Master the slooowww art of hand dipped candle making with visiting artist Shannon Phelps of Calico Botanicals, Seattle, WA. Participants will learn the origins of candles, discover what makes beeswax so special, and get their hands waxy making hand-dipped tapers. Colored Wax will be available to personalize and adorn your project. The workshop will end with everyone bringing home two hand made beeswax candles and the skills to make more!

Class held outside in the Colibri Garden - 1454 NE Prescott Street, Portland, OR.

Morning session - 10am - 12 noon

Afternoon session - 1pm - 3pm

TICKETS HERE

A Maximalist Floral Design Workshop Inspired by Marco Brambilla’s Heaven’s Gate

Teaching Artist Bianca Sparta, Colibri

Saturday, April 25, 2026

10 AM-12:30 PM

2-4:30 PM

Cost: $150.00, plus $100 for materials 

Discover the art of storytelling through flowers in this hands-on workshop inspired by the rich visuals and layered opulence of Marco Brambilla’s video collage Heaven’s Gate. We’ll celebrate the arrival of spring and explore how flowers can convey drama, excess, and narrative, transforming seasonal blooms into bold, immersive arrangements.

The workshop begins with a guided gallery walk to see the artwork Heaven’s Gate to spark inspiration, followed by an immersive floral session where you’ll receive all the tools, tips, and a curated selection of vibrant blooms to create your own elegant, maximalist floral still life. No experience is required—just bring your love of flowers, art, and imagination.

Led by Portland-based floral artist Bianca Sparta of Colibri, celebrated for her eclectic and extravagant designs, this workshop welcomes every approach—from soft and subtle to daringly dramatic. Together, we’ll respond to the textures, colors, and stories in Brambilla’s artwork to craft arrangements that are as layered, grandiose, and captivating as his cinematic world.

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

Join Colibri + Frances May at The Tomorrow Theatre for a night celebrating chaotic fashion, florals, and fun! Retired Party Girls, Bianca of Colibri and Pam of Frances May will introduce the film and kick off the night in advance of a special screening of Party Girl. 

ON SCREEN: Party Girl 

1995. Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer. Runtime: 1hr 34min. Rated R.

Although Mary has little income, she still finds ways to spend her nights at clubs. After being arrested for throwing an illegal rave, she asks her aunt Judy for bail money. Judy then finds Mary a job at her library so that Mary can repay her. Initially, Mary finds the job as a clerk boring and stifling, and prefers to get to know a street food vendor whom she likes. However, Mary must refocus her life once she loses her job and apartment.

Celebrate the stillness and beauty of winter in this hands-on, creative workshop inspired by the exhibition Forming Nature, Nature Formed. We’ll begin with a guided visit to the Portland Art Museum, taking time to look closely at sculptures that draw from the shapes, textures, and surfaces of the natural world. From weathered patinas to organic forms, these works invite slow looking and quiet reflection.

Back in the studio, participants will translate these observations into sculptural dried floral arrangements. Using a curated selection of dried flowers, grasses, seed pods, and small natural objects, you’ll experiment with color, texture, balance, and form to create an arrangement that feels both expressive and contemplative. Led by Portland-based creative Bianca Sparta of Colibri, a floral studio known for its wild, eclectic designs, this workshop invites you to emphasize process over perfection.  Participants will leave with a sculptural arrangement—and a deeper appreciation for winter’s restrained palette and organic forms.

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

GET TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION HERE

Colibri will be popping up at Puff Coffee all day, selling blooms for Valentine’s Day along side Koop Kitchen who will be making fresh hot apple cider donuts! Grab a coffee, hot donuts and some beautiful blooms with your loved ones and have the best day!

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!