Flower Workshops
Flower Workshops
Learn the art of floral design at one of our ever-popular flower workshops. Choose from one of our scheduled fresh or dried floral workshops or contact us to arrange a private session. Our flower arranging classes are perfect for birthdays, hen parties, baby showers or Christmas events and they offer a great alternative to corporate team-building events.
FLOWER SCHOOL FAQs
FLOWER SCHOOL FAQs
1. What is the difference between floral training and a flower workshop?
All our classes are designed to improve your knowledge and skills in floristry. With the exception of Become an Event Florist, all are suitable for beginners and whilst workshops provide a fun opportunity and a fabulous day out for anyone with an interest in flowers, our floral training is aimed at those who are considering taking their passion a bit further and immersing themselves in the discipline. Of course, not everyone wants to be a florist, but our floral training programme provides a grounding in the basic techniques and can be used as a springboard into further study.
2. How are classes structured?
We understand the world of floristry can be a little daunting for beginners so whether you are attending a workshop or a programme, we structure our teaching so that each stage is completed before we move on to the next. No participant or student is left behind and we make sure each person receives the right level of support to successfully create their arrangement.
3. What will I learn on a level one training course?
The Weekend Florist and our Floral Foundations programme allow students the experience of working with fresh and dried flowers. Each course is structured so that students experience working on a series of individual and group-based projects. You will learn about the key the design principles of colour, composition, texture, form and movement. You will also learn about sustainable floristry practices and we will share with you our knowledge of the floral industry.
4. What is the difference between the level one programmes?
Both courses follow a similar structure, but our five-day Floral Foundations course gives you the opportunity to explore foraged florals and engage in more group projects. There will also be more opportunity to learn about pricing and the business of floristry, helping you to understand the pitfalls new florists face and guidance on how to short circuit these problems. For those serious about a career in floristry, we recommend our five-day course as this allows you to grow in confidence and gain a deeper sense of the creative process.
5. Who can enrol on a level two course?
Anyone who has completed The Weekend Florist or Floral Foundations is well placed to embark on our four-day Become an Event Florist course. We ask students to complete a level one course before joining a level two as it assumes some knowledge and understanding of our floristry methods. If you have already worked in floristry or completed another course elsewhere, please get in touch to discuss your suitability for the programme. Our level two course equips students with the skills to plan, design and deliver an event, focusing on how to build supplier and client relationships and build a successful event floristry business.
6. What’s included?
All our workshops and courses include all materials and tools, as well as tuition from experienced floral tutors. We keep numbers small as this works best and means there is a high teacher-student ratio, ensuring all participants are catered for. Our workshops include vintage tea, with artisan bakes and fizz, along with non-alcoholic refreshments. Our floral training programme also includes a schedule of the course and notebook. As people have different dietary requirements, we do not provide lunch on our floral training programmes. However, there are plenty of cafes and eateries in the area to buy a light lunch and we make sure you have time for a break.
7. Great! What’s the next step?
If you’re ready to book, then you can simply reserve your place online. If you wish to pay a deposit to hold your place, we can arrange this, but please get in touch to discuss payment options. If you’re still unsure and have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us via our contact form and we will arrange a call with you.
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We have a host of exciting workshops in 2024. From fresh hand-tied bouquets, to dried floral arrangements and foraged florals, there is something to suit everyone. All our workshops are beginner friendly and are held in our beautiful French atelier, with new dates added throughout the year and a dedicated month of Christmas fun during December. Every workshop is designed to be informative and fun, combining fabulous florals, fizz and sweet fancies.
Half-day workshops begin at 2pm. Full-day workshops begin at 10am. Evening workshops begin at 6.30pm.
And if you are looking to gift a floral experience, why not purchase an Ollie & Ivy Flower School Gift Voucher and let your loved one choose a workshop and date that suits them.
