Cornet Custard and Colibri are proud to present : Babes in Toyland, A Holiday Atelier!

Join us in the L’Echelle Annex for a truly unique festive holiday workshop. Celebrate the holidays with an indulgent pairing of creamy frozen custard and sparkling champagne, designed to inspire your creativity and delight your senses. Our holiday event combines hands-on wreath crafting with tastings that elevate the festive spirit, perfect for those looking to create holiday traditions while enjoying a luxurious treat. Reserve your spot to experience this unforgettable blend of elegance and artisanal fun.

The Details:

You will create your own beautiful, handcrafted wreath using fresh seasonal greens and festive accents curated by Colibri. While you craft, indulge in creamy frozen custard from Cornet Custard and raise a glass of champagne from L’Echelle to celebrate the season. Go home with your wreath and a holiday gift bag from Cornet Custard & Colibri! It’s the perfect blend of creativity, flavor, and holiday cheer in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Additional drinks may be purchased from L’Echelle during the event and dinner reservations can be found HERE if you would like to dine afterwards.

Tickets available HERE for Thursday December 4th, 6pm - 8pm.

Workshop includes all materials and supplies needed to make your wreath (yes, you get to take it home!) plus hands on instructions, custard/beverage and will be held INSIDE AT L’ECHELLE ANNEX, 4537 SE DIVISION STREET, PORTLAND, OR.

This event is appropriate for all skill levels and seating will be available for those that would like it.

*Tickets are transferable to another guest if you are unable to attend, but not refundable and non transferable for shop or restaurant credit.

Cornet Custard and Colibri are proud to present : Babes in Toyland, A Holiday Atelier!

Join us in the L’Echelle Annex for a truly unique festive holiday workshop. Celebrate the holidays with an indulgent pairing of creamy frozen custard and sparkling champagne, designed to inspire your creativity and delight your senses. Our holiday event combines hands-on wreath crafting with tastings that elevate the festive spirit, perfect for those looking to create holiday traditions while enjoying a luxurious treat. Reserve your spot to experience this unforgettable blend of elegance and artisanal fun.

The Details:

You will create your own beautiful, handcrafted wreath using fresh seasonal greens and festive accents curated by Colibri. While you craft, indulge in creamy frozen custard from Cornet Custard and raise a glass of champagne from L’Echelle to celebrate the season. Go home with your wreath and a holiday gift bag from Cornet Custard & Colibri! It’s the perfect blend of creativity, flavor, and holiday cheer in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Additional drinks may be purchased from L’Echelle during the event and dinner reservations can be found HERE if you would like to dine afterwards.

Tickets available HERE for Saturday November 29th, 2pm - 4pm.

Workshop includes all materials and supplies needed to make your wreath (yes, you get to take it home!) plus hands on instructions, custard/beverage and will be held INSIDE AT L’ECHELLE ANNEX, 4537 SE DIVISION STREET, PORTLAND, OR.

This event is appropriate for all skill levels and seating will be available for those that would like it.

*Tickets are transferable to another guest if you are unable to attend, but not refundable and non transferable for shop or restaurant credit.

Morning session: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon session: 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Ages ​1​8+
Cost: $​200.00 before August 24, 2025, $225.00 after

Explore the art of storytelling through flowers in this hands-on flo​r​al arranging workshop inspired by the rich visuals and moods of the museum’s collection. Channeling the lush, romantic aesthetic of Sofia Coppola’s film Marie Antoinette, we’ll explore how flowers—like artworks—can tell layered, expressive stories.

We’ll begin with a guided gallery walk to spark inspiration, then dive into arranging with all the tools, tips, and flowers you need to make your own decadent floral still life. No experience necessary—just a love of art, flowers, and imagination.

Led by Portland-based creative Bianca Sparta of Colibri, a floral studio known for its wild, eclectic designs, this workshop invites you to​ experiment with a curated selection of vibrant, unusual seasonal blooms. Whether your style leans soft and moody or bold and chaotic, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind arrangement that responds to the textures, colors, and drama found in the museum’s galleries.

All supplies provided, session will begin at Portland Art Museum. Participants will leave with a vase, their floral arrangement, and the skills to create more!

GET TICKETS HERE!

