Flower Arranging - Late Spring Loveliness - Beginners & Improvers Workshop

Course intent

Make a hand tied bouquet with spiralled stems and a beautiful floral arrangement in a day. Your tutor will share floristry trade secrets, tips and techniques to make sure your designs remain fresh and long lasting.

What will I learn?

You will learn

  • how to condition and care for you fresh flowers and leaves to make them last longer
  • construction of a hand tied design with spiralled stems
  • a beautifully designed floral arrangement
  • How to wrap and present a tied bouquet
  • How to make a bow
  • Floristry trade secrets, tips and techniques
  • Successful budgeting and ways of making affordable choices

    Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

    This course is suitable for all levels of ability. No previous experience is necessary it is suitable for both beginners and for those wishing to refine their technical and design skills in a friendly, soothing, focused class.

    What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

    Note pad and pen, something to cover your table with, scissors and some fresh materials, more detail given at the beginning of May after enrolment. A box to take your designs home in.

    What can I do when I finish the course?

    In discussion with your tutor you may like to progress onto our weekly flower arranging courses on a Wednesday in Woking and Guildford or learn new skills in any of our flower arranging workshops.

    Additional information

    We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

    How to enrol

    Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

     
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Details

  • Day: Saturday
  • Start date: 17 May 2025
  • Time: 10am to 1:30pm
  • Cost: £51
  • Location: Guildford centre
  • Sessions: 1 sessions
  • Tutor: Lesley Prendergast
  • Course code: QHDZ634NZA
  • Places: Places available

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