Seasonal intelligence
We work with what the season offers, respecting texture, longevity and responsible sourcing.
About the studio
A school for people who notice everything.
Our story
Petal Nova began in 2018 as a small worktable shared by a floral stylist and a grower. The studio grew through quiet sessions at ptnova.bond where students learned to trust observation before imitation and to record every cut with the chromatic stem index. Today we teach a global community while keeping the intimacy of a working flower room.
Mission
Give curious makers the vocabulary, technique and confidence to create flowers with a point of view rooted in quiet geometry.
Useful rigor
Every lesson ends with a repeatable method, not just a beautiful result.
Human feedback
Our critiques are direct, generous and specific enough to use at the next worktable.
The teaching team
Mara Ellis
Creative director
Editorial stylist focused on proportion, ceremony and sculptural movement.
Jon Bell
Botanical tutor
Grower and educator who translates plant behavior into practical design choices.
Nia Okafor
Studio mentor
Event florist known for calm production systems and expressive table work.