Fleur Elise Bkln

Fleur Elise Bkln is the vision of Elise Bernhardt, a producer of site specific dance performances and long time Executive Director of cultural organizations, turned passionate floral designer and teacher.

In Japan, floral design is seen as a life skill and a spiritual practice. At Fleur Elise we believe that working with flowers is calm, creative, and collaborative. Our classes and workshops are highly interactive (even online) and provide a framework of design principles which students can use forever.

Our team building workshops for non-profits and corporations are extraordinary opportunities for bonding and connecting through creativity with flowers. Elise’s enthusiasm for flowers and her belief that everyone has an inner creator imbue her classes with positive energy and a sense of collaboration.

Our floral designs are all about movement. We bring our deep love of dance, architecture, and site-specific art and long experience working with choreographers to create “whimsical and sophisticated” designs focused on unusual floral textures…

We work with you to create special private events - birthdays, showers, family gatherings and other celebrations are great times to connect through flowers.

Want to know more about my vision?

Learn more about My interview with Judie Saunders on Legally Brief Podcasts.

“ Fleur Elise Bkln transforms your floral vision into real life. Elise’s creative style is both whimsical and sophisticated. She was very attuned to our needs and created magnificent floral display that complimented the event perfectly.”

With her mantra that “flower design starts with the container,” Elise has created extraordinary installations in individuals’ homes. “In-situ arranging is my favorite kind - it is like making a site-specific performance in miniature.” Taking in the entire environment of your home, working within the confines of your beautiful vases, we make designs that are completely particular to you and your aesthetic.