GROUP WORKSHOPS
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Group workshops are a great way to learn new skills in a friendly, supportive and social atmosphere. Alison is a highly skilled and experienced florist, she is conscious of the environment and all workshops use eco friendly materials and techniques.
During our workshops you will: Have an introduction to H&S awareness Develop an understanding of the project and its symbolism Understand the origin of flower and plant materials How to prepare flowers and foliage for use Learn the properties and characteristics of the materials you will be using Explore design principles, including colour, form, texture, balance and scent Create a high quality finished item Learn how to care for your item after creating it Also you will be provide with a step by step handout, so you can recreate the design when you are home Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. *We have an early bird special offer for the first 3 to book onto the class. To book and see all options click the 'Book Now' button to be taken through to Eventbrite, where you can select your workshop. More details about the different workshops on offer can be found below. |
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Evening Workshops
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday. *New longer class time - same price* 19:00 - 21:00 @ The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JZ See the list below for latest confirmed dates suitable for complete beginners & improvers These sessions now run for two hours. Each workshop focuses on a different skill or style of arrangement. Classes run with between 4 min -8 max participants, plenty of time to focus on you. Price £33.75 per evening session per person, plus booking fee, includes all materials and refreