Rybník, Slovakia
Cycle of Life – Meadow Floristry / Sustainability, Workshop
June 8–9, 2026
Language: Slovak
Price: €570 excluding VAT
WHAT TO EXPECT
Meadow floristry is a return to the soil, to plants in their natural form, and to an honest way of creating. The vegetative style carries a deep sense of humility toward nature – it works with the plant as it grows, respecting its shape, direction, proportions, and the ecology of the place it comes from. This two-day workshop is therefore not only a technical training, but also a visual and emotional journey through the cycle of life, which is constantly repeating itself in nature.
The entire workshop is carried out exclusively in sustainable floristry: no floral foam, no synthetic bases, only natural constructions, branches, crocheting with plant materials, root systems, grasses, herbs, and natural supports. Every piece will follow what nature itself offers.
WHO THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR
The workshop is intended for those who want to work with meadow floristry, the vegetative style, and sustainable design, respecting the natural growth, structure, and ecology of plants and the landscape.
MAIN BENEFITS
During the workshop, participants will immerse themselves in the vegetative style and the cycle of life from birth to the final stage. All work will be created in harmony with nature, without foam or synthetics, with an emphasis on local resources and natural constructions. The designs will reflect the fragility of the beginning of life, the celebration of maturity, and the quiet symbolism of the end – each one mirroring what nature itself offers.
CORE PROGRAM
DAY 1 – THEORY & WORKING WITH NATURAL MATERIALS
–Birth – growth – youth – celebration.
The first day is devoted to the first part of the life cycle. Participants will immerse themselves in the delicacy of meadow plants and create personal, sensitive, and at the same time highly refined compositions. Each piece will reflect the fragility of new life and the joy of growth.
Newborn Bouquet
A delicate, soft, and symbolic composition working with young plant elements – buds, soft grasses, light color tones, and fine textures.
Bouquet for the Mother
A sensitive botanical story about the strength of motherhood and care. Emphasis on natural lines and a light vegetative character.
Bridal Bouquet
Organic wedding floristry based on meadow species, where the bouquet appears as if it has been "gathered from the landscape." Students will learn how to work with the dynamics of plants, movement, and balance.
Wedding Arch
The highlight of the day – group work. Participants will split into teams and create a large-format vegetative wedding arch that feels like a natural continuation of the surrounding landscape. No foam, no synthetics – only constructions made from natural materials.
DAY 2 – LARGE CONSTRUCTIONS & SPATIAL FLORISTRY
Stability – balance – departure.
The second day moves into the second stage of the life cycle, where maturity, the strength of lived years, and finally the quiet symbolism of the end are expressed. Here too, the focus is on vegetative, sustainable floral work, which through its humility and honesty reflects the natural processes in nature.
Interior Decoration
A composition representing home, calm, and a sense of refuge. The work will be connected with the architecture of the space and with the natural structures of plants.
60th Birthday Bouquet
A celebratory yet deep and elegant bouquet expressing life wisdom and the value of years. Work with autumnal tones, grasses, and dried elements.
Funeral Wreath
A quiet, pure form of vegetative funeral floristry – respect for the final moment. The wreath will be created exclusively from natural materials with an emphasis on ecological impact.
Casket Decoration – Demonstration
Participants will not create this piece themselves, but will observe a professional demonstration that explains modern sustainable approaches to designing for the final farewell.
PURPOSE AND GOAL OF THE WORKSHOP
The purpose of the "Meadow Floristry – Cycle of Life" workshop is to deepen florists' relationship with nature through the vegetative style and conscious, sustainable design. Over the course of two days, participants move through a symbolic life cycle – from birth and the joy of growth, through maturity and stability, to the quiet and dignified final stage. Every design is created from meadow plants, grasses, herbs, and natural materials in a way that respects their natural shape, growth direction, and the ecology of their environment.
The goal of the workshop is to teach florists to create without floral foam and synthetic bases, to work exclusively with natural constructions and local resources, and to see floristry as a craft that reflects the true character of the landscape, not an imitation of it. Participants will leave not only with new technical skills, but also with a deeper understanding of how flowers and plants can be used to sensitively tell stories about life, maturity, and departure.
CAPACITY
Workshop for a maximum of 22 participants – intensive professional training.
ABOUT THE TUTOR – RÓBERT BARTOLEN
Róbert Bartolen is a Slovak florist who has been working professionally for more than 21 years.
He is originally from Slovakia, but he teaches and creates all around the world.
He has worked as a tutor and creator in:
– Chile
– Costa Rica
– Guatemala
– El Salvador
– Spain
– and many other countries
He is currently shaping a new stage of global floristry – Sticky Floristry, which connects modern technologies, sustainability, and a futuristic visual language.
He focuses on using local natural resources and linking them with new technologies, technical constructions, and experimental creation.
Among his recent major projects are:
– A unique spring scene at Flora Olomouc 2024
– The art-floristry project VYRAJA (2024)
Róbert leads professional courses, exhibitions, workshops, and projects on a world-class level and actively helps florists grow and connect aesthetics with sustainability.
PRE-REGISTRATION – RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT THE WORKSHOP
PRE-REGISTRATION – RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT THE WORKSHOP
"Cycle of Life – Meadow Floristry / Sustainability"
Rybník, Slovakia
June 8–9, 2026
Payment Options
The workshop price is €570 excluding VAT. Participants can choose one of the following payment options:
They can pay the full amount in a single payment after their registration is confirmed, or they can use the pre-registration option with a non-refundable registration fee of €150, with the remaining balance due no later than one month before the start of the workshop. A third option is to split the payment into the registration fee and two subsequent installments, which must all be fully paid no later than one month before the workshop; for this option, an additional handling fee of €30 is added to the workshop price to cover transaction taxes and administrative processing of payments.
During pre-registration, the participant fills out a form, provides their details, and chooses a payment option. Based on the submitted form, we will then send all further information, including payment instructions and due dates, by email.