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Flower Arranging

Flower Arranging

Level X

Course Overview

Part Time
Certificate
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Get stuck in with colour, scent, and creativity and turn flowers into eye-catching designs you’ll want to show off that can brighten even the dullest space. 

Whether you simply enjoy flowers or would like to learn new techniques and design skills, this welcoming evening course is perfect to explore the art of flower arranging in a relaxed and enjoyable setting with guidance from an experienced tutor. 

What you’ll learn 

You'll be encouraged to source your own flowers, foliage, and containers, helping you develop confidence in choosing materials and creating designs. You’ll also explore the history of floral design, the differences between flower arranging and floristry, and environmentally conscious approaches to floral mechanics and materials. 

By the end of the course, you'll be able to: 

  • Create floral designs for the home, gifts, celebrations, and events 
  • Select, purchase, and condition flowers and foliage effectively 
  • Understand the principles and elements of floral design 
  • Recognise the history and development of floral styles 
  • Understand the differences between flower arranging and floristry 
  • Gain confidence with flower arranging and build a portfolio of your creations 

Highlights 

  • Suitable for anyone with an interest in flowers, from beginners to experienced arrangers 
  • Learn practical flower arranging and floristry skills in a friendly, relaxed and friendly environment 
  • Create seasonal and occasion-based floral designs 
  • Develop confidence in selecting flowers, foliage, and containers 
  • Explore eco-friendly alternatives and sustainable floral techniques 
  • Learn from an award-winning florist and nationally recognised demonstrator 

Anything else? 

Your tutor, Katherine Kear, is a nationally recognised demonstrator, stylist, designer, tutor, folklorist, and British Master Florist with more than 30 years of experience working with flowers.

Autumn Term 2026 @ Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre

Mondays, 1pm - 3pm, 8 weeks

  • 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th  October
  • 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th  November
  • 7th December

Autumn Term 2026 @ St Lawrence Church Hall,

Wednesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, 8 weeks

  • 30th September
  • 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th October
  • 4th, 18th, 25th November
  • 2nd  December

St Lawrence Church Hall, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3JB.  Limited parking is available in the Church grounds but there is street parking nearby.

Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL. Plenty of onsite parking is available and the Phoenix Cafe is open all day.

 

  • There are no specific entry requirements for this course apart from a love of the subject, a wish to have a go and the ability to have fun. The course is suitable for all levels as you will be encouraged to develop at your own speed and to stretch yourself within the design that you are creating. Beginners will be helped to under stand the basics and then given the chance to experiment with help.

    Katherine will provide an overview and list of designs to be made during the course on the first session which can be subject to change based on feedback from learners who are encouraged to regularly share their expectations and ideas.

    Our recreational courses generally appeal to learners aged 19 and older (as at 31st August of the academic year).

  • There is no qualification associated with this course. Your tutor will be able to advise you of any progression opportunities as well as other flower arranging courses and events.

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