SHORT COURSES

Floristry – Occasions Floristry

Course code: H40E146
Type: Short Courses
Subject area: Adult Short Courses
Location: Hereford
Additional Costs - £10.00,FE Tuition - £45.00

About the course

This course will cover the basics of floral design with a focus on special occasions and these skills will enable you to adapt and create beautiful designs.

Week one: Mothers’ Day arrangement

Week two: Easter nest arrangement

Week three: Buttonhole, corsage and head crown

Week four: Hand-tied wedding bouquet

Week five: Top table arrangement

Key facts

Please bring the following to every session of the course:

· Secateurs / floristry scissors

· Gloves (optional)

In addition, for the first week, please bring:

· A container approx. 6″ x 6″; it can be round or square, to hold water.

· An oasis to fit the container

· Pot tape

· A selection of foliage

· Roses x 7

· Gerbera x 5

· Gyp x 3

· 1 metre of ribbon in a colour to match your flowers.

· I will be using pinks and lemons as a colour pallet, however, you can use whatever colours you choose.

For subsequent weeks, you will be issued in advance with a list of flowers and other materials to bring with you to the class each week. Please note, that the cost of these will be at your own expense.

Tuition fee: £55 (this includes a charge for course costs of £10)

Additional costs: You will be required to purchase flowers and other materials for every week of the course at your own expense.

About the Tutor:

My Name is Poppy; I have been working in the floristry industry for 20 years. Through teaching, I intend to pass on some of that knowledge to you. Floristry is my passion and I hope that we can have fun along the way whilst creating some beautiful pieces that you can take home and be proud of.

Dates:

5th March to 2nd April 2025

Length of Course:

5 weeks, Wednesday evenings, 6.00 to 8.00pm

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for beginners.