Floristry Courses

Floristry courses can range in price depending on the course provider, duration of the course, level of professionalism and types or quantities of materials used. A floristry course often costs anywhere between under £50 for someone who is interested in getting a feel for floristry to over £600 for more professional and specific courses. It is important to do the research and find the best course for you, ensuring that the modules or course content are of interest to you and that it fits within your price range.

There are a number of online and in-person courses that anybody of any age or ability can take to gain experience and insight into the floristry industry. These online courses can also be broken down into specific themes, such as wedding floristry, flower arranging, hand-tied bouquets and more - meaning that you’ll generally be able to gain floristry experience in the specific area that you are interested in.

How long a floristry course will be depends on the course you’re taking. A more expensive course will most likely have a longer duration, although this is a generalisation. But, this is dependent on each specific course, so it’s important to research and look at times when booking a floristry course. Courses can take anywhere from 1 or 2 hours to spanning over multiple days or months.

Generally, the cost of training to become a qualified florist depends on the type of course or training that you are undertaking. Professional courses (such as wedding flower courses) are often more expensive than short courses for beginners. There are a number of online or in-person courses that tailor themselves to different budgets, as well as opportunities to learn on the job and learn whilst earning, or to complete an apprenticeship or BTEC.

If you have an interest in flowers or pursuing floristry as a career, then it is definitely worth doing a floristry course to develop your skills or get a feel for the work that a florist does. Floristry courses are not all very expensive. There are many courses both online and in-person that somebody interested in floristry could undertake that do not break the bank, and will help them to improve their abilities and develop new skills. 

Firstly, removing leaves from the stems of your selected flowers will reduce the bulk of the weight and ensure that your bouquet looks more full with flowers! Then, select your first flower, and place another flower at an angle to create a fuller look. Continue to add flowers, as you rotate the bouquet slightly, around the focal flower. Finish with some filler flowers to give more body, tie the flowers together and cut all the stems to be the same length at the end. For tips on creating the perfect bouquet, why not sign up for an online or in-person hand-tied bouquet workshop?

Taking a flower design course can be a fun activity to do on your own or with a loved one. It will also equip you with practical skills that you can use in the future to arrange beautiful flowers on your own, which would make great gifts.

The content of your course will vary depending on the workshop that you book. Generally, you will learn how to care for the foliage, cut down stems, beautifully arrange your flowers and the correct aftercare routine to ensure that your flowers remain fresh for as long as possible!

Many flower arranging workshops provide everything that you will need to create your flower arrangements, and this is included in the price. However, you may wish to bring an apron with you to prevent any mess from the flowers from getting onto your clothing. Ensure that you check the website or order form of the flower arranging workshop you have signed up for to see if they have specified that you need to bring anything.

In most smaller workshops, such as hand-tied bouquets, terrariums or flower arrangement workshops, you are able to take home the arrangements that you create. However, for larger displays or arrangements created as a team (such as wedding arches), you will need to check with your course leader or provider whether you are permitted to take any creations home with you.