Total Beginner / Complete Novice Course One to one Tuition (but friends are welcome).
1 day course from 10.30-15.30
Whatever you want to call it this course really is for total beginners. Girls who have literally never arranged a flower in their lives are taking home some amazing arrangements. A complete introduction to flower arranging, including advice on the purchase and preparation of all floral materials will be given. We will focus on simple, but effective flower arrangements, all of which you will keep at the end of the day. It is recommended that you have your own apron, camera, notebook and pen to hand.
Introduction to beginners flower arranging course includes
- The Elements of Design including colour, balance and structure.
- The correct use of floristry tools.
- A range of beautiful flower arrangements suitable for all occasions including:-
- A beautiful country style arrangement – an abundance of flowers and foliage for that impressive look.
- Posy pad or wreath design suitable for Weddings Christmas or to enhance any interior.
- Fishbowl on mirrored base
- Stylish Cimbidium orchid design.
- Introduction to buttonhole/corsage work. Learn how to wire and tape leaves and floral stems with wonderful results. Many participants take home 2 or 3 beautiful corsages as gifts for Mums Nans etc.
Full choice is given re flower colours and any personal likes/dislikes taken into account.
Most of the courses I now do are for total novices. Some girls want to know about flower arranging in order to start a business, some to help out at their own or a friends wedding and some want to be able to do more wow factor flowers in their own home for entertaining etc.
We cover working with floral foams,wiring for corsages,speed arrangements with wow factor etc etc. It all depends on the person.
We work in a very casual fashion but everyone without exception gains loads of confidence and some lovely flower arrangements.
Some courses include a toolbox which contains all you will need for the day and for lots of future practises but if you are on a tight budget you can manage without for now. (Although its a lot cheaper with the course at only £30)
Courses take place here in Nantwich Cheshire.
I dont mind mums or friends sitting in but if they want to be hands on also we would need more flowers and vases etc so there would be an extra charge. The other option is that they share the workload with you at no extra charge.
The course includes all flowers foliage vases wires ribbons tapes etc. etc. A boxed set of Oasis design brochures and work notes. I buy all my flowers from the Dutch suppliers so quality and value are excellent.
If booking please state any colour likes/dislikes as you will be living with the finished arrangements for quite some time.
£155 All flowers & vases/containers supplied
£185 which includes fully fitted toolbox, as listed in supplies
Gift Vouchers are available at every price level.
Half day courses now available at £95.00 10.00am – 12.30pm or 1.30pm – 4.00pm includes 2 arrangements and corsage work.
Please email with any enquiries.
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Dear Ada
This is the first opportunity I have had to get in contact with you since our wonderful day a couple of weekends ago. We thoroughly enjoyed it and I feel so happy and confident that I can do my wedding flowers and developed a bit of a passion for it and may continue with it after the wedding who knows!
You made us feel welcome and comfortable in your home and I wouldn’t hesitate to reccomend you or look at booking a flower arranging day with you again. I am hoping this week to try and get the numbers down for the flowers thet we listed on the day and I will send them to you for you to check for me which you kindly offered to do…. email from M
Hi Ada,
Thank you so much for saturday. My flowers look wonderful even if I say so myself !! I never thought I could make such proffessional looking arrangements. My sister and I are interested in the bridal course as she gets married next June and we would like to do the flowers ourselves……..email from S
New “I wonder if I could be a florist” ? Course One to One Tuition (but as before friends are welcome to sit in)
This course is in response to recent enquiries. We wouldnt pretend for one moment that you could possibly learn it all in two days but you will certainly know if floristry is for you. Items that YOU will make will include:-
Large traditional pedestal arrangement as used for weddings churches marquees and other important functions in fact anywhere where something impressive is required.
Sampler posy pads experimenting with various edgings including evergreens ribbons herbs skeleton leaves jewels pins etc.
Complete a posy pad to your own design.
Short lunch break and Q & A time
Low rectangular sheaf arrangement suitable for funeral work or use in domestic situations e.g. sideboards windowsills etc
Simple practise wiring and taping of various foliages and flowers.
Learn how to drink a cup of tea with leaves floating in it.
Construct buttonholes and a corsage to your own design.
End of day one – remove the leaves from your hair – and home for a well earned rest.
DAY TWO
Wreath – suitable for door, funeral, table, storm lantern etc – you decide on the style but all alternatives will be discussed and practised.
Pew end /chair back designs from simple to complex , inexpensive to opulent
Posy Bouquet into premade posy holder.
Construct “things” from bullion wire, aluminium wire etc
Somewhere in the middle of that lot we stop for a quick lunch. Tea and coffee on the go all day. Full range of handouts are given.
Details supplied of all my favourite wholesalers included flowers and sundries and help given to establish trade accounts.
Two day course including tool box as listed elsewhere £250
Available dates. Please email if you have a specific date in mind and I will try to fit you in.
Im thinking about doing Christmas courses in your own home so that we can decorate specific areas to suit you. Much like I do for tv. Cost will probably be between £195 – £450 upwards depending upon the amount of dressings you already have or how much floral materials you would like.Whether you want staircases dressing, have a huge dining table, big fireplaces etc etc. I have decorated Arley Hall for a Jane Asher shoot so no house is too big or too small. Email if interested giving me loads of info on what you already have and what you would like. Children welcome to join in.
Wedding Flowers Course
1 day course from 10.30 am to 3.30pm
This course is tailored to your specific requirements. We fully explore all aspects of dream flowers for your very special wedding day. Send me enough details in advance and I will come up with some ideas just for you. Time permitting we can visit your wedding location and discuss all possibilities for a truly memorable day. Full backup is given by email afterwards for those last minute questions that all brides have. If you wish me to help you order in your flowers nearer the big day that can be arranged.
Arrangements can include;
Pew end arrangements
Table centres and candleabra.
Name card holders
Simple but stunning button holes
Wedding cake flowers
Brilliant budget ideas with the Wow Factor
How to decorate Archways etc etc etc
This course would be ideal for a mother and daughter, or two friends planning the perfect day.
£155 – £195
Gift Vouchers available
‘ Please email for available dates or further information
All courses have a pick n mix element to them so if you want to swop arrangements from one course to another thats fine with me. Just email details of your ideal course to me and I will let you know if it can be done.
More courses available to suit particular requirements – Tell me what you want to learn and I will make a course to suit.