THE EXPERIENCE

Join wild and eclectic floral design studio and flower shop Colibri for an evening of film, flourishes, and flowers. In advance of our screening of Sofia Coppola’s sumptuous film Marie Antoinette, Colibri’s Bianca Sparta will be hosting a flower-making demo and discussing how the film’s extravagant and joyful aesthetic impacts her work.

ON SCREEN: Marie Antoinette

2006. Directed by Sofia Coppola. Runtime: 2hrs 3min. Rated PG-13.

The retelling of France’s iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 15 to her reign as queen at 19 and ultimately the fall of Versailles.

GET TICKETS HERE!

Cotton Candy Peony are BACK for this month’s West End Wednesday. Find us making these beautiful and delicious treats in our West End shop (inside Frances May) from 5-8pm! West End Wednesdays is a monthly neighborhood event series that brings people together in Portland’s West End through community driven activations, pop ups, and creative collaboration.

Join us for the opening reception of Material Memory - Studio Hecha’s (Haley Ann Bradley) newest capsule collection inspired by one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon, the painted hills. View the collection & meet the artist.

Join us for an afternoon of working with local Spring flowers! Learn how to compose a beautiful vase arrangement using the best Spring has to offer! Think Ranunculus, Tulips, Pansies and more!

We will teach you the Colibri design philosophy, including color theory, arrangement shapes, design mechanics and basic floral 101. Come work on your craft and develop your own unique floral design style. Appropriate for all skill levels.

Tickets available for Saturday May 31st, 2025 - 11am OR 2pm and are limited to 10 people each class.

Workshop includes all materials needed to make a large vase arrangement (yes, you get to take it home!) and will be held in our OUTSIDE garden space at the flagship location - 1454 NE Prescott Street, Portland OR 97211

Everyone will have individual tools and materials. You do not need to bring a thing except yourself!

* Tickets are transferable to another person if you are unable to attend but are not refundable, nor transferable for shop credit.

Join Frances May & Colibri Flowers for Flowers, Apothecary, Champagne & most importantly TIME ALONE for shopping! Get our limited edition Mother’s Day tote!

First come, first serve until sell out.

Join us for an afternoon of working with local Spring flowers! Learn how to compose a beautiful vase arrangement using the best Spring has to offer! Think Ranunculus, Tulips, Pansies and more!

We will teach you the Colibri design philosophy, including color theory, arrangement shapes, design mechanics and basic floral 101. Come work on your craft and develop your own unique floral design style. Appropriate for all skill levels.

Tickets available HERE for Saturday April 19th, 2025 - 11am OR 2pm and are limited to 10 people each class.

Workshop includes all materials needed to make a large vase arrangement (yes, you get to take it home!) and will be held in our OUTSIDE garden space at the flagship location - 1454 NE Prescott Street, Portland OR 97211

Everyone will have individual tools and materials. You do not need to bring a thing except yourself!

* Tickets are transferable to another person if you are unable to attend but are not refundable, nor transferable for shop credit.

Event/Documentary photographer Raina Virginia will be in house doing mini portrait sessions, surrounded by the beauty that is Colibri. Bring your friends, your family, your dog - and settle in for a mini portrait session that includes 5 edited, perfect, shots PLUS a polaroid for instant gratification. It’s almost holiday time…..WHAT WILL YOUR HOLIDAY CARDS LOOK LIKE?!

No appointment necessary - Drop in only - $150 INCLUSIVE OF ALL PHOTOS.

Please join us for the first of many Happy Hours hosted by our shop resident Ever AFter Alcohol Free! Enjoy special N/A cocktails from Ever AFter, non-boozy floats from Cornet Custard, popcorn bar from Colibri and happy hour tunes from my old bandmate Sara Jaffe - All in our beautiful flower shop! Bring a friend, bring a date, bring your mom, bring your kids and let’s get hammered on good decisions.

Summer vacation is here and the kids are hustling! This is like an elevated lemonade stand with jewelry, burgers and more! Come support the kids as they learn about capitalism and earn money for candy!

Join us for an afternoon of working with local Spring flowers on the third floor of our West End shop! Learn how to compose a beautiful vase arrangement using the best Spring has to offer! Think Ranunculus, Tulips, Peony, Pansies and more! We will teach you the Colibri design philosophy, including color theory, arrangement shapes, design mechanics and basic floral 101. Come work on your craft and develop your own unique floral design style. Appropriate for all skill levels.

