Are you ready to immerse yourself in the art of floristry through hands-on workshops and creative exploration? Our two-day floristry course is designed to provide you with practical skills and inspiration to kickstart your journey as a florist.
Led by experienced floral designers, this comprehensive course offers a blend of interactive workshops, demonstrations, and collaborative projects. From mastering the basics of floral design to exploring advanced techniques and creative installations, you'll have the opportunity to experiment with different arranging styles and push the boundaries of your creativity.
Throughout the course, you'll learn how to create stunning floral arrangements for weddings, events, and special occasions, and develop essential business skills to succeed in the floristry industry. Whether you're dreaming of opening your own flower shop or pursuing freelance opportunities, this course will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and portfolio to turn your passion for flowers into a thriving floristry career.
No prior experience is required – just bring your enthusiasm and a love for flowers, and let your creativity blossom! Join us for an inspiring journey into the world of floristry and take the first step toward realizing your floral dreams.
Date:
August 2024 -- Summer Flowers
August 16 & August 17 10:30am -4pm
September 2024 -- End of Summer Flowers
September 26 & September 27 10:30am -4pm
October 2024 -- Autumn Flowers and Halloween Specials!
Octobere 26 & September 27 10:30am -4pm
Course Curriculum:
Day 1: Introduction to Floristry Basics
Morning Session:
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Introduction to Floral Design
- Understand the principles of floral design: balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, and emphasis.
- Discussion on the importance of color theory and how it applies to floral arrangements.
- Introduction essential floristry tools and their usage
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Sourcing & Prepping Flowers
- Discussion on how to source your flowers in London and the UK, select fresh and long-lasting blooms, and manage your budgets
- Understand the technique of conditioning the stems and work together on prepping the foliage before arranging
Afternoon Session:
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Basic Floral Arrangements Workshop - Hand-tied Bouquets
- Learn how to create a hand-tied bouquet using the spiral technique and how to wrap a bouquet
- Hands-on: It’s your turn to experiment with different flower combinations and learn the basics of creating balanced compositions
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Basic Floral Arranging Workshop - Vase Arranging
- Introduce and demonstrate different methods of arranging flowers in vase, how to create balanced compositions
- Hands-on: It’s your turn to give it a go and arrange you masterpiece in vases, and you can bring your creation home!
Day 2: Advanced Floral Techniques and Installations
Morning Session:
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Advanced Floral Design Concepts
- Introducing how to create an event proposal for your clients, what to include in your proposal and how to create a mood board to demonstrate your work
- Introducing different installation styles commonly used in events or weddings
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Creative Large Installation Techniques
- Demonstrate how to create a statement or centerpiece using different techniques
Afternoon Session:
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Event Floristry Workshop - Large Scale Installation
- Participants design and create their own statement floral arrangements
- Work in teams to create large-scale installations using a variety of flowers and foliage
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Closing Remarks and Q&A
- Take photographs with your finishing works ( & I’ll take photos for you and your creations!)
- Recap of key learnings from the course & open forum for participants to ask questions and seek further advice
* Lunch is not provided, we'll have an hour break for you to enjoy your lunch time.
* The courses are taking place at Everyday By Affection's studio -- 21 Sunbeam Road London NW10 6JP. For directions please check our Contact page
* Please note that workshops cannot be canceled or refunded unless under unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters. For participants unable to attend and wish to reschedule, please notify us at least 7 days before the scheduled workshop date. We will gladly assist you in rescheduling for another date of the same workshop or provide you with credit to book an alternative workshop on our site.
