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Welcome to Flora in the Wild
Tucked away in the coastal village of Maketu, Flora in the Wild is a floral design studio rooted in nature, memory, and the quiet magic of handcrafted beauty.
Founded in 2018, the studio grew from a deep love of flowers and the wild places they call home. Inspired by the windswept charm of the coastline and soft echoes of childhood spent on the farm, every creation here is guided by a sense of feeling — slow, romantic, a little untamed.
From thoughtfully gathered fresh and dried florals to gentle gift boxes and seasonal workshops, each piece is made with intention, sustainability, and soul. Everything is crafted by hand, in rhythm with the seasons, and often in collaboration with other women-led artisans whose work celebrates beauty, care, and craft.
Whether you’re here to send something special, gather for a workshop, or simply bring a little nature indoors — I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.
With love,
Shirelle x
Founder & Floral Artist
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Workshops
Come gather with me.
My workshops are quiet, hands-on spaces where we slow down, play with beautiful flowers, and reconnect to creativity. You don’t need any experience — just curiosity, gentle hands, and a love for nature.
Whether it’s crafting a wild bouquet, making a dried flower wreath, or building something beautiful with the seasons, you’ll leave with something made by you — and a heart a little fuller than when you came.
Weddings and Events
For Your Special Gathering
Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, baby shower or something quietly meaningful — flowers have a way of turning a moment into something unforgettable.
My style is wild, romantic, and a little untamed — perfect for creating florals that feel like they’ve been gathered from a secret garden. Whether you’re dreaming of something rustic, bohemian, or softly elegant, I’ll work closely with you to bring that vision to life, using locally grown blooms and nature’s seasonal palette.
No two events are the same — and your flowers shouldn’t be either. Together, we’ll craft something honest and beautiful, full of feeling and made just for you.