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Adult education courses - Floristry for beginners

Learn how to create floral arrangements, tributes and gifts for family and friends, and save money too.
Number of sessions/duration of the course
Six sessions of two-and-a-half hours.
Course description

By the end of this course you will be able to create basic floral designs, having learned the skills and techniques needed to create them through practical demonstration and practice.

You will be able to recognise a range of flowers and foliages used in floristry. 

You will have some knowledge of the equipment needed and how to use it to produce arrangements. 

Is this course for me?

This course is designed for people who have little or no knowledge of floristry. 

Is this course accredited or non-accredited?
Non-accredited
What equipment will I need for this course?
  • scissors
  • oasis
  • a saucer
  • flowers and foliage (in the region of £10 per sessions - details will be covered in the first session)
  • pen and notepad
  • a smartphone, if you have one
Cost
Course cost £47
Cost to people receiving JSA, ESA, income support or Universal Credit £37.60