Tickets available for Sunday June 2nd, 2024 - 11am OR 2pm and are limited to 10 people.

Workshop includes all materials needed to make a large vase arrangement (yes, you get to take it home!) and will be held in our OUTSIDE garden space at the flagship location - 1454 NE Prescott Street, Portland OR 97211

Everyone will have individual tools and materials. You do not need to bring a thing except yourself!

* Tickets are transferable to another person if you are unable to attend but are not refundable, nor transferable for shop credit.

SAVEUR Magazine Continues Their Print Relaunch Tour in Portland on April 24th, for West End Wednesdays, with Local Shops: Colibri & Frances May - 5pm - 8pm

The evening will celebrate the return of print, including signed copies of the new issue alongside small bites from Euzumeh — Chef Tamara Hattar’s Jordanian food pop-up found at Cafe Olli and the Portland Farmers Market— and complimentary drinks from local favorites Straightaway Cocktails, Division Wine and Landmass Wine. Plus, sweet treats like a custom frozen custard by Cornet Custard, and special Cotton Candy flowers from Colibri, in celebration of the launch.

Fresh off SAVEUR’s first print run in over four years, the event offers copies of the newly-released issue 202, featuring a variety of articles including: a cover story featuring Lebanese cook Olga Bacha, with other stories ranging from artichokes and baijiu cocktails to Japanese artisans and eating on the moon.

With most copies now sold out throughout the USA, this will be a rare last chance to pick up a copy of this historic issue.

“We’re so excited to showcase our new print magazine in Portland, after our launches in NYC & Charleston over the last month. Portland has an incredible food and hospitality scene that I’ve always respected, and I’m excited to celebrate with some of that amazing talent on the 24th,” says Craddock.

To join SAVEUR’s release event RSVP HERE

*SOLD OUT Join us for an afternoon of working with local Spring flowers on the third floor of our West End shop! Learn how to compose a beautiful vase arrangement using the best Spring has to offer! Think Ranunculus, Tulips, Peony, Pansies and more! We will teach you the Colibri design philosophy, including color theory, arrangement shapes, design mechanics and basic floral 101. Come work on your craft and develop your own unique floral design style. Appropriate for all skill levels.

Tickets available for Sunday April 14th, 2024 - 3pm - 5pm and are limited to 10 people. HERE

Workshop includes all materials needed to make a large vase arrangement (yes, you get to take it home!) and will be held at our downtown location: 521 SW 10th Ave, Portland, Oregon. Our building is ADA accessible.

Everyone will have individual tools and materials. You do not need to bring a thing except yourself!

* Tickets are transferable to another person if you are unable to attend but are not refundable, nor transferable for shop credit.

SOLD OUT * Join us for an afternoon of working with local Spring flowers on the third floor of our West End shop! Learn how to compose a beautiful vase arrangement using the best Spring has to offer! Think Ranunculus, Tulips, Peony, Pansies and more! We will teach you the Colibri design philosophy, including color theory, arrangement shapes, design mechanics and basic floral 101. Come work on your craft and develop your own unique floral design style. Appropriate for all skill levels.

Tickets available for Sunday April 14th, 2024 - 12pm - 2pm and are limited to 10 people. HERE

Workshop includes all materials needed to make a large vase arrangement (yes, you get to take it home!) and will be held at our downtown location: 521 SW 10th Ave, Portland, Oregon. Our building is ADA accessible.

Everyone will have individual tools and materials. You do not need to bring a thing except yourself!

* Tickets are transferable to another person if you are unable to attend but are not refundable, nor transferable for shop credit.

*THIS HAS SOLD OUT

Join us for an afternoon of working with flowers on the third floor of our West End shop! Learn how to compose a beautiful vase arrangement using high end flowers and greenery. We will teach you the Colibri design philosophy, including color theory, arrangement shapes, design mechanics and basic floral 101. Come work on your craft and develop your own unique floral design style. Appropriate for all levels.

Tickets available for Sunday January 21st - 12pm - 2pm HERE *SOLD OUT

Workshop includes all materials needed to make a large vase arrangement (yes, you get to take it home!) and will be held at our downtown location: 521 SW 10th Ave, Portland, Oregon. Our building is ADA accessible.

Everyone will have individual tools and materials. You do not need to bring a thing except yourself!

