In this episode of the Team Flower Podcast, we’re talking with Sue McLeary!

Sue is sharing tips and mechanics on how to create foam-free floral design installations utilizing chicken wire and investing in a welder to create custom pieces for your collection. You’ll hear details about an install Sue is working on, as well as her inspiration and how it’s all coming together.

We’re talking a bit about her floral wearables and whether or not floral designers or retail shops should offer that type of product. We’re even discussing the necessity of pushing the envelope of creativity in the floral industry and how you can do that too!

Sue is a floral designer, artist, and instructor who creates unusual, boundary-pushing floral art, including elaborate headpieces, floral wearables, and her signature succulent jewelry. As a passionate teacher, Susan offers private design instruction for new and professional florists in her studio and through destination workshops. Susan’s work has been featured on the cover of Fusion Flowers Magazine twice, and in leading industry publications and websites including Martha Stewart Weddings, Florists’ Review, My Modern Met, Refinery 29, SELF, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, Belle Armoire, Modern Wedding Flowers, and Grace Ormond Wedding Style. Susan is a member of Chapel Designers and Slow Flowers. Her first book, The Art of Wearable Flowers, will debut Spring 2020. Follow her on Instagram @passionflowersue and visit her website to learn more!

Photos by: Amanda Dumouchelle Photography