Stockbridge, Sherborne, Dorset. » MAP
*****Wedding/Event*****
Floristry Master Class Workshop
Day rate – £95 | Full 5 day course – £450
Tuesday 5th to Saturday 9th May 2020.
Information about this workshop event:
E: katy@floralshaker.com | T: 07940 659 676
Book accommodation in a
shepherds hut at our special venue »here
Your Idyllic Wedding Venue | Venue website » here
A warm welcome to my
Floristy Master Class Workshop at Stockbridge. ( » MAP )
This practical course is perfect for anyone who would love to become an Event Florist!
You will be able to book the full course or a day course
(any of the 5 days can be chosen).
By the end of the week the stunning rustic barn will be fully decorated with an abundance of floral arrangements in a relaxed, bohemian theme. Now, I like to make any workshop fun so there will be soft music playing in the background and a cocktail bar ready at the end of the day! Who’s in?
I started my early career as a florist at the age of 16. I then opened a local flower-shop in Sturminster Newton called Rustic Rose. I continued my passion and love of flowers for 8 years creating a huge portfolio of wedding and event arrangements as well as teaching floristry alongside at different venues.
In December 2018 I moved to London where I was a leading floral instructor at Moyses Stevens flower school at Battersea Power Station.
Another exciting story begins as I open pop up flower schools throughout the south west.
The creative workshops will start at 10am so please ensure you arrive by 9.30am at Stockbridge where we can all meet and start the day with a cup of tea or strong coffee.
All refreshments will be provided, please bring your own lunch and snacks!
Day 1 – 10am – 4pm
Bridal Party Flowers – Enjoy a fun filled day learning how to design a relaxed, bohemian style bridal hand-tied bouquet, rustic gentleman’s buttonholes and a lightweight wired floral headband.
Bridal hand tied bouquet workshop –
10am – 12.30pm
* The day will begin by learning how to condition the seasonal flowers and choosing your own collection of stems and foliage.
* I will provide a 30 minute hand tied demonstration followed by your own 1 hour practical workshop.
* Finishing touches – Loose ribbon bows/ pins or raffia.
* Clear down, followed by any questions and time to take pictures for your portfolio.
12.45pm – 1.30pm – Lunchtime
1.30pm- 2.15pm – Learn the technique of how to wire a gentleman’s buttonhole.
2.15pm- 2.30 pm – Tea, Coffee or cocktails
2.30pm – 4pm – Learn how to create a stunning bohemian floral headband including your own choice of flowers and foliage. This design will be completely lightweight and feminine suitable for brides, bridesmaids or flower girls.
* Creative
* Flower knowledge
* Wiring techniques
4pm – 5pm – Clean down, Questions, tea, coffee and cocktails!
Photo opportunities for your portfolio.
Day 2 – 10am – 4pm
10am- 11am – The day will begin with a fresh flower delivery and the hour will include:
* Cut flower conditioning
* Quality control
11am – 12.30am
Natural foliage swags – learn how to construct foliage swags, this technique can be used though out any venue. It can be used to decorate table plan boards, ceiling hoops, cascading trellis tables, window seals and arch ways.
* A demonstration will be provided including key information about different types of foliage.
* Rope and Oasis materials will be used
12.30pm – 1pm – Lunchtime
1pm-2pm – Golden Hour – Industry hints and tips where you can take notes.
2pm-2.30pm Tea and Coffee Break.
2.30pm-4pm – Create a romantic open heart used for hanging on rustic barn or church doors.
* Firstly, we will base the heart with fresh foliage
* Place flowers to provide a huge impact
* Hanging of heart and bow ideas
4pm – 5pm – Clean down, Questions, tea, coffee and cocktails!
Photo opportunities for your portfolio.
Day 3 – 10am- 4pm
10am – 11am
The exciting bit, dressing the barn! Time to take notes – I will talk about industry insights.
We will begin with:
*The use of different vases and stands.
* Time management
* Discussion about floristry tools.
* Learning more flower names (English and Latin)
11 am – 12.30 pm
Learn how to use:
* Test tubes within floral arrangements
* How to construct a vintage rose.
12.30 – 1pm – Lunchtime
1pm – 3.45pm – Arrange tall table designs to achieve draw dropping impact.
* Preparation of stands, sundries and materials
* Construction and shape
* Placement of flowers
* Impactive ideas
4pm – 5pm – Clean down, Questions, tea, coffee and cocktails!
Photo opportunities for your portfolio.
Day 4 – 10am – 4pm
Think like an Event Stylist! The day will be loaded with table setting ideas to create a unique bohemian theme with a splash of colour!
10pm – 12.30pm – Create stunning candle arrangements in oasis.
* Creative ideas
* Colour combinations
* Use of different vases and containers
* Industry knowledge
12.30pm – 1pm – Lunchtime
1pm – 3.45pm – Placements of pretty posies and all floral arrangements followed by complete table plan dressing.
* Table dressing
* Design
* Finishing touches and additional adornments
3pm – 4pm – Arrange a floral cake topper and wired design for cake tiers.
4pm – 5pm – Clean down, Questions, tea, coffee and cocktails!
Photo opportunities for your portfolio.
Day 5 – 10am – 4pm
Floral Barn Arch instillation!
10am -12pm – Install mechanics, oasis frame and green frame with seasonal foliage.
* Large scale design
* Floristry techniques
* Time management
12pm – 12.30 – Lunchtime
12.30 – 3pm – Position and arrange all fresh flowers in the arch to create impact.
4pm – 5pm – Clean down, Questions, tea, coffee and cocktails!
Photo opportunities for your portfolio.
NB: For all photos taken throughout the week could you please tag Floral Shaker in all social media and other platforms. (if you can also add links to the website I would really appreciate it).
7pm – 9pm
An open invitation to all friends and family to view your amazing floristry creations! The cocktail bar and will be open and serving compliantly cocktails, everyone is welcome!
Your Idyllic Wedding Venue | Venue website » here
Book accommodation in a shepherds hut
at our special venue » here
Stockbridge Farm Barn is situated four miles south of Sherborne, with its historic abbey. It is set on a small working farm in the glorious Dorset countryside, the very area that inspired Thomas Hardy.
Stockbridge, Sherborne, Dorset. » MAP
Information about this event:
E: kate@floralshaker.com | T: 07940 659 676