spring Match Workshop. Denise’s guidance was clear, concise, and filled with expert tips that made the learning process enjoyable and accessible. I truly loved all the included handouts as well! By the end of the workshop, I not only felt confident in my ability to create stunning floral designs digitally but also gained a deeper appreciation for the intricate details of floral arrangements. This workshop has truly expanded my creative horizons, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the intersection of digital art and nature-inspired design.

    Becky Caldwell - The Spring Match Workshop

  • I really liked learning about your method of putting together florals for a composition.

    I love drawing florals but it can be so hard to know what to draw and what things to put together. I really enjoyed learning this technique for not only picking florals, but making compositions. I'll definitely be coming back to this!!!

    Meghann Holcomb - The Spring Match Workshop

  • The layouts and the field guide were so useful! And communicating and getting feedback on Basecamp was priceless!

    Loved the workshop! the layouts were great visuals and I love the field guide. I’m using them all the time as I’m creating my floral illustrations. Can’t wait for more workshops like this one!

    Miri Vega - The Spring Match Workshop

  • I enjoyed and learnt a lot about floral arrangements and composition in this workshop.

    Also, I learnt about the basics of using Procreate. Denise's calm and relaxed teaching style helped me to relax and enjoy the workshop. Thank you very much Denise for sharing your knowledge and creating this workshop.

    Diane - The Summer Match Workshop

  • Every lesson is well-organized and planned with tons of helpful resources.

    Florals for Products course is perfect for anyone wanting to get started in digital graphics. The course is well-paced, starting with many basics of Procreate and drawing from references. It progresses to include more detailed drawings with variety, working with fabulous color palettes, and then to create a final bouquet ready for printing. Denise is very knowledgeable and experienced.

    DiAnn Zickau

  • I'm so glad I have her as a teacher!

    Denise is a wonderful teacher! A great teaching style and her soothing voice deliver advanced content effectively and effortlessly. Her classes are well organized, in-depth and technically sound.

    Sneha Nirody

  • melissa williams design

    Denise’s class has answered so many questions. Thank you so much!

    I started my design education in Illustrator and then I discovered Procreate and wanted to learn how to use my motifs created on my iPad in Photoshop.

    Melissa Williams

  • Dip your toes into drawing digitally by learning to create leaf shapes in Procreate!

    I learned a few of the many differences between how you approach a digital drawing from my usual medium. I like the ability to divide the drawing into layers, so that if you get one layer perfect, but need to work on the others, there is less lost time.

    Deborah McBean

  • Easy to follow and informative lessons.

    I appreciated your step by step process and telling us what brushes you were using and the size of brush AND how you set the size of brush etc This was a new trick for me to learn, thanks! It Extended my knowledge in Procreate.

    Joanne

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