Floristry – Flowers for Gifts Workshop
Floristry – Flowers for Gifts Workshop
£60.30
Start Date: Sat 22-Mar-2025 |
End Date: Sat 22-Mar-2025 |
Course Time: 10:00 - 15:30 |
Course Duration (Weeks): 1 |
Course (Sessions): Morning |
Course Code: FWRA009-2425-2BE-A |
What will I learn?
This course aims to introduce learners to skills and techniques needed to create three floral arrangements to be given as Gifts. Using both traditional and contemporary design methods your tutor, an award-winning florist will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging techniques and individual support to ensure that you can work at your own level and pace. During the course you will create a flowerpot arrangement, a celebration cake and a bottle design. The designs can be themed and are suitable gifts for adults and children.
Is this course for me?
This is an exciting workshop for anyone who is interested in flowers and would like to learn how to arrange effective floral gift design ideas.No previous experience necessary – everyone is welcome
What do I need to bring?
The tutor will provide the following items to be paid to the tutor on the day: Bottle Clip, Posy Pad and Floral Foam for the 3 arrangements @ £8.30 Practical 1 – Bottle DesignA glass bottle such as a wine or prosecco bottle or glass cordial bottle, it can be emptySmall amount delicate foliage such as pittosporum, ivy, eucalyptus, camellia etc5 small roses or carnations, lisianthus or other small bloomsOptional – small filler flower such as gypsophila, wax flower etc. Optional – any small embellishments you would like to add to theme the giftPractical 2 – Celebration Cake Design1 mixed bunch of supermarket flowers with round headed flowers (roses, chrysanthemums, carnations, etc)15 – 20 laurel leaves or camellia or large ivy leaves. PinsRibbon to wrap around the posy padOptional – embellishments to theme the celebration cake i.e. tall thin candles, or anniversary embellishments to mark the year etcPractical 3 – Flowerpot DesignFlowerpot shape container approx. 4” – 6” Variety of garden foliage such as ivy, eucalyptus, broadleaf, camellia, bay, pittosporum etcOne bunch roses or round headed flowers i.e., carnations, lisianthus, gerbera etcSmall bunch of filler flower such as gypsophila, wax flower, other spray flowersOptional – Ribbon / raffia to tie to flowerpot. Optional – embellishments i.e., medilino sticks, feathers etc.
How will I know that my skills have improved?
Please bring floral scissors / secateurs, newspaper and box or buckets to take your arrangements home in. Your florist toll box if you have one and any plant material or embellishments you would like to add to your designs. Dried and artificial plant material can be used for any of the designs.Some Items are provided by the tutor. Please bring any embellishments you may like to use in your designs. If you require any guidance or are unsure, please contact 01296 382403 who will put you in contact with the tutor.Please do not purchase materials more than 7 days before the course is due to start.If this course runs over lunchtime, please bring your own packed lunch.
Additional Information
Learners will need to provide the materials to complete their own arrangements during the day.Please do not purchase materials more than 7 days before the course is due to start.If this course runs over lunchtime, please bring your own packed lunch.
Course Code: FWRA009-2425-2BE-A
I will need support/help with my learning, what is available?
We will always try to help if you have a physical disability or learning support need. Please see our Learning Support section for more details. Let us know when you enrol and speak to us in confidence to discuss your needs in full.
What happens if I can't attend my class?
It is important to attend your class promptly and regularly but:
- If you know you will be missing a class, please let your tutor know the week before if possible
- For last minute cancellations, please phone us on 01296 382403 and we will attempt and get a message to your tutor
If you miss a few sessions without letting us know, our staff will contact you to discuss the situation. If you are having any problems which affect your attendance or learning, please let your tutor know as soon as possible.
When do I pay for my course?
Payment is needed at enrolment to secure your course place. You can pay by cheque or debit/credit card (an administration fee of £30 will apply for dishonoured cheques).
If the course runs for 25 weeks or more you can spread the cost by paying in 3 equal instalments. You will need to pay the first instalment by credit/debit card, cheque or cash at the time of enrolling which will secure your place on the course. We will then send you a Direct Debit mandate. For courses over £150 but less than 25 weeks, you can still apply to pay by instalments.
