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Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire
Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire
Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire
Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire
Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire
Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire
Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire
Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire hen party wedding birthday
Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire hen party wedding birthday
Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire hen party wedding birthday
Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire hen party wedding birthday
Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire hen party wedding birthday
Creative Art Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough giant flower installations and hire hen party wedding birthday

POP-UP PETALS

Hire Collection
Pretty petals on demand.

Hire a ready-made bouquet of our most dazzling blooms – perfect for events, photoshoots, shopfronts or seasonal installations. Designed to be bold, beautiful and easy to set up.

✅ Hassle-free hire
✅ Mix & match colours
✅ Local delivery available

Two bottles of wine labeled 'Poppies' and a large bouquet of crepe paper red poppy flowers in a glass vase on a wooden surface with sunlight casting shadows. Made by Ventana art space in Martinborough for Poppies Winery.
Decorative paper flower arrangement with large purple, white, and yellow flowers with green leaves, attached to a dark green and white board near a glass door made by Ventana art space in Martinborough for Toast event.

Custom Commissions

Handmade just for you.
Want something tailored to your event, space, or brand?

We create one-of-a-kind giant florals for everything from birthday backdrops to brand activations. Choose your colours, styles, and level of drama.

🖌️ Made to order
🎨 Collaborate on colours & styles
📦 Shipped world-wide

BESPOKE BLOOMS

Indoor shopping mall decorated for Mother's Day, featuring large pink and purple paper flowers, a pink carpet, and signs promoting Mother's Day events, made be Ventana art space in Martinborough.
New Zealand Warriors rugby team players walking through a red lit tunnel between Ventana's giant crepe paper poppies, led by a player shouting with excitement, as a cameraman films them.
The process of handmade red poppy paper flowers in various stages of completion, arranged on wooden tables near a glass door, with a car visible outside.
Artificial red poppy flowers displayed indoors near a window and a white wall.

Art in Bloom

Art that blossoms at scale.

Larger-than-life floral installations for weddings, festivals, shopfronts, corporate events, and community projects. We love working with stylists, creatives, and brands to bring big floral dreams to life.

🌟 Eye-catching & immersive
🎉 Great for launches & venues
💡 Creative ideas welcome!

Installations & Experiences

A young girl in a beige dress and black shoes standing in front of a wall with a large floral mural featuring a yellow flower and green leaves in the Ventana Art Space in Martinborough.
Woman with a blue shirt and denim vest holding and pointing at a magazine titled 'Wairarapa Lifestyle' with a cover image of a woman in a pink dress in front of a yellow flower, standing against a background with green and yellow floral illustrations.
People sitting on the grass at Poppies Martinborough near a large metal building with two oversized crepe paper red poppy flowers and a small sign for a poppies event.
Woman in black and white polka dot jumpsuit holding a sign that reads 'Flowers by Ventana Garden' with a QR code and Instagram handle, standing in front of a wall with giant red crepe paper flower artwork and cloudy sky.
Two women standing close together in a field with large decorative letters spelling 'A' and 'S' adorned with colorful flowers behind them made by Ventana Art Space in Martinborough for Toast festival.

