Floristry – Spring Designs – Beginners
Course aim
This course will cover all of the basic skills and techniques you will need to produce simple floral designs celebrating events such as Mothers’ Day, Vaisakhi, Easter or Eid al-Fitr, using seasonal blooms and foliage.
Course length
16 hours – usually 8 weekly sessions of 2 hours.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in developing basic floristry skills using seasonally appropriate plant material.
Will I gain a qualification on this course?
No - this is a non-accredited course.
Do I need any knowledge, skills or qualifications?
As the course involves taking notes, measurements and making calculations, you will need to have basic levels of English and Maths. You will have a short initial assessment at the start of the course to ensure that it is suitable for you.
Course content
You will learn about:
- how to use materials, tools and equipment to produce different design arrangements
- how to make button holes, bouquets, corsages and table arrangements
- how to identify commonly used spring flowers and foliage
- how to use primary and secondary colours
- how to use and store plant material, tools and equipment safely
- awareness of employment opportunities in the floristry industry.
What could this course lead to?
Other short courses at Beginners Level, or you could consider doing an NCFE Level 1 Award in Creative Craft using Floristry.
How will I learn?
You will be taught through:
- tutor demonstration and presentation
- experimenting with tools and techniques
- making floral designs and arrangements
- producing a small portfolio containing images of arrangements that you have made, and techniques learned.
What materials or equipment will I need to provide?
For the first session you will need to bring a pen, writing pad and folder.
You will need a pair of floristry scissors (cost approx. £7 from Amazon) and a floristry knife (cost approx. £7.50 from Amazon) within two weeks of the course starting.
Important - in addition to the course fees, flowers and foliage will cost between £3 and £10 per session.
Your commitment as a learner
To achieve success on the course you will need to attend regularly, and on time. If you need to miss a class, please let us know in advance.
You will need to ensure that you allow sufficient time for self-study, complete any homework set and bring the correct materials to each session. You will be expected to complete all assessments and complete the full course.