Fees in the brochure with an * include exam costs. In all other circumstances, except for basic English and Maths learners will need to pay an additional fee for exams. The amount will be shown on the Course Information Sheet (CIS). Our fees are subsidised by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (funding body). Once you have enrolled, you will be given a receipt, a map and a CIS to confirm your place on the course. Please note, an annual £10.50 registration fee applies upon enrolment.
Can I get a qualification?
Look through our course titles and you will see many lead to a qualification. For some of these you have to take an exam.
Can I get a refund?
If it becomes necessary to either cancel or close your course within the first three weeks, for example due to low numbers, we will refund your fees in full.
Where courses are closed after the first 3 weeks, a pro-rata refund will be made to any student attending at the time who has attended at least 80% of their sessions. We will endeavour to let you know as soon as possible and any refund due will be made by crediting your credit/debit card or by cheque. It is not possible to make refunds in cash. All cancellations will be confirmed to you in writing or email.
If you change your mind and wish to withdraw from a course before attending a session, a full refund will be given within 5 days of enrolling. If the request is made at least 15 days before the course begins, a full refund less £25 to cover administration fee will be returned to you.
It may occasionally be necessary, for reasons beyond the control of Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, to change the course tutor, make slight changes to the timing or content of the programme, or move the course to an alternative venue within a reasonable distance of the advertised venue. Refunds will only be given in exceptional circumstances.
Can a course or class get cancelled?
Course cancellation: The minimum number of students for most of our courses is 9. If a class does not reach its minimum number of students, we may cancel the course or offer you the opportunity to reduce the number of weeks with no corresponding reduction in fee, or we may increase the fee to the small group rate of £9.50 per hour as an alternative to closing the class.
Class cancellation: Where a session is cancelled, for reasons beyond the control of Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, for example, if a staff member is unwell or extreme weather conditions, we will try to offer an additional class at another time. We will promptly contact you if this happens. If the majority of the students are able to attend the alternative session then no refund will be given for the missed session.
Bad weather cancellation: In the event of extreme weather conditions, information will be available on local radio station Three Counties Radio, by phoning 01296 382403 and the website.
I am an Overseas learner - Do I need to pay anything extra?
Learners who have not been living in the UK or EU residents who have not been living in the EEA for at least three years will need to pay the Overseas Student Rate for any course which is £12.00 per hour.
What parking is available at my course?
Many of our centres offer free parking but please note that in some cases this may be limited/unavailable during the daytime.
We ask all our learners to park considerately, especially at smaller venues, to avoid causing difficulty or offence to the neighbours. Special parking restrictions will be notified to all learners at venues where they may apply.
For more information on our centres including parking availability please visit our Centre Locations page.
Can I use my mobile phone in class?
Before your session begins, please either switch off or silence your mobile phone to avoid disturbing the group.
What previous learners have said
Had a great day. Soulla is brilliant, loved my training thoroughly. Going away with lots of useful information. Thank you so much.A thoroughly enjoyable course. Learnt alot. Looking forward to trying out some of the stunning arrangements created by our teacher Soulla.Amazing course - thanks so much Soulla. I am very inspired. and will be practising lots of new techniques and ideas at home.A fabulous course - learnt lots of new tips and a very therapeutic session. Would highly recommend and Soulla was fabulous.A lovely day. I learnt alot produced some great arrangements and left feeling utterly relaxed. Thank you.Another excellent, enjoyable day with Soulla. Many thanks!Academic Year Learner Registration Fee
There is an academic year learner registration fee of £10.50. Each academic year begins in August and finishes the following July. For learners on benefits who are unable to pay, this fee may be remitted on application for support from our Learner Support Fund.If you have not already paid this fee then it will automatically be added to your basket.£60.30
Start Date: Sat 22-Mar-2025 |
End Date: Sat 22-Mar-2025 |
Course Time: 10:00 - 15:30 |
Course Duration (Weeks): 1 |
Course (Sessions): Morning |
Course Code: FWRA009-2425-2BE-A |
£60.30
Start Date: Sat 22-Mar-2025 |
End Date: Sat 22-Mar-2025 |
Course Time: 10:00 - 15:30 |
Course Duration (Weeks): 1 |
Course (Sessions): Morning |
Course Code: FWRA009-2425-2BE-A |