London’s Best Flower Arranging Classes
Always wondered how your local florist can effortlessly pin together the perfect bouquet in a matter of seconds? You can now put your hand to the test and learn the craft at one of London’s flower arrangement classes. From evening flower arranging courses to floristry diplomas, these are the best classes to book this month and beyond.
The Flower Appreciation Society
Is there anything more heartwarming than sending a bouquet to show your appreciation? Take it one step further and book you and your special someone in for a floristry workshop at The Flower Appreciation Society.
Based in Hackney, the studio sources its blooms from its floral garden and helps budding florists learn how to prepare, arrange and condition their flowers depending on their style of arrangement. Opt for a classic hand-tied bouquet workshop to learn the basics, or go intensive with their three or five-day career course.
Opt for a classic hand-tied bouquet workshop to learn the basics, or go intensive with their three or five-day career course.
Petersham Nurseries
For those after a flower arrangement class that’s on the slightly easier side, look to Petersham Nurseries’ vase arrangement workshop. Celebrate with Mum or your friends for a special treat that’ll see you learning how to take your vases up a notch. Or, try your hand at the stylish autumn containers class. Here you’ll learn how to create wistfully wild planting techniques that the nursery is known so well for. Sustainability is at the heart of what they do, with all of the materials on offer recyclable and biodegradable.
You’ll learn how to create wistfully wild planting techniques that the nursery is known so well for.
Sweet Pea Flowers
There’s nothing prettier than a fresh bouquet of florals, and when you’ve foraged for your favourite posies, ferns and twine, it’s even more special. From picking out the perfect blooms to perfecting your colour palette, Sweet Pea Flowers offers floristry workshops priced at £95 per person.
There’s nothing prettier than a fresh bouquet of florals, and when you’ve foraged for your favourite posies, ferns and twine, it’s even more special.
More into your terrariums? The Flower and Plant School hosts a monthly terrarium class that’ll see you becoming a miniature ecosystem pro in no time.
McQueens Flowers
One floristry group that reigns supreme is McQueens Flowers. Every bouquet of theirs is designed with thought, charm and an underlining story. Ignite your own creativity and book in for one of its Flower School’s workshop programs led by its expert team, from day workshops to week-long courses.
Looking to change careers? McQueens Flowers’ four-week career courses are packed with the knowledge and experience you need to take your passion project to the next level. Learn everything from the floristry fundamentals to wedding floristry and floral installations.
Ignite your own creativity and book in for one of its Flower School’s workshop programs led by its expert team,
Rebel Rebel
Set up by Mairead Curtain and Athena Duncan back in 2000, Rebel Rebel’s signature stems have been making waves ever since. Their workshops are always popular and celebrate all the seasons, from bouquets bundled with posies to Christmas wreaths perfect for hanging on the front door. Relaxed and down-to-earth, their classes are always a lot of fun complete with wine and nibbles.
Relaxed and down-to-earth, their classes are always a lot of fun complete with wine and nibbles.
Moyses Stevens Flower School
Having been in the business since 1876, Moyses Stevens sure knows a thing or two about creating that perfect bunch. Learn from the experts and book in for one of their floristry courses, from hand-tied bouquet-making to crafting wreaths. There’s something for every taste, whether you’re looking to learn how to add some spring colour to your living room or want to know how to make your vase arrangement pop.
There’s something for every taste, whether you’re looking to learn how to add some spring colour to your living room or want to know how to make your vase arrangement pop.
The Flower Factory
An East London must-visit, The Flower Factory is a seasonally inspired floral studio and floristry school. Creating bespoke designs, the space is known for its Scandinavian twist on the classic blooming bunch.
The Flower Factory regularly hosts classes and corporate workshops, which are made using fresh or dried flowers. There’s even the chance to design your own ikebana or seasonal wreath.
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