
EP 273: Design Innovation with Passionflower Sue McLeary
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In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, hosts Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Sue McLeary of Passionflower, a Michigan-based floral designer with over 20 years of experience. Sue shares her accidental journey into floristry, her transition from weddings to teaching, and her innovative wire armature corsage technique. She offers advice for flower farmers looking to develop design skills, discusses color theory, and emphasizes focusing on fulfilling work. Sue also introduces her current offerings, including online classes, the Virtual Studio membership, and an upcoming product line based on her wire armature method.
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