MAKE YOUR OWN FLOWER

A large, colorful paper flower resembling a peony with shades of pink, purple, and cream petals, and a yellow center made in an art workshop at Ventana art space in Martinborough.
Women participating in paper flower craft workshop, cutting and arranging colorful tissue paper flowers in a bright, well-lit room decorated with hanging paper flowers. A great activity when visiting the Wairarapa region.
Woman with brown hair smiling while holding a large pink and peach artificial flower. Background includes green and yellow mural artwork and a fan.
A ceiling light fixture designed to look like a large, ruffled flower with soft white or cream-colored petals, illuminated from within.
Woman in a light blue shirt holding a glass bottle with colorful artificial poppies in front of a painted floral wall.
A long wooden table set with various crafting supplies, including pink and purple paper napkins, black scissors, a white plate, and scattered paper materials in a room with shelves and windows.
People are cutting pink and green crepe paper strips at an art workshop, crafting with colorful paper materials in Ventana art space in Martinborough.
A person holding a large, vibrant, orange and red paper flower with a yellow center.
A woman smiling and holding a large, colorful artificial flower made of paper, standing in front of a painted background with green leaves and yellow circles.
Smiling woman holding large pink and peach paper flower, standing in front of a colorful floral mural.
Two women standing in a room with a floral mural, holding large paper flowers resembling peonies and poppies.
Three women standing indoors, with one holding a large pink and orange paper flower. The woman in the center is smiling and has short brown hair. The background features a wall with painted floral designs.
A person shaping a large pink paper flower craft, focusing on their hands and the flower, with crafting supplies in the background.
Shelves stocked with colorful spools of crepe paper organized by color in the Ventana art space in Martinborough..
Close-up of three vibrant pink-red artificial poppy flowers with yellow and pink centers, held by a person in a blurred background.
Woman with glasses and black feather earring arranging pink and red flowers in a vase on a wooden table.
A woman with curly hair, wearing large tortoiseshell glasses, a green sweater, and red lipstick, holds a vibrant pink flower with yellow stamens, smiling with her eyes closed in an indoor setting.
A bouquet of colorful, textured paper flowers including pink, white, purple, and a sky blue flower with orange accents, held in a person's hand.
A person holding a large, pink, crepe paper flower with yellow stamens and a detailed center, with an art studio or workshop setting in the background.
A woman working on creating a large artificial flower in a craft studio. She is seated at a wooden table, focused on assembling the flower, with other large colorful artificial flowers and crafting supplies around her.
Close-up of colorful paper flowers being held by multiple people, with blurred background.
A woman with dark hair tied up, wearing a navy blue floral kimono-style top, is shaping a large pink paper flower.
A person holding a hot glue gun working on a large pink paper flower on a table, with other paper flowers in the background.
Woman holding a large orange flower in an indoor floral shop.
Two women are working on making giant paper floor lamps using pink crepe paper at a table in a bright room at Ventana art space in Martinborough..
Close-up of a large, pale pink and white artificial flower on a wooden table, with a blurred person and background in a workshop or crafting space.
Women creating large, colorful paper flowers in an art studio, with shelves of supplies and a floral mural on the wall in the Wairarapa.
Artificial cream-colored flower with green leaves on a stem, set against a patterned background with yellow and green floral designs.
Close-up of a large pink and dark maroon artificial flower with orange and yellow stamens, held by a person with visible tattoos and jewelry, on a table with crafting supplies and people in the background.
Giant cream-colored flower lamp with green leaves and an attached smaller bud, lit from within, in an indoor setting made by Ventana art space in Martinborough in an art workshop.
A group of women working together at a craft table filled with colorful crepe, scissors, and craft supplies in Ventana art space in Martinborough, decorated with a large green and yellow mural of leaves and flowers on the wall.
People making paper flowers with red, pink, green, and orange tissue paper and scissors in a craft room.

Workshops & Bookings

Join a hands-on workshop and walk away with your very own stunning bloom! No experience needed – just a love of colour and creativity.

🎨 All materials provided
🧑‍🎨 Great for all skill levels
🌸 Take-home floral art

What you can make:

  • Wallflower – $90pp

  • Poppy with Short Stem – $145pp

  • Pendant Lamp – $245pp

  • Giant Flower Lamp – $370pp

  • Small Icelandic Poppy – $90pp

A group of ten women at a hen party, holding large artificial pink and purple flowers, celebrating a special occasion with festive sashes. The room has a colorful mural on the wall at Ventana art space in Martinborough..
Five women standing indoors, holding large colorful paper flowers, with a green and yellow floral mural on the wall behind them.
Group of seven women smiling and posing indoors with colorful flowers, with a floral mural on the wall behind them.
Group of women at a hen party holding large colorful paper flowers in Ventana art space in Martinborough, with floral wall mural hand painted behind them.
Three women smiling and holding colorful paper flowers against a leafy green and white mural background at a birthday art workshop.
Four women holding large colorful crepe paper flowers they made at a Ventana art space art workshop with a painted floral mural on the wall.
A woman with curly hair, wearing oversized tortoiseshell glasses, a green sweater, and a red hair scrunchie, is holding a large red flower with yellow stamens and smiling with her eyes closed.
Group of eight women and girls, smiling and holding large colorful paper flowers, in a room with floral mural wall art
Group of women and girls holding colorful flowers and engaging in playful poses in a room with floral wall decor.
Eight people in a room with a floral mural on the wall, each holding large, colorful paper flower masks in front of their faces, Ventana art space in Martinborough..
Group of people sitting indoors, holding large colorful paper flower masks in front of their faces, wearing sashes with handwritten titles, with a painted floral mural on the wall behind them.
Five people standing in a room with a floral mural on the wall, each holding a large paper flower in front of their face. One person is sitting on a chair, also holding a paper flower over their face. The paper flowers are in various colors, includin

GIANT CREPE
WALLFLOWER WORKSHOP

$90pp

Step into the cozy charm of the Ventana studio and spend a mindful, hands-on afternoon learning to create your very own voluminous, oversized crepé paper flower—a sculptural statement piece that’s equal parts art and joy.

In this immersive workshop, you’ll be guided through every step of the process:
—from choosing the perfect colour palette to cutting, curling, shaping, and assembling each petal by hand. It’s a meditative, rewarding craft that requires patience—but with the right techniques (and a few of my favourite tricks!), you’ll be amazed at what you can create.

