This new course has developed in response to florist wishing to progress after attending our Starting Out in Business course.

This is a 3 day course to take you to the 'Next Step' on your floristry design journey. Tutor Ian Lloyd will once again be taking the course and checking that your techniques are to the required industry standards.

On day one you will learn how to make modern style handtieds and arrangements using frame works to create these designs. You will start to learn about linear forms that will make your designs stand out from those you did before give your floristry a competitive edge. This style is great for customers who want stylish designs that look modern and large but do not just have lots of flowers crammed in. This is great for corporate clients too.

The second day is based on stunning yet profitable table designs., to match the budget and style of your customers. You will also get the chance to make pew ends/wall hangings in both a traditional and modern style to match the theme of your event. Finally on this packed design day you will learn the techniques of making a large pedestal design. You will learn how to achieve both actual and visual balance on these large scale designs.

The third day will be wedding work. Ian has demonstrated his style of wedding work in 16 countries so you can be sure of picking up some great designs and new techniques. The wedding designs created will be hand tied, constructed using wire and tape and inserted into foam holders.

On each of the days you will see Ian make 6 designs of which you will make 3 in a step-by-step manner.

As with all our courses we use a wide selection of flowers from the traditional to the exotic.

Next Step Hand Tied & Arrangements 19th January 2010 - cost inc all flowers & sundries £150

Next Step Stunning Table Centres & Pedestal Designs 20th January 2010 - cost inc all flowers & sundries £200

Next Step Wedding Work 21st January 2010 - cost inc all flowers & sundries £150

This one day course will be taught by the fabulous Heidi -star of 'Bloom' roadshows and the youngest ever Chelsea Gold medallist. Over the day you will both see and create various wrist and body corsages.

From quick yet stunning designs to the more elaborate 'Mother of the bride' designs to give you and your shop the edge on the competition. Spaces are limited to just 15 so be sure to book soon.

Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape, pliers, wire cutters, oasis cold glue, notebook and camera.

On this 6-day course you will be taught by some of the floristry industry most famous names, experienced retail florists who demonstrate and lecture around the UK.

The course consists of 5 days of practical floristry and 1 day of business studies. This will give you a thorough introduction to the floristry industry.

Ian will demonstrate 6 items of floristry each day and you will make 3 pieces following a step-by-step method to ensure you develop the necessary skills. You will have plenty of time to make notes or take photos of each step as a lasting record of the methods used. At the end of the 6 days you will have created 15 Items of floristry for you to take home.

Some of the most important skills involve how to use floral foam correctly. You will make a selection of arrangements in baskets and container in both traditional and modern styles.

You will learn how to make handtied bouquets, how get a perfect spiral and how to balance your bouquet ensuring that it will stand up. You will also be shown different ways to gift-wrap the design to enhance the colour and selling potential.

You will be shown a range of formal and informal funeral designs. Formal designs use the skills of ribbon pleating, massing or basing items and finishing them with a cluster. Informal designs include funeral sprays in foam and sheaves. The essential skills of taking a funeral order are also included.

We will also show you how to make a selection of stunning table design for parties, wedding, and celebrations of all types.

You will also be shown how to construct a variety of different buttonholes and corsages using wire and tape techniques. This day also includes the creation of wired and handtied bridal bouquets.

All the designs shown are created to a commercial standard, with full detailed costing, using the freshest flowers as sold in our shop from the best flowers available. Flowers used range from the traditional Carnations, Lilies, Chrysanthemums and Roses to the exotic flowers such as Anthuriums, Orchids and Gingers.

We also explain how to use colour to create stunning designs, using the colour wheel and various colour harmonies to show how to produce exciting and different designs.

On the business day Amanda will give you an in depth insight into the very important side of running a retail floristry business. This will give you an overview of marketing, pricing for profit, legislation, discounts, shop display and layout.

This 6-Day course is essential for anyone seriously considering opening a floristry business, developing an existing business or training as a manager.

Floristry businesses have all the responsibilities of any retail shop with the added pressure that your fresh stock dies as soon after buy it. We will give you the basic skills to help you succeed in business in one of the most enjoyable and rewarding jobs.

If you would like a floristry starter kit or workbox please click here for more details

On the business day Amanda will give you an in depth insight into the very important side of running a retail floristry business. This will give you an overview of marketing, pricing for profit, legislation, discounts, shop display and layout.

This course is ideal for shop owners and managers who want to improve there business skills.

This course is a must for anybody thinking or who has just opened a floristry businesses.

Course Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Claire is Internationally recognised as one of the UK leading florists.Her work frequently appears in leading books & magazines such as Fusion Flowers. Not only has Claire won many International awards for her floristry but is co-author of several best selling books on bridal & funeral work.

Over the two days you will gain from Claires experience in bridal work.She will show you how to make her beautiful romantic bouquets using the latest techniques.

You will have the chance to make 2/3 designs depending on your level. If you want to show the latest romantic bridal bouquets to your clients then this is the course for you.

Our most popular one day wedding course, making commercial wedding designs inspired by our Wally Klett wedding diploma course.

Amanda Canning- (twice independent retail florist of the year) will take you through the techniques of working with aluminium, decorative and bullion wire along with pearls, ribbons etc.

Depending on your level of skill you will have opportunity to make 2-3 items. You will use techniques such as wire & tape/ hand tied, wax etc to create your bridal designs.

Lunch is included on this course at a local Italian restaurant. Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape & pliers.

On this 6-day course you will be taught by some of the floristry industry most famous names, experienced retail florists who demonstrate and lecture around the UK.

The course consists of 5 days of practical floristry and 1 day of business studies. This will give you a thorough introduction to the floristry industry.

Ian will demonstrate 6 items of floristry each day and you will make 3 pieces following a step-by-step method to ensure you develop the necessary skills. You will have plenty of time to make notes or take photos of each step as a lasting record of the methods used. At the end of the 6 days you will have created 15 Items of floristry for you to take home.

Some of the most important skills involve how to use floral foam correctly. You will make a selection of arrangements in baskets and container in both traditional and modern styles.

You will learn how to make handtied bouquets, how get a perfect spiral and how to balance your bouquet ensuring that it will stand up. You will also be shown different ways to gift-wrap the design to enhance the colour and selling potential.

You will be shown a range of formal and informal funeral designs. Formal designs use the skills of ribbon pleating, massing or basing items and finishing them with a cluster. Informal designs include funeral sprays in foam and sheaves. The essential skills of taking a funeral order are also included.

We will also show you how to make a selection of stunning table design for parties, wedding, and celebrations of all types.

You will also be shown how to construct a variety of different buttonholes and corsages using wire and tape techniques. This day also includes the creation of wired and handtied bridal bouquets.

All the designs shown are created to a commercial standard, with full detailed costing, using the freshest flowers as sold in our shop from the best flowers available. Flowers used range from the traditional Carnations, Lilies, Chrysanthemums and Roses to the exotic flowers such as Anthuriums, Orchids and Gingers.

We also explain how to use colour to create stunning designs, using the colour wheel and various colour harmonies to show how to produce exciting and different designs.

On the business day Amanda will give you an in depth insight into the very important side of running a retail floristry business. This will give you an overview of marketing, pricing for profit, legislation, discounts, shop display and layout.

This 6-Day course is essential for anyone seriously considering opening a floristry business, developing an existing business or training as a manager.

Floristry businesses have all the responsibilities of any retail shop with the added pressure that your fresh stock dies as soon after buy it. We will give you the basic skills to help you succeed in business in one of the most enjoyable and rewarding jobs.

If you would like a floristry starter kit or workbox please click here for more details

On the business day Amanda will give you an in depth insight into the very important side of running a retail floristry business. This will give you an overview of marketing, pricing for profit, legislation, discounts, shop display and layout.

This course is ideal for shop owners and managers who want to improve there business skills.

This course is a must for anybody thinking or who has just opened a floristry businesses.

Course Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

We welcome back to the school World renowned Belgium florist & author of several floristry books. Over this two day bridal master class. Moniek will immerse you in her sculptural style of work & fabulous techniques. Depending on your level of skill you will have opportunity to make 2-3 items per day. You will use techniques such as wire & tape/ glue, wax etc to create your bridal designs.

Last year we had to force Moniek to stop teaching as she has so many ideas and is such an inspirational florist/tutor.

Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape, pliers, wire cutters, oasis cold glue, note book & camera.

British Florist Association & Interflora 'Florist of the Year' Neil is a rare florist- a successful floristry competitor at both National & World level and a retail florist.

We are delighted to welcome Neil to this his first workshop with the school. Having just returned from Russia we know you will be in for a fantastic time. Over the two days you will cover both commercial & designer work. Neil will take you through corporate/gift designs to stunning wedding work.

Depending on your level of skill you will have opportunity to make 2-3 items per day. You will use techniques such as wire & tape/ glue, wax, foam etc to create your designs.

Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape, twine, pliers, wire cutters, oasis cold glue, note book & camera.

On this 6-day course you will be taught by some of the floristry industry most famous names, experienced retail florists who demonstrate and lecture around the UK.

The course consists of 5 days of practical floristry and 1 day of business studies. This will give you a thorough introduction to the floristry industry.

Ian will demonstrate 6 items of floristry each day and you will make 3 pieces following a step-by-step method to ensure you develop the necessary skills. You will have plenty of time to make notes or take photos of each step as a lasting record of the methods used. At the end of the 6 days you will have created 15 Items of floristry for you to take home.

Some of the most important skills involve how to use floral foam correctly. You will make a selection of arrangements in baskets and container in both traditional and modern styles.

You will learn how to make handtied bouquets, how get a perfect spiral and how to balance your bouquet ensuring that it will stand up. You will also be shown different ways to gift-wrap the design to enhance the colour and selling potential.

You will be shown a range of formal and informal funeral designs. Formal designs use the skills of ribbon pleating, massing or basing items and finishing them with a cluster. Informal designs include funeral sprays in foam and sheaves. The essential skills of taking a funeral order are also included.

We will also show you how to make a selection of stunning table design for parties, wedding, and celebrations of all types.

You will also be shown how to construct a variety of different buttonholes and corsages using wire and tape techniques. This day also includes the creation of wired and handtied bridal bouquets.

All the designs shown are created to a commercial standard, with full detailed costing, using the freshest flowers as sold in our shop from the best flowers available. Flowers used range from the traditional Carnations, Lilies, Chrysanthemums and Roses to the exotic flowers such as Anthuriums, Orchids and Gingers.

We also explain how to use colour to create stunning designs, using the colour wheel and various colour harmonies to show how to produce exciting and different designs.

On the business day Amanda will give you an in depth insight into the very important side of running a retail floristry business. This will give you an overview of marketing, pricing for profit, legislation, discounts, shop display and layout.

This 6-Day course is essential for anyone seriously considering opening a floristry business, developing an existing business or training as a manager.

Floristry businesses have all the responsibilities of any retail shop with the added pressure that your fresh stock dies as soon after buy it. We will give you the basic skills to help you succeed in business in one of the most enjoyable and rewarding jobs.

If you would like a floristry starter kit or workbox please click here for more details

On the business day Amanda will give you an in depth insight into the very important side of running a retail floristry business. This will give you an overview of marketing, pricing for profit, legislation, discounts, shop display and layout.

This course is ideal for shop owners and managers who want to improve there business skills.

This course is a must for anybody thinking or who has just opened a floristry businesses.

Course Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

This new course has developed in response to florist wishing to progress after attending our Starting Out in Business course.

This is a 3 day course to take you to the 'Next Step' on your floristry design journey. Tutor Ian Lloyd will once again be taking the course and checking that your techniques are to the required industry standards.

On day one you will learn how to make modern style handtieds and arrangements using frame works to create these designs. You will start to learn about linear forms that will make your designs stand out from those you did before give your floristry a competitive edge. This style is great for customers who want stylish designs that look modern and large but do not just have lots of flowers crammed in. This is great for corporate clients too.

The second day is based on stunning yet profitable table designs., to match the budget and style of your customers. You will also get the chance to make pew ends/wall hangings in both a traditional and modern style to match the theme of your event. Finally on this packed design day you will learn the techniques of making a large pedestal design. You will learn how to achieve both actual and visual balance on these large scale designs.

The third day will be wedding work. Ian has demonstrated his style of wedding work in 16 countries so you can be sure of picking up some great designs and new techniques. The wedding designs created will be hand tied, constructed using wire and tape and inserted into foam holders.

