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Course intent

You will learn the knowledge and skills needed to make beautiful, seasonal designs that last. You will learn more complex and specific techniques enabling you to further your knowledge and skill set.

What will I learn?

You will learn

• Design Techniques: Learn colour, form & structure, creating different designs
• Material Knowledge: designing for different occasions with a mix of mediums
• Craftsmanship: Develop your understanding of the techniques required, creating effective arrangements and understanding how to keep flowers fresh
• Production Process: Learn about the materials used & the skills to select flowers & foliage
• Workshop Practice: Understand the importance of a safe working environment and H&S requirements.

  Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

  Stage 2 - Suitable for learners who have completed stage 1 and would like to gain more experience and refine their skills within their chosen subject area. The focus will be on developing more control and proficiency in practice and learning.

  What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

  Equipment:

• scissors
• bucket for flowers
• plastic sheet or cloth to work on
• small knife
• notebook and pen
• a camera/use the camera on your phone to record your work
• wear closed toe shoes
• an apron or wear old clothes

Materials: A list of materials will be sent out prior to the start date. Each week you will be given guidance on suitable materials, flowers and foliage to bring and/or purchase for the following week.

What can I do when I finish the course?

You can continue for a year learning at Stage 2, then move on to Stage 3. We also offer specific one-day workshops.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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