✨ What’s included:
– A selection of curated colour options—choose your favourite in advance and I’ll prepare your paper for you
– All materials provided
– Step-by-step guidance in a relaxed, welcoming setting
– Your own stunning floral sculpture to take home

Whether you’re new to crafting or a seasoned creative, this workshop is designed to inspire, unwind, and connect. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

DATES
Sunday 13th April | 10am-1230pm ⭐️SOLD OUT
Saturday 10th May | 2-430pm ⭐️SOLD OUT
Saturday 14th June | 630-9pm ⭐️SOLD OUT
Friday 18th July | 4-630pm -Greytown ⭐️SOLD OUT
Saturday 19th July | 4-630pm -Greytown ⭐️SOLD OUT
Sunday 24th Aug | 10am-1230pm
Sunday 21st Sept | 10am-1230pm
Saturday 27th Sept | 10am-1230pm -Greytown

Location:
All workshops bar July 18, 19 & Sept 27 will be at the
Ventana Studio- 7 Kitchener Street.

July 18, 19 & Sept 27th- Greytown Art Gallery,
115 Main Street, Greytown.

Three women are holding large, handmade, colourful crepe paper flowers. The woman in the center is smiling and holding a bright pink flower with ruffled petals. They are indoors against a wall decorated with green and yellow floral designs .

COLOUR OPTIONS

Wallflower Workshops-
You’ll need to choose colours A & B when booking. Colours C & D can be chosen on the day if you like!

Giant Lamp Workshops-
Choose your petal colour, and we will tint them with pastels on the day. For example- this flower has ‘white cream’ petals and has been tinted with yellow.

Two rolled fabric swatches, one labeled 'FLESHY PINK 601' and the other 'CAMELIA PINK 548'. Crepe paper colour choices for giant flower workshop.
Two pink foam rollers, one labeled Baby Pink 554 and the other labeled Intense Fuchsia 570. Crepe paper colour choices for giant flower workshop.
Two rolls of red textured fabric paper, one labeled 'RED 580' and the other labeled 'SOFT RED 582'. Crepe paper colour choices for giant flower workshop.
Two rolls of textured paper, one antique pink labeled 'ANTIQUE PINK 550' and one shocking pink labeled 'SHOCKING PINK 552'. Crepe paper colour choices for giant flower workshop.
Two rolls of crepe paper in shades of red, labeled with color codes and names: Cardinal Red 584 and Carmine Red 586. Crepe paper colour choices for giant flower workshop.
Two rolls of crepe paper in purple shades, labeled as Purple 593 and Lilac 590. Crepe paper colour choices for giant flower workshop.
Two rolled paper towels, one bright orange labeled 'BRIGHT ORANGE 581' and one soft orange labeled 'SOFT ORANGE 576'. Crepe paper colour choices for giant flower workshop.
Two rolled-up microfiber towels, one in Azure 556 and the other in Midnight Blue 555, displayed against a white background. Crepe paper colour choices for giant flower workshop.
A cylindrical white object labeled 'WHITE CREAM 603' with a textured surface. Crepe paper colour choices for giant flower workshop.

LEAF COLOURS

Two rolls of artificial grass, one labeled Sage Green 562 and the other labeled Leaf Green 591. Crepe paper colour choices for giant flower workshop.

GIANT CREPE FLOOR LAMP

Learn to make a beautiful and voluminous giant crepé paper flower lamp.

This workshop is limited to 5 people maximum. It’s a full day of crafting, and we’ll need to fuel up, so lunch is included in your ticket price.

This hands-on class covers everything from selecting the finest crepé paper to mastering intricate petal techniques.

Discover the joy of transforming simple materials into a stunning, oversized bloom that make perfect décor lamp.
With no prior experience needed, you'll leave with a beautiful creation and the skills to make more.

It takes time and patience, each petal is cut by hand, gently curved and meticulously assembled into a flower. Sounds hard… but nope! You’ll learn the tips and tricks I’ve learned in making these beauties!

You will receive a lamp to use as your base on the day. And leave with your finished lamp, some amazing skills, new friends and some serious creative satisfaction!

THE INFO
Sunday 28th September
9am-4pm- includes lunch break with meal provided.
$370pp

ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED
Tea, coffee and lunch to be enjoyed! Please bring along anything else you’d like to enjoy on the day.

Let’s work together

Have a question, an idea, or a big floral vision? Let’s talk.

Feel free to send us a note — whether it’s to discuss a hire, commission, workshop, or something new entirely.

Cream-colored crepe paper lamp with flower-like design hanging in Ventana art space in Martinborough near a colorful floral mural.
White poppy flower with a yellow and black center, and a smaller white flower below it, against a botanical-themed background of kōwhai and wattle, hand-painted by Ventana art space owner, Becs.