On each of the days you will see Ian make 6 designs of which you will make 3 in a step-by-step manner. As with all our courses we use a wide selection of flowers from the traditional to the exotic.

Tuesday 17th July 2012 Arrangements & advanced hand tieds £150

Wednesday 18th July 2012 Advanced table designs, Church Pedestal & pew end £200

Thursday 19th July 2012 Bridal designs £150

Why not combine this course with a visit the the fantastic RHS Tatton Park flower show just 15minuets from the school. For those needing accommodation during this course we advise you to book as early as possible as the show can attract up to over 80,000 visitors.

This one day course will be taught by the fabulous Amanda. Over the day you will both see and create various wrist and body corsages.

From quick yet stunning designs to the more elaborate 'Mother of the bride' designs to give you and your shop the edge on the competition. Spaces are limited to just 15 so be sure to book soon.

Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape, pliers, wire cutters, oasis cold glue, notebook and camera.

We are delighted to welcome back David to the school. As former Interflora World Champion we know you will pick up many design & technical tips.

David brings his own unique style of design and creativity to everything he touches. You will be tutored in both arrangements, tied designs & bridal work.

Depending on your level of skill you will have opportunity to make 2-3 items per day. You will use techniques such as wire & tape/ glue, wax, foam etc to create your designs.

Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape, twine, pliers, wire cutters, oasis cold glue, note book & camera.

We welcome Helen to the school for the first time. Second generation florist, Oasis Ambassador, designer/ demonstrator for Flower Council of Holland, over this two day design work shop she will inspire you with fabulous designs & techniques, arrangements, hand tied & romantic bridal. Helen has a wealth of knowledge to help you with sales across all aspects of your business.

Depending on your level of skill you will have opportunity to make 2-3 items per day. You will use techniques such as wire & tape/ glue, wax etc to create your bridal designs.

Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape, pliers, wire cutters, oasis cold glue, note book & camera.

Back by popular demand.

On this one day wedding corsage course you will make commercial yet stunning wedding / prom corsage designs, gaining inspiration from Heidi Lawley (Chelsea Gold medal winner) who will share her fantastic ideas with you.

Depending on your level of skill you will have opportunity to make 3-5 items. Techniques used will include - wire & tape, wax, glue etc to create your stunning designs.

Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape, oasis cold glue, pliers note book & camera.

This one day wedding corsage course has been developed to show commercial yet stunning wedding designs, gaining inspiration from Heidi Lawley (Chelsea Gold medal winner) who will share her fantastic ideas with you.

Depending on your level of skill you will have opportunity to make 2-3 items. Techniques used will include- wire & tape, Oasis foam holders, wax, glue etc to create your stunning designs.

Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape, oasis cold glue, pliers note book & camera.

On this 6-day course you will be taught by some of the floristry industry most famous names, experienced retail florists who demonstrate and lecture around the UK.

The course consists of 5 days of practical floristry and 1 day of business studies. This will give you a thorough introduction to the floristry industry.

Ian will demonstrate 6 items of floristry each day and you will make 3 pieces following a step-by-step method to ensure you develop the necessary skills. You will have plenty of time to make notes or take photos of each step as a lasting record of the methods used. At the end of the 6 days you will have created 15 Items of floristry for you to take home.

Some of the most important skills involve how to use floral foam correctly. You will make a selection of arrangements in baskets and container in both traditional and modern styles.

You will learn how to make handtied bouquets, how get a perfect spiral and how to balance your bouquet ensuring that it will stand up. You will also be shown different ways to gift-wrap the design to enhance the colour and selling potential.

You will be shown a range of formal and informal funeral designs. Formal designs use the skills of ribbon pleating, massing or basing items and finishing them with a cluster. Informal designs include funeral sprays in foam and sheaves. The essential skills of taking a funeral order are also included.

We will also show you how to make a selection of stunning table design for parties, wedding, and celebrations of all types.

You will also be shown how to construct a variety of different buttonholes and corsages using wire and tape techniques. This day also includes the creation of wired and handtied bridal bouquets.

