Flowers from the Orto
Creating a tablescape Nicolas Beckman
It was wonderful to have Nicolas Beckman, one of Los Angeles' most distinctive florists, return to Quintosapore for a unique hands-on workshop exploring the art of floral tablescapes with his unique approach to texture, movement, and composition using only materials grown on the farm.
"What an incredible challenge, to start not with a blank canvas, but with materials gathered at Quintosapore, already with their own purpose. So much of what I try to teach was perfectly self-evident.”
NICK BECKMAN
"Quintosapore is quintessentially beautiful. From flower arranging to dining on delicious farm produce, every harvest is turned into a feast for the senses”
EMMA IMPAVIDO, ACADEMIC TRAVEL ABROAD
"I spent a fabulous morning at Quintosapore with Nick Floral, who taught a small group of us to make the most amazing table arrangement with branches and greens we picked on the farm. Afterwards we enjoyed a luncheon made with the produce of the farm, which was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. I have never tasted tomatoes this good, and the pumpkin soup with truffle was to die for. In fact, I'm salivating as I write this. What a great project, and what great people doing it all together. I will be back, to cook, to learn, to eat, to laugh, to exchange and to grow. Together"
SANDRA ZWOLLO VREELAND