Community Posy Project September: Flowers, Coffee and Connection in Langwarrin
Last week we brought people together at our Langwarrin studio for September's Community Posy Project. 🌸
And honestly, it's one of my favourite things we do all month.
A mix of new faces and familiar ones turned up to have a coffee, make posies and have a chat. It was a noisy, happy room. And that's exactly what we want.
What is the Community Posy Project?
The Community Posy Project is a monthly, not-for-profit flower session run from the Flowers for Jane your local florist in Langwarrin. It costs $15, and every person makes two posies. One to keep for yourself. And one we deliver out into the community.
This month, those posies went to Frankston Nursing Home in Frankston South and Greenways Retirement Village in Seaford.
Why we do it
I love that we get to bring people together to be social and create something with their hands. Then we get to take that connection even further by sending some of the posies out to some of the wiser people in our community. The ones who gave so much throughout their lives and deserve to be cherished, not forgotten.
Because sometimes Jane is the lady down the hall at the nursing home who hasn't had flowers in a while. And Jane deserves flowers too.
A few big thank yous
A special thanks to Kerry from 38th Parallel Productions, who kindly captured the day for us. She really caught the essence of it: the connection, the chatter, the joy in the room. Kerry and I actually met through the Frankston Business Chamber, and it's been so lovely having her along to document a morning like this.
And a big thank you to my mum for helping, and to my dog Roxy for supervising. Loosely.
When is the next Community Posy Project?
Our October Community Posy Project is on Thursday 15 October at 10.30am at our Langwarrin studio.
Spots are only $15, as this is a not-for-profit activity. Book your spot here
November's date will be announced soon, so keep an eye on our Instagram.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Community Posy Project held?
At the Flowers for Jane floristry studio in Langwarrin, just near Frankston the gateway of the Mornington Peninsula.
How much does the Community Posy Project cost?
It's $15 per person. It's a not-for-profit activity, so it's kept as affordable as possible. 100% of the $15 covers the wholesale price of the flowers and materials.
Who receives the posies?
Each month, the second posy made by every guest is deliveredout into the community. Nursing homes, retirement Villages etc.
Can community groups take part?
Yes. Once a month I take the Community Posy Project out to a community group that helps and supports others, as a thank you for everything they give back. There's a waiting list, so contact Cassy to book your spot.
Is Flowers for Jane a florist in Langwarrin?
Yes. Flowers for Jane is a florist based in Langwarrin, offering flower delivery weekdays and a Flower Stand 7 days a week. Plus to keep us extra busy we run floristry classes and workshops from the studio. See classes on offer here
