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Floral Artistry 101
Thinking of a career change? Floral enthusiast?
Here is your opportunity to learn from one of the country’s best !
4 Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm:
CAMBRIDGE:
Spring 2027 Session: Starts March 23, 2027
VICTORIA: TBA
$1595 investment for the full 4 weeks
Includes all the materials, flowers (of course) instruction, and ingredients for your starter Florist Kit
You will need to purchase your own Florist Scissors – we offer several varieties in our Gift Shop
Floral Artistry 101 is an introductory programme.
We cover all the Floral Arts basics:
Learn how to create miniature flower arrangements, boutonnieres, corsages…
You’ll also create florals for children! Floral Crowns, Tussy Mussies etc. …
Of course – our signature, drop-dead-gorgeous garlands… Table-top centrepieces …
and last but not least, Breath-taking Bouquets!
Once you’ve completed all four weeks – you will receive your Cambridge School of Flowers Certificate (highly recognized in the industry).
Many of our Grads have secured employment in the industry – some even opening their own successful business! Many are published ! – Like the front cover of Wedding Bells Magazine (makes Elaine proud to say)
week one
Miniature Flowers
This is an introductory class on designing flowers on a miniature scale & includes floral arranging in tiny vases, flowers for special people at special events & weddings: Mothers, Fathers, Groomsmen, Prom, Grad etc. – Boutonnieres, Corsages, a Flower Crown & other magical things…
Miniatures look like they ought to be easy – like a walk in the park – but they take a little know-how and some finesse! You’ll discover the how-to’s – from traditional boutonnieres to “garden-treasure-style” (pictured here), corsages – both wrist and pin as well as a new trend – nosegays for Mother-of-the-Bride – all French-braided with beautiful ribbons!
You will be taking home a variety of mini-items – including miniature flower arrangements designed in tiny containers, a sweet little bouquet & a fun flower crown. This is going to be fun !
week two
Floral Decoratives & Centrepieces
Get ready to rumble – we will be taking in a lot this evening!
Classic structured centrepieces, tables scapes & sweet hand-tied arrangements – we will be covering a lot of territory!
All with the seasons best flowers and foliage – who could resist!
Tonight, you’ll be making a floral decorative in your choice of container – get out your camera – this is for sure Pinterest-worthy!
WEek three
Gorgeous Garlands & Urns
Hand-woven Garlands – is our signature item!
It was while filming her TV Show “A Day in the Country” way back when, that Elaine learned how to make a garland by machine – kinda like a sewing machine – with a top & bobbin thread.
This inspired her to figure out how to do it by hand. It is now the number one feature for weddings – at the ceremony or best – at the head-table. It also looks great as a decorative for your home – fireplace, bannister or over a hutch.
Tonight Elaine will offer tips on how to make a variety of ropings, swags, garlands as well a larger floral set in a garden urn – so tonight is all about flowers on a larger scale.
Staging is a big part of getting this look right – so we will be placing on tables, archways & fireplace mantels!
& you will create your own 10ft garland to take home.
Get your camera out !
week four
Breathtaking Bouquets
You’ll learn how to select, prepare & condition flowers.
You will start with a Tussy-Mussy (fancy name for a small Flower-girl size bouquet). You’ll learn how to tuck the flowers together “just so”, to create that Pinterest-worthy look!
Having mastered that, you’ll then make 2 more floral bouquets – a traditional Dome-style & an intricate Garden-style (our most popular) one too!
& for that finishing touch – you’ll learn how to French-braid with the seasons trendiest ribbons.
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