* Tickets are transferable to another person if you are unable to attend but are not refundable, nor transferable for shop credit.

Now is your chance to get your very own Tum Tum CAKE! Holiday edition! Chef Tessa Webb will be bringing holiday bûche de noël cakes, cookies for Santa and individual cake slices to enjoy with a cup of coffee in our secret cafe. Come early - This is first come first serve and will sell out quick!

Pre Order Holiday Cake & Treats HERE

Join us in our new shop downtown for a night of holiday merriment!

A glass of Champagne, dessert, Three levels of Shopping and a Colibri wreath workshop await you inside the Frances May fashion palace!

Complete your holiday look with Portland Tooth Fairy! Jamie Carle and team will be taking over our Mezzanine level with the best assortment of tooth gems to make your smile sparkle.

About the wreath workshop….

We will be using seasonal greens and will have all the embellishments to create a very fancy, large sized wreath. Get as creative as you want! I will do a group demonstration and then we will have time for one on one instruction as needed while you create your own amazing evergreen masterpiece. Each participant will have their own supplies and greenery. This will be held on the beautiful 3rd floor!

Holiday Drinks and snacks provided! N/A options always. It will be quite the spread!

Tickets for the wreath portion of our party available for Friday December 8th, 5:30 HERE

Workshop includes all materials and supplies needed to make your wreath (yes, you get to take it home), food/beverage and will be held at Colibri West End - Third Floor : 521 SW 10th Ave, Portland, Oregon. Inside Frances May!

Join us at FREELAND SPIRITS for an afternoon of holiday merriment! 2 classes! 1pm & 4pm

We will be using seasonal greens and will have all the embellishments to create a very fancy, large sized wreath. Get as creative as you want! I will do a group demonstration and then we will have time for one on one instruction as needed while you create your own amazing evergreen masterpiece. Each participant will have their own supplies and greenery. This will be held at Freeland Spirits.

Welcome cocktail provided by Freeland Spirits included with every ticket with additional discounted beverage purchases available. N/A options always available.

Tickets available for Saturday December 2st, 1pm OR 4pm HERE

Workshop includes all materials and supplies needed to make your wreath (yes, you get to take it home), a beverage from Freeland Spirits and will be held at Freeland Spirits- 2671 NW Vaughn Street, Portland, Oregon.

Join us at DUALITY BREWING for a night of holiday merriment!

We will be using seasonal greens and will have all the embellishments to create a very fancy, large sized wreath. Get as creative as you want! I will do a group demonstration and then we will have time for one on one instruction as needed while you create your own amazing evergreen masterpiece. Each participant will have their own supplies and greenery. This will be held at the beautiful DUALITY BREWING space.

Drinks provided by Duality included with every ticket and snacks available for purchase from ASTRAL. N/A options always available.

Tickets available for Friday December 1st, 6:30 HERE

Workshop includes all materials and supplies needed to make your wreath (yes, you get to take it home), beverages from Duality Brewing and will be held at Duality Brewing - 715 NE Lawrence Ave, Portland, Oregon.

Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our new West End flower shop inside the NEW Frances May building! Offering the best of Colibri Flowers inside Portland’s fashion palace! Drinks, Dancing, Shopping!

Our secret cafe is turning 1! Celebrate with us from 9am - Noon with a FREE pancake breakfast, cafe drink specials and a morning RAVE! Bring the WHOLE family to dance, have breakfast and slap some high fives! Espresso - DJ’s - Pancakes!

SOLD OUT Join us for an evening of working with local Summer flowers and eating ice cream! Learn how to compose a beautiful vase arrangement using all of Oregon’s Summer bounty! We will teach you the Colibri design philosophy, including color theory, arrangement shapes, design mechanics and basic floral 101. Appropriate for all levels!

Tickets available HERE for Friday August 18th - 6pm - 7:30pm

Workshop includes all materials needed to make your vase arrangement (yes, you get to take it home!) and will be held outside in the Colibri garden space: 1454 NE Prescott Street, Portland, Oregon. Beverages & Ice cream provided.

Everyone will have individual tools and materials. You do not need to bring anything except yourself!

* Tickets are transferable to another person if you are unable to attend but are not refundable.

Catherine will be at Colibri welding infinity gold bracelets - Saturday 7/8 from 11 - 3pm. Book your appointment here