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Course intent

Create beautiful autumn floral designs for your home or for an autumnal gathering, whilst gaining the knowledge and skills needed to make beautiful designs that last. You will learn useful tips on flower care and feel confident to make further arrangements and bouquets at home.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

How to use colour and contrast in your design

How to introduce texture to your arrangement

Useful tips on how to select the correct materials

Tips on how to care for your flowers and foliage to make your display last longer

How to use tools and equipment safely

The importance of working in a safe, clean and tidy environment

Also see how easy it can be to add additional materials to enhance your floral arrangement.

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

This course is suitable for all levels and abilities.

No previous experience is necessary. It is suitable to both beginners and for those wishing to refine their technique and design skills in a friendly, soothing, focused class.

All our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you any concerns about your level of English.

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

You will need to bring:

Scissors, small knife, secateurs

Bucket for your flowers

Plastic sheet or cloth to work on

notebook and pen

Box or container to take home your finished designs

Closed toe shoes are advised

An apron (optional)

You will need to provide your own flowers, leaves, materials and any other embellishments, as per the materials list which will be sent out the week before this workshop.

If you have any further questions regarding tools, flowers and foliage, please contact our customer service team at adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk who will forward your email to the tutor.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Your tutor, Lynn Sleet offers a longer Tuesday evening Flower Arranging Stage 1 class for beginners in Guildford as well as a longer course in Camberley. Lynn also runs Saturday workshops at both centres. You can also try a longer flower arranging course if you have some experience of flower arranging, and so are a Stage 2, on a Wednesday with tutor Lesley Prendergast in either Woking or Guildford

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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