2018
A small studio
Our first sessions were intimate critiques built around one bucket of seasonal material and a generous hour of attention.
About the forge
We teach the decisions behind the beauty.
Antares Flora Forge began as a shared table for florists who wanted to replace imitation with observation. Our courses make the invisible work of editing, balancing, and caring for flowers easier to see.
2021
A wider field
We shaped our notes into accessible digital lessons for learners working at home, in studios, and between other commitments.
Today
A living archive
The Petal Index continues to grow through seasonal briefs, thoughtful critique, and practical studio knowledge.
Our mission
To help more people notice the intelligence of flowers and develop a personal, responsible, and technically sound way of working with them.
The teaching team
Mara Venn
Founder, composition
Mara studies asymmetry and the expressive power of restraint.
Jon Bell
Seasonal practice
Jon brings field observation, plant care, and ethical sourcing into every brief.
Inez Cole
Editorial direction
Inez helps florists translate instinct into clear visual language.