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. 

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Half Day & EVENING Workshops
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Half Day & EVENING Workshops
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Full Day & two day Workshops

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Private Flower Workshops

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Private Flower Workshops

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We have a host of exciting workshops in 2023. 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

Bring on the Summery vibes 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:
Friday 30th June - 2pm

WORKSHOP FEE: £75


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Create A Hand-Tied Bouquet

Bring on the Summery vibes 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:
Friday 30th June - 2pm

WORKSHOP FEE: £75


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Create a Summer vase arrangement

It’s all in the vase! Creating the perfect floral arrangement requires the right receptacle and this workshop is all about designing your flowers to fit with the shape of the vase. During the workshop you will learn all about working with fresh flowers and understanding the key principles of floral design. Creating an arrangement from a wide choice of stems, each participant will receive step-by-step instructions for designing in the vase and will take home their arrangement. The session takes place at our atelier and is served with fizz and artisan fancies.

SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly

WORKSHOP DATES:
Wednesday 19th July - 6.30pm
Saturday 29th July - 2pm - SOLD OUT

WORKSHOP FEE: £75 (inc. vase)


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Create a Summer vase arrangement

It’s all in the vase! Creating the perfect floral arrangement requires the right receptacle and this workshop is all about designing your flowers to fit with the shape of the vase. During the workshop you will learn all about working with fresh flowers and understanding the key principles of floral design. Creating an arrangement from a wide choice of stems, each participant will receive step-by-step instructions for designing in the vase and will take home their arrangement. The session takes place at our atelier and is served with fizz and artisan fancies.

SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly

WORKSHOP DATES:
Wednesday 19th July - 6.30pm
Saturday 29th July - 2pm - SOLD OUT

WORKSHOP FEE: £75 (inc. vase)


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Provencal Dried Flower Arranging

Working with dried flower materials requires an understanding of the different drying processes and how the properties of each stem change through the drying stages. On this half-day course we discuss how to dry flowers and what works best for each arrangement. We also explore the art of working with dried stems and teach you how to create a beautiful French inspired basket arrangement for you to take home. The session takes place at our atelier and is served with fizz and artisan fancies.

SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly

WORKSHOP DATES:
Wednesday 21st June - 6.30pm
Saturday 8th July - 2pm

WORKSHOP FEE: £65


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Provencal Dried Flower Arranging

Working with dried flower materials requires an understanding of the different drying processes and how the properties of each stem change through the drying stages. On this half-day course we discuss how to dry flowers and what works best for each arrangement. We also explore the art of working with dried stems and teach you how to create a beautiful French inspired basket arrangement for you to take home. The session takes place at our atelier and is served with fizz and artisan fancies.

SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly

WORKSHOP DATES:
Wednesday 21st June - 6.30pm
Saturday 8th July - 2pm

WORKSHOP FEE: £65


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Dried Autumn Wreath-Making

As the nights draw in and the leaves crisp underneath us, it’s time to get cosy and get creative. Join us for dried autumn wreath-making 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:
Saturday 7th October - 2pm
Saturday 4th November - 2pm

WORKSHOP FEE: £65


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Dried Autumn Wreath-Making

As the nights draw in and the leaves crisp underneath us, it’s time to get cosy and get creative. Join us for dried autumn wreath-making 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:
Saturday 7th October - 2pm
Saturday 4th November - 2pm

WORKSHOP FEE: £65


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Crowned with Pride

We are celebrating Edinburgh Pride this June with a Floral Crown workshop. Held in collaboration with our friends at Counter Places, come and join us for an evening of celebration and self-expression, combined with creativity and of course magical, beautiful florals. Wear your crown with Pride and show Edinburgh what you've got.

SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly

WORKSHOP DATES:
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
at Counter Places, Native, Edinburgh New Town

WORKSHOP FEE: £40


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Crowned with Pride

We are celebrating Edinburgh Pride this June with a Floral Crown workshop. Held in collaboration with our friends at Counter Places, come and join us for an evening of celebration and self-expression, combined with creativity and of course magical, beautiful florals. Wear your crown with Pride and show Edinburgh what you've got.

SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly

WORKSHOP DATES:
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
at Counter Places, Native, Edinburgh New Town

WORKSHOP FEE: £40


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One & Two Day Workshops

One & Two Day Workshops

 

Foraged Florals

Gathering from nature’s table and using what is growing in abundance around us is a great way to explore creativity and sustainable floristry. And it’s a fabulous opportunity for showcasing locally grown stems. You will learn so much about how to forage successfully, pushing your creative boundaries, as you begin to think more critically about what materials make good arrangements.

