WHO’S IT FOR?
Are you looking to learn floral design in a way that will not take a year or more - like traditional colleges?
Do you want practical skills to enable you to start working in the industry right away?
Are you keen to learn in an intimate environment, with an abundance of tutor support?
If so, our Floristry Foundation Career Course could be just perfect for you.
WHY?
Are you ready for a change of career and looking for a creative alternative?
Would you like to explore a career in floristry but are not sure where to start?
Join us in our flower-filled, professional studio and emerge yourself in the magical world of flowers with our floristry career course.
This intensive course is packed full of practical and business skills you require to launch your own creative floristry business.
We will cover a number of floristry design staples as well as planning events, photography, marketing, insurance, pricing, and running a sustainable business.
With two decades of expertise in the floristry industry, we ensure that you leave our course equipped with the knowledge you require to build your own business and the confidence to carve out a rewarding and successful career.
The aim of the course is to provide a foundation in floristry skills and techniques to find your own style in creating beautiful designs that you can sell.
WHEN AND WHERE?
This 5-day intensive course will take place at our studio in Glaston, Rutland, LE15 9FE on the 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 of September 2023.
5 DAYS FOUNDATION
FLORISTRY CAREER COURSE
DAY 1 - Bouquets & Accessories
In the morning, we will focus on hand-tied bouquets and on the ‘spiral’ technique.
We will learn how to create a classic hand-tied bouquet, a botanical hand-tied bouquet, and a modern hand-tied bouquet with frameworks.
In the afternoon, we will focus on making a flower crown, decorative hair clip, boutonniere, corsage, and wristlet including how to make these designs in advance of an event, how to keep them hydrated, and looking their best out of water.
These skills are particularly useful for wedding work, gifts, and retail.
DAY 2 - Table Arrangement & Tablescaping
In the morning, we will focus on table arrangements, from urns to tall centerpieces and delicate glass vessel decorations.
We will learn how to use the most eco-friendly techniques, including the use of chicken wire, moss, pin frog, and much more.
In the afternoon, we will focus on designing beautiful tablescapes with flowers, table accessories, candles, fabrics, and other interesting botanical materials.
These skills are particularly useful for wedding and event work, shop installations, event decor, and set design.
DAY 3 - Venue Decoration
In the morning we will focus on urn arrangements and aisle decorations.
We will learn how to create a natural floral meadow aisle decoration, pew end decorations, and also how to style the ceremony with flowers, lanterns, candle holders, chair sashes, and other interesting props.
In the afternoon, we will focus on designing a beautiful fireplace decoration.
These skills are particularly useful for wedding and event work, shop installations, event decor, and set design.
DAY 4 - Large Scale Installations
Learn how to create large-scale installations.
We will show you the correct techniques and mechanics to create large foam-free installations with a wow factor.
Learn how to make two collaborative designs; a suspended flower cloud and an archway.
Discover how to choose foliage and flowers suitable for each design, understand how to hydrate flowers without foam, and decide which hidden vessels to use and where to source armatures and materials.
Learn how to build installations easily, sustainably, and efficiently onsite, as well as organise logistics and transport.
These skills are particularly useful for wedding and event work, shop installations, event decor, and set design.
DAY 5 - Setting Up Your Business & Planning Events
An important part of the course is theory-based, covering setting up your own floristry business (whether it is from home or retail premises), buying stock, selling at retail, and making a profit (along with plenty of important business-related topics!)
We will cover how to plan an event from an inquiry all the way through to design, delivery, and clear-up.
We will also host a business start-up and coaching session, which will offer you the opportunity to ask questions about the industry.
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Guidance will be given on the construction of each floristry design with plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
We understand that embarking on a new career is an exciting but daunting prospect. Whether you are just starting out or leaving an established career in another field, this course will not only lead you on a new adventure but also increase your confidence to get the most out of your journey.
Our flower school delivers a program of sustainable floristry classes and courses that celebrate seasonal flowers, combining the art of garden-style flower arranging with practical tuition on sustainable, foam-free mechanics.
Delicious refreshments will be served to keep the creativity and energy flowing. All refreshments, materials, flowers, and the use of tools and sundries are included in the price of this workshop.
Details
Classes start at 10am and finish at 4.30pm
Refreshments will be provided
10 places per class
Discover our must-have tools and materials
Learn techniques that can be put to use in your own floral practice
Abundant opportunities to capture your work during the class for your personal use in your portfolio and on your/our social media
Hosted at our studio in Glaston, Rutland, LE15 9FE.
We will be in touch prior to the class with further information regarding where and how to find our studio.
Please see our School Policy HERE for terms and conditions and details about refunds and cancellations.