All the designs shown are created to a commercial standard, with full detailed costing, using the freshest flowers as sold in our shop from the best flowers available. Flowers used range from the traditional Carnations, Lilies, Chrysanthemums and Roses to the exotic flowers such as Anthuriums, Orchids and Gingers.

We also explain how to use colour to create stunning designs, using the colour wheel and various colour harmonies to show how to produce exciting and different designs.

On the business day Amanda will give you an in depth insight into the very important side of running a retail floristry business. This will give you an overview of marketing, pricing for profit, legislation, discounts, shop display and layout.

This 6-Day course is essential for anyone seriously considering opening a floristry business, developing an existing business or training as a manager.

Floristry businesses have all the responsibilities of any retail shop with the added pressure that your fresh stock dies as soon after buy it. We will give you the basic skills to help you succeed in business in one of the most enjoyable and rewarding jobs.

If you would like a floristry starter kit or workbox please click here for more details

On the business day Amanda will give you an in depth insight into the very important side of running a retail floristry business. This will give you an overview of marketing, pricing for profit, legislation, discounts, shop display and layout.

This course is ideal for shop owners and managers who want to improve there business skills.

This course is a must for anybody thinking or who has just opened a floristry businesses.

Course Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

We welcome David back to the school. Florist, author & Chelsea flower show designer & winner of numerous competitions. Over this two day design master class he will inspire you with fabulous designs & techniques, covering arrangements, hand tied & bridal work.

Depending on your level of skill you will have opportunity to make 2-3 items per day. You will use techniques such as wire & tape/ glue, wax etc to create your bridal designs.

Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape, pliers, wire cutters, oasis cold glue, note book & camera.

Our most popular one day wedding course, making commercial wedding designs inspired by our Wally Klett wedding diploma course.

Amanda Canning- (twice independent retail florist of the year) will take you through the techniques of working with aluminium, decorative and bullion wire along with pearls, ribbons etc.

Depending on your level of skill you will have opportunity to make 2-3 items. You will use techniques such as wire & tape/ hand tied, wax etc to create your bridal designs.

Lunch is included on this course at a local Italian restaurant. Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape & pliers.

It is always a delight to have World renowned florist and author Wally Klett at the school. On this 3 day Christmas course you will cover many new techniques and designs for the season. Our 2011 course was a sell out. A stunning winter wedding bouquet was created using decorative wires to give your bridal designs a real distinctive quality. Designer gift Christmas bouquets and superb and quick impulse buys were the order of the day.

Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape, oasis cold glue, pliers, note book & camera.

This one day wedding course is open to anyone who has attended Amanda Canning 'Fairytale course' for beginners, or you have experience of working with metallic /bullion and aluminium wire. You will be making commercial wedding designs inspired by our Wally Klett wedding diploma course.

Amanda Canning- (twice independent retail florist of the year) will take you through the techniques of working with aluminium, decorative and bullion wire along with pearls, ribbons etc.

Depending on your level of skill you will have opportunity to make 2-3 items. Techniques used will include- wire & tape/ hand tied, wax etc to create your stunning bridal designs.

Lunch is included on this course at a local Italian restaurant. Please bring with you a basic work box inc scissors, basic stub wire, tape, oasis cold glue, pliers note book & camera.

Thank you for your interest in the World famous Wally Klett diploma course. Held over 3 sessions totalling 15 days at the school in Wilmslow Cheshire. We are delighted to be hosting the course again. Being the only school in the UK to do so. Over the 15 days you will be tought by Wally her techniques in decorative wedding work to recreate her famous style of wedding floristry.

You will cover Bridal bouquets, Designs for bride's maids. Buttonholes, Jewellery. Table designs and decorate a local Church. The course concludes with a final examination where you will have to make several of the items made on the course. The course is judged by Wally Klett & Ian Lloyd as with any examination there is no guarantee of passing. We will of course give ample time to make the designs but practice in-between courses in a must.

The standard of practical work on the course is in our view the highest of any in the UK. The standard is the closest you will find to a European masters practical work. The pass mark is set high for UK standards at 60%. In our view the pass mark is set high because the Diploma deserves a high standard of design and workmanship. Please look at any of Wally many wedding design books to see her very distinctive style of floristry.

This course will put your wedding work in a different league to your competition. Weather you are a working florist or tutor this is the ultimate wedding design course available in the UK.