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What to Expect at Our Botanical Workshops in Ottawa

From the moment you arrive to the plant you carry home, every Atelier Maison Verte experience is strategically design to integrate an evidence-based creative experience. Here is exactly how a botanical workshop unfolds, for teams, private celebrations and hospitality teams and guests across Ottawa.

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About 1.5 hoursAll materials includedNo experience neededBased on the WELL Building Standard
Priscille of Atelier Maison Verte leading a botanical workshop for a group in Ottawa
Your workshop, step by step

How a Botanical Workshop Unfolds

Each atelier follows a gentle rhythm designed to help guests slow down, connect and create, whether you choose propagation, potting or tea and watercolour.

  1. Guest pouring herbal tea on arrival at a botanical workshop in OttawaFirst 15 minutes

    Arrive & Unwind

    Guests are welcomed to a beautifully styled table with botanical tea and a moment to settle in, put phones away and simply arrive.

  2. Facilitator greeting guests at a botanical workshop at Terra Flowers and Flavours in BarrhavenGuided introduction

    Learn the Story

    Priscille shares the plants, techniques and wellness science behind your experience, from propagation basics to the benefits of biophilic design.

  3. Guest sketching during a hands-on botanical watercolour workshop in OttawaThe heart of the atelier

    Create by Hand

    Guided, step-by-step and relaxed. Guests pot, propagate or paint with premium materials and plenty of one-on-one support. No experience needed.

  4. Guests laughing together at the end of a tea tasting workshop in OttawaBefore you go

    Take Nature Home

    Everyone leaves with their living creation or artwork, simple plant-care guidance and the feeling of time well spent together.

Rooted in research

Workshops Based on the WELL Building Standard

The WELL Building Standard is the global benchmark for health and wellbeing in the spaces where we live, work and gather. As a WELL Accredited Professional, Priscille designs every atelier around its principles, so your workshop is more than a craft activity. It is a meaningful moment of wellbeing for your guests or team.

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Mind

Screen-free, hands-on making that helps guests unwind and refocus.

Community

Shared creativity that builds connection between colleagues, friends and guests.

Nourishment

Curated botanical teas and mindful tasting woven into the experience.

Biophilia

Living plants and natural materials that bring the restorative power of nature indoors.

The details

Everything You Need to Know

Length

Most workshops run about 1.5 hours, with setup and teardown handled entirely by our team.

Group Size

Intimate private gatherings to corporate and hotel groups of up to 50 guests.

Location

Your home, office or hotel anywhere in Ottawa, or our venue partner Terra Flowers & Flavours in Barrhaven.

What's Included

All plants, vessels, tools, art supplies and botanical tea, plus your take-home creation.

What to Wear

Something comfortable you don't mind getting a little soil or watercolour on.

Dietary Needs

Let us know about allergies or preferences when you book and we'll tailor the tea selection.

Inside the atelier

A look inside our Tea Tasting & Botanical Watercolour evening at Terra Flowers & Flavours.

 

Tailored to your occasion

Who Our Botanical Workshops Are For

Corporate Team Building

A screen-free wellness activity that sparks conversation and connection, ideal for team building, staff appreciation, wellness days and holiday parties in Ottawa.

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Private Celebrations

Birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers and gatherings with friends, hosted in your home or at our Barrhaven venue partner.

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Hotels & Venues

Curated, on-brand botanical experiences for hotel guests, residents and staff that bring nature and sustainability into your space.

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Questions, answered

Botanical Workshop FAQ

Do I need any experience with plants or painting?

Not at all. Every workshop is guided step by step and designed for complete beginners, while still offering something new for seasoned plant lovers.

How long does a botanical workshop last?

Most workshops last about 1.5 hours. We arrive early to set up and handle all teardown, so you can simply enjoy the experience.

Where do your workshops take place in Ottawa?

We come to your home, office, hotel or event space anywhere in the Ottawa area. For private groups who prefer a venue, we host at our partner Terra Flowers & Flavours in Barrhaven.

How many people can attend?

We host everything from intimate private gatherings to corporate and hotel groups of up to 50 guests. Contact us to discuss larger events.

Which workshops can we choose from?

Our signature experiences are the Tropical Plant Propagation Bouquet Workshop, the Tea Tasting & Botanical Watercolour Experience and the Potting & Planting Wellness Atelier, with seasonal holiday editions throughout the year.

What does "based on the WELL Building Standard" mean?

The WELL Building Standard is a global framework for human health and wellbeing in buildings. Our founder is a WELL Accredited Professional and designs each atelier to support WELL concepts such as Mind, Community and Nourishment.

How do I book a workshop?

Share your date, group size and occasion through our Plan Your Experience form and we'll reply with tailored options and pricing.

Ready when you are

Let's Plan Your Botanical Workshop

Tell us about your team, celebration or guests and we'll design a nature-based experience they'll remember long after the last cup of tea.

Plan Your Experience Prefer email? info@ateliermaisonverte.com