Join us for this one day workshop where we discover what is local to us and create a beautiful seasonal wreath for your home, using sustainable floristry practices. The session takes place locally in Morningside and at our atelier. It is served with fizz and artisan fancies. A light lunch is provided. Remember, a weed is merely an unloved flower!

SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly

WORKSHOP DATES:
Saturday 1st July - 10am - LIMITED TICKETS
Saturday 9th September - 10am

WORKSHOP FEE: £110


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Foraged Florals

Gathering from nature’s table and using what is growing in abundance around us is a great way to explore creativity and sustainable floristry. And it’s a fabulous opportunity for showcasing locally grown stems. You will learn so much about how to forage successfully, pushing your creative boundaries, as you begin to think more critically about what materials make good arrangements.

Join us for this one day workshop where we discover what is local to us and create a beautiful seasonal wreath for your home, using sustainable floristry practices. The session takes place locally in Morningside and at our atelier. It is served with fizz and artisan fancies. A light lunch is provided. Remember, a weed is merely an unloved flower!

SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly

WORKSHOP DATES:
Saturday 1st July - 10am - LIMITED TICKETS
Saturday 9th September - 10am

WORKSHOP FEE: £110


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Summer Fresh Florals

The arrival of Summer brings a wide variety and wealth of seasonal stems and to celebrate this glorious time of year we are hosting a one-day course, dedicated to arranging fresh summer flowers. Learn how to create table centrepieces and hand-tied bouquets, using the finest and freshest materials of the season. Gain knowledge of colour, composition, texture and movement and apply the basic principles of contemporary and sustainable garden-style floral design to all your arrangements.

This course is for anyone who simply has a genuine love of fresh flowers and wants to deepen their understanding of floristry, acquiring the skills to approach flower arranging with confidence.

The session takes place at our atelier. It is served with fizz and artisan fancies. A light lunch is provided.

SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly

WORKSHOP DATES:
Saturday 17th June - 10am - SOLD OUT
Saturday 22nd July - 10am

WORKSHOP FEE: £160


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Summer Fresh Florals

The arrival of Summer brings a wide variety and wealth of seasonal stems and to celebrate this glorious time of year we are hosting a one-day course, dedicated to arranging fresh summer flowers. Learn how to create table centrepieces and hand-tied bouquets, using the finest and freshest materials of the season. Gain knowledge of colour, composition, texture and movement and apply the basic principles of contemporary and sustainable garden-style floral design to all your arrangements.

This course is for anyone who simply has a genuine love of fresh flowers and wants to deepen their understanding of floristry, acquiring the skills to approach flower arranging with confidence.

The session takes place at our atelier. It is served with fizz and artisan fancies. A light lunch is provided.

SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly

WORKSHOP DATES:
Saturday 17th June - 10am - SOLD OUT
Saturday 22nd July - 10am

WORKSHOP FEE: £160


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French Romance Weekend

The French way of life has captivated many imaginations. Food, wine, fashion, culture and the landscape have all intertwined to create a multi-sensory experience, where passion lies at its heart.

Join us for a weekend of French inspired floral creations. From the rustic region of Provence, to the glamour of its major cities, to the historical grandiose of its chateaus. We take you on a fresh floral journey through this diverse country, creating arrangements that celebrate France.

This course takes place over two days at our atelier. A light lunch is provided and we enjoy fizz and fancies at the end of the weekend.

SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly

WORKSHOP DATES:
26th - 27th August - 10am - SOLD OUT
23rd - 24th September - 10am

WORKSHOP FEE: £380


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French Romance Weekend

The French way of life has captivated many imaginations. Food, wine, fashion, culture and the landscape have all intertwined to create a multi-sensory experience, where passion lies at its heart.

Join us for a weekend of French inspired floral creations. From the rustic region of Provence, to the glamour of its major cities, to the historical grandiose of its chateaus. We take you on a fresh floral journey through this diverse country, creating arrangements that celebrate France.

This course takes place over two days at our atelier. A light lunch is provided and we enjoy fizz and fancies at the end of the weekend.

SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner friendly

WORKSHOP DATES:
26th - 27th August - 10am - SOLD OUT
23rd - 24th September - 10am

WORKSHOP FEE: £380


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For details of our terms of booking, please visit our terms and conditions.

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.


CONTACT US
 

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.

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