5-Day Career Change Course 28th September - 2nd October 2026

Vendor: The Happy Blossoms Floral Design Limited Type: Workshops Price: 1250.00

5-Day Floristry Career Course A comprehensive, hands-on course for aspiring florists and creative career changers. Who it's for: For individuals dreaming of a career in floristry — whether you're starting fresh, switching careers, or refining your floral skills with a view to working professionally or starting a business. You’ll leave with: ✔ A certificate of completion ✔ Practical skills in event floristry, wedding work, and floral styling ✔ An understanding of sustainable practices and sourcing ✔ Pricing, quoting, and proposal templates ✔ Encouragement to develop your unique floral voice 5-Day Course Overview Day 1: Foundations of Floristry • Welcome, course layout, and introductions • What it means to be a modern, sustainable florist • Flower sourcing: local, wholesale, seasonal buying • Flower care and conditioning • Creating a hand-tied bouquet • Wrapping with sustainability in mind • Creating a flower crown and hair comb Day 2: Floristry Design Principles & Colour • Working with colour palettes • Floral design theory: structure, proportion, and texture • Learning to build floral recipes • Exploring vessels: compote bowls, vases, and mechanics • Making a foam-free compote bowl design • Photographing and styling your designs Day 3: Arrangements for Events • Flower meadows (low, table-runner style) • Large urn arrangement • Styling table centrepieces • Pairing florals with props, candles, and tableware Day 4: Weddings & Celebrations • Wedding planning: initial enquiry to design • Seasonality and sourcing for weddings • Bridal bouquet (with ribboning techniques) • Bridesmaid bouquet and buttonholes/corsages • Creating a mock wedding proposal Day 5: Business & Blooming Forward • How to price your work confidently • Understanding your brand voice and aesthetic • Building a starter portfolio • Instagram and photography: showing your work beautifully • Practical business advice: quotes, invoices, and marketing basics • Certificate ceremony and celebration All tuition, materials and equipment are included, plus light refreshments. We will have a one hour lunch break each day, there are lots of super gorgeous cafes in Wimborne where we are based or please feel free to bring a packed lunch. Timings: 10am-4pm at Sonder Coffee: 48 High St, Wimborne, BH21 1HT Date of course over 5 days - 28th September- 2nd October Please do get in touch with us at [redacted] if you have any questions.

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