Susan McLeary

About Susan
Susan is a floral designer, artist and instructor who creates unusual, boundary-pushing floral art including elaborate headpieces, floral wearables, and her signature succulent jewelry. Her soulful, seasonally- inspired creations have been described as exquisite living artwork. 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, Florist’s Review, The Knot, My Modern Met, Refinery 29, SELF, Buzzfeed, Belle Armoire, Modern Wedding Flowers, Style Me Pretty and Grace Ormond Wedding Style.

Susan is a member of Chapel Designers and Slow Flowers. Her first book, “The Art of Wearable Flowers” was released spring 2020, with Chronicle Books.

Teaching Style
Susan’s workshops and online classes are designed to identify problems, de-mystify processes, and inject artistry into the practice of floral design. Her aim is to equip people with techniques and principles that will allow them to make what they are craving to see.

Design Aesthetic
Flower-focused, fashion-forward, naturally styled.