Half Day & Evening Workshops
Half Day & Evening Workshops
Create A Hand-Tied Bouquet
Every season brings its own unique floral display, so celebrate the seasons and create your own beautiful hand-tied fresh flower bouquet. Using contemporary floristry techniques, this is an opportunity to work with fresh stems and learn about colour, design, texture and composition. The session takes place at our atelier and is served with fizz and artisan fancies.
SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly
WORKSHOP DATES:
Saturday 20th April - 2pm
Saturday 18th May - 2pm
Saturday 29th June -- 2pm
Saturday 13th July - 2pm
Saturday 28th July - 2pm - SOLD OUT
Saturday 10th August - 2pm
Sunday 8th September - 2pm
WORKSHOP FEE: £80
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Create A Hand-Tied Bouquet
Every season brings its own unique floral display, so celebrate the seasons and create your own beautiful hand-tied fresh flower bouquet. Using contemporary floristry techniques, this is an opportunity to work with fresh stems and learn about colour, design, texture and composition. The session takes place at our atelier and is served with fizz and artisan fancies.
SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly
WORKSHOP DATES:
Saturday 20th April - 2pm
Saturday 18th May - 2pm
Saturday 29th June -- 2pm
Saturday 13th July - 2pm
Saturday 28th July - 2pm - SOLD OUT
Saturday 10th August - 2pm
Sunday 8th September - 2pm
WORKSHOP FEE: £80
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Dried Spring Wreath-Making
A wreath is not just for Christmas.... It's a beautiful adornment for the home at any time of the year and a great introduction to working with dried materials.
Join us in 2024 and explore the beauty of working with dried florals and foliage. We discuss the different drying processes and how to dry your own stems as well as learning the skills for successful wreath-making.
The session takes place at our atelier. It is served with fizz and artisan fancies.
SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly
WORKSHOP DATES:
Thursday 4th April - 6.30pm
Thursday 6th June - 6.30pm
WORKSHOP FEE: £70
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Dried Spring Wreath-Making
A wreath is not just for Christmas.... It's a beautiful adornment for the home at any time of the year and a great introduction to working with dried materials.
Join us in 2024 and explore the beauty of working with dried florals and foliage. We discuss the different drying processes and how to dry your own stems as well as learning the skills for successful wreath-making.
The session takes place at our atelier. It is served with fizz and artisan fancies.
SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly
WORKSHOP DATES:
Thursday 4th April - 6.30pm
Thursday 6th June - 6.30pm
WORKSHOP FEE: £70
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Full Day Workshops
Full Day Workshops
Fresh Spring Florals
Spring is a wonderful time of year, where colour erupts and Mother Nature gets busy, giving us new life and new energy. There's expectation in the the air and hope for what lies ahead. And it's also a fabulous time for flowers. Fresh pastel shades and lime greens dominate the palette amongst a multitude of stems and foliage.
We celebrate the season with this one day workshop that teaches those with a passion for flowers, all about the artistry of floral design and creation. The day begins with a short exploration of design theory, followed by two individual flower projects, that you will take home to marvel at afterwards. Each project incompasses different techniques, using stems of your choosing from a range of flowers.
This course takes place at our atelier, where a light lunch is provided, along with cake and tea. All our workshops are relaxed, informal and fun, to give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the creative process and enjoy this amazing opportunity to design with flowers.
SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly
WORKSHOP DATES:
Friday 19th April - 10am
Friday 24th May - 10am
Saturday 1st June - 10am
WORKSHOP FEE: £160
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Fresh Spring Florals
Spring is a wonderful time of year, where colour erupts and Mother Nature gets busy, giving us new life and new energy. There's expectation in the the air and hope for what lies ahead. And it's also a fabulous time for flowers. Fresh pastel shades and lime greens dominate the palette amongst a multitude of stems and foliage.
We celebrate the season with this one day workshop that teaches those with a passion for flowers, all about the artistry of floral design and creation. The day begins with a short exploration of design theory, followed by two individual flower projects, that you will take home to marvel at afterwards. Each project incompasses different techniques, using stems of your choosing from a range of flowers.
This course takes place at our atelier, where a light lunch is provided, along with cake and tea. All our workshops are relaxed, informal and fun, to give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the creative process and enjoy this amazing opportunity to design with flowers.
SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly
WORKSHOP DATES:
Friday 19th April - 10am
Friday 24th May - 10am
Saturday 1st June - 10am
WORKSHOP FEE: £160
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Foraged florals
Foraging provides a great way to learn about the natural world around us and develop the skills and creative vision to see things differently. As a design method, it allows you to utilise the most humble and mediocre of materials and turn them into a wonderful display. You will be pleasantly surprised by what you can achieve.
This one day course creates space to hunt and gather as a group and learn how to apply the basic design principles of contemporary floral design to your arrangement. In particular, learning how to work with a limited colour palette to create beautiful and professional looking pieces. It also introduces students to the principles of sustainable floral practice.
SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly
WORKSHOP DATES:
Sunday 2nd June 2024
WORKSHOP FEE: £100
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Foraged florals
Foraging provides a great way to learn about the natural world around us and develop the skills and creative vision to see things differently. As a design method, it allows you to utilise the most humble and mediocre of materials and turn them into a wonderful display. You will be pleasantly surprised by what you can achieve.
This one day course creates space to hunt and gather as a group and learn how to apply the basic design principles of contemporary floral design to your arrangement. In particular, learning how to work with a limited colour palette to create beautiful and professional looking pieces. It also introduces students to the principles of sustainable floral practice.
SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly
WORKSHOP DATES:
Sunday 2nd June 2024
WORKSHOP FEE: £100
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Gift Vouchers
Floral experiences make great gifts. If you're looking to book a course for a close family member or friend and are unsure what to choose, then perhaps a Flower School Gift Voucher is a good option. Our vouchers can be purchased online or in person and are available in dominations of £50, £60, £75 and £100. How much you wish to spend is entirely up to you.
Available to book online, or if you would like further information then please get in touch.
BUY A GIFT VOUCHER
Gift Vouchers
Floral experiences make great gifts. If you're looking to book a course for a close family member or friend and are unsure what to choose, then perhaps a Flower School Gift Voucher is a good option. Our vouchers can be purchased online or in person and are available in dominations of £50, £60, £75 and £100. How much you wish to spend is entirely up to you.
Available to book online, or if you would like further information then please get in touch.
BUY A GIFT VOUCHER
Private Workshops
We are happy to offer tailored workshops to suit groups or individuals. Many of our clients have arranged a private workshop to improve their knowledge of floristry or to mark an occasion with friends. Whether you are looking to host a 60th birthday, a hen party or you would like to arrange bridal workshop, we can design the right flower workshop for you. Private workshops can be arranged for a minimum of four attendees. Smaller parties may be considered but will incur a surcharge. Please get in touch for more details.
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Private Workshops
We are happy to offer tailored workshops to suit groups or individuals. Many of our clients have arranged a private workshop to improve their knowledge of floristry or to mark an occasion with friends. Whether you are looking to host a 60th birthday, a hen party or you would like to arrange bridal workshop, we can design the right flower workshop for you. Private workshops can be arranged for a minimum of four attendees. Smaller parties may be considered but will incur a surcharge. Please get in touch for more details.
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Where We Are
40 Comiston Road, Edinburgh EH10 5QQ
We are based fifteen minutes by bus or taxi from Edinburgh Waverley train station. If you are travelling by car, we are on the main road (A702) which provides direct access to the Edinburgh city bypass and on to the M8, M9, M90 and the A1. Morningside has a number of residential roads where on-street parking is available.
Where We Are
40 Comiston Road, Edinburgh EH10 5QQ
We are based fifteen minutes by bus or taxi from Edinburgh Waverley train station. If you are travelling by car, we are on the main road (A702) which provides direct access to the Edinburgh city bypass and on to the M8, M9, M90 and the A1. Morningside has a number of residential roads where on-street parking is available.