Paarl, Western Cape · Est. 2020

A floral
workshop
for the heart

Three days of flowers, friendship, and the art of intention. Pause is a curated workshop experience for florists who want to slow down, go deeper, and rediscover their creative spark.

View 2026 Dates What to expect

12Workshops held

200+Graduates

3Days of magic

Next workshop 23–25 June Laborie Estate · Paarl

"The courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you."

Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic

Why Pause?

A longing for simplicity

The floral industry has been swept up in a "more is more" movement — breathtaking, complex, enormous. But somewhere in the scale, something quiet got lost.

"To appreciate a bendy stem. To give the butterflies space to dance."

Pause was born from a shared belief that the most powerful arrangements begin with a pause — one breath of intention before a single flower is placed.

Here, we teach restraint as mastery. We share everything we know. And we welcome you into our flower hearts.

Anli and Amanda teaching at a Pause workshop

Anli & Amanda Teaching since 2020

The Investment

Everything you need to bloom

Three full days. Limited seats. A complete experience — from the first stem to the final editorial shoot. Here's exactly what's included.

All florals & materials

Every stem, vessel, and piece of foliage is provided. You arrive, we supply — seasonal blooms sourced specifically for each workshop.

3 full workshop days

Full hands-on tuition from 9am each day. Techniques, design philosophy, business insights — plus generous Q&A time built in.

Curated lunches daily

Beautifully set tables. Styled lunch every day. The table itself is part of the teaching — we eat the way we arrange.

Comprehensive workbook

Your flower bible. Every technique, every concept, every piece of wisdom — documented and yours to keep forever.

Day 3 editorial shoot

The grand finale. Your arrangements are photographed professionally. Images to keep — and use in your portfolio.

Curated goodie bag

Sponsor gifts from hand-picked local brands. Leather-tagged secateurs, artisan candles, handmade ceramics, and more.

2026 Dates

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June 2026

23–25

Pause 11 · Laborie Wine Estate, Paarl

3 full days of hands-on floral training
Laborie Wine Estate, Paarl, Western Cape
Limited to 14 participants
All materials & meals included
Day 3 editorial shoot included

Seats remaining4 of 14

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September 2026

15–17

Pause 12 · Laborie Wine Estate, Paarl

3 full days of hands-on floral training
Laborie Wine Estate, Paarl, Western Cape
Limited to 14 participants
All materials & meals included
Day 3 editorial shoot included

Seats remaining11 of 14

Enquire about September

The Experience

Three days, one transformation

Foundations & Philosophy

Arriving into the world of Pause

Day one is about slowing down and opening up. We introduce you to our philosophy of restraint and intention, share our design language, and get your hands into flowers from the first hour. This is where your creative unblocking begins.

Welcome, introductions & the Pause philosophy
Flower conditioning, care & selection principles
Handheld bouquet techniques — bridal & bridesmaids
Working with seasonal & foraged botanicals
Business talk: pricing your work confidently
Beautifully styled lunch together

Design & Tablescapes

Finding your design voice

Day two dives deeper into structure and scale. We explore how to design a cohesive wedding world — from ceremony to reception — and introduce you to vessel work, tablescapes, and the art of designing with intention across a full event.

Tablescape design — bridal & guest tables
Working with footed vessels & low arrangements
Colour story & palette building
Aisle & ceremony space florals
Guest speakers: styling & event coordination
Freestyle design time with guidance

Installations & Editorial

The grand finale

Day three is the crescendo. We cover large-scale installations — arches, hanging structures, ceiling work — and the day culminates in a full styled editorial shoot featuring the work of every student. This is the day you'll remember forever.

Arch & ceremony structure installations
Mechanics for hanging & ceiling installations
Growing garden installations on the ground
Full styled editorial shoot with photographer
Professional portraits with your arrangements
Images delivered — yours to keep & use

The Teachers

Two florists, one vision

Anli Wahl

Anli Wahl Floral Design · Paarl

With over 12 years in the South African wedding industry, Anli is known for her romantic, effortlessly organic arrangements and her ability to create entire floral worlds that feel like they grew there naturally.

Amanda Theron

Kadou Floral Artistry · Paarl

Amanda brings a depth of structural knowledge and an eye for drama balanced with restraint. Her tablescapes and installations have graced some of the Boland's most celebrated weddings and editorial shoots.

Two peas
in a pod

Anli and Amanda met at a flower business workshop in Stellenbosch nine years ago. As the South African florist community began to freelance for one another, their friendship grew — and they quickly discovered they were living the same philosophy.

Pause was born from a conversation about what was missing: space for slowness, for questions, for the kind of teaching that happens when two friends share everything they know without holding anything back.

They have now welcomed over 200 florists into the Pause family across 12 workshops — and every single one has been personal, intentional, and a little bit life-changing.

What students say

200+ florists can't
be wrong

It wasn't just a floristry course, it was an experience. I felt so special, like an event had been thrown for me. I walked away and instantly put what I'd learned into practice.

Robin Clark

London Flower School graduate · Cape Town

The Pause Workshop experience brought back my creative spark. An experience I have not been able to stop thinking about — and that has changed my life and what I'd like to do with it.

Landi Jonck

Pause Graduate · Pretoria

Everything was insightful. Every single day I left with new knowledge, new techniques, new perspectives, and a head buzzing with creative stimulation. I left wanting more. I left inspired.

Carmia Vorster

Pause Graduate · Stellenbosch

I think often people see a course and think it's too expensive — but I would have paid more if I knew it was this good. Gift yourself this experience. You will not regret it.

Robin Clark

Pause Graduate · Cape Town

The workshop was invaluable. Anli and Amanda came to serve with their knowledge and did everything in their ability to give us the best — food, photos, floral guidance and experience.

Christien Schrecker

Small business owner · Johannesburg

The floral art became secondary and compassion for one another primary. From this experience we will all bloom into better people whilst dancing through the meadows of life.

Janine Bouverie

Pause Graduate · Durban

FAQ

Questions,
answered

Absolutely. Pause is designed to meet you where you are. We've welcomed complete beginners who've never held a bouquet, as well as seasoned professionals with 15 years' experience — and both leave transformed.

Just yourself and a notebook. All florals, vessels, mechanics, aprons, and equipment are provided. We also supply all meals and refreshments throughout the three days. Your secateurs will be adorned with a personalised leather tag — a little Pause tradition.

Accommodation is not included, but Laborie Wine Estate and the surrounding Paarl area have beautiful options to suit all budgets. We're happy to share our recommendations when you book.

We keep groups intentionally small — a maximum of 14 students per workshop. This is non-negotiable for us. It means individual attention, real connection, and the kind of intimacy that makes the experience transformative.

Seats are unfortunately not transferable between dates. Please choose your date carefully — we're happy to chat through which would suit you best.

Laborie is a beautiful historic wine estate in Paarl, Western Cape — about 60km from Cape Town. It's a 45-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport, situated at the foot of Paarl Mountain.

Full details are shared in the course information document sent upon enquiry. As seats are strictly limited, we do have a firm cancellation policy — which we're always happy to walk you through before you commit.

Still have questions?

We love a personal conversation. Every Pause is different, and we want to make sure it's right for you before you commit. Drop us a line — we respond within 24 hours.

Send us a message

Or reach us directly:

hello@pausefloralworkshops.co.za +27 72 288 0654

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conversation

We'll send you the full course guide within 24 hours — including pricing, detailed schedule, and everything you need to decide. Seats are limited, so don't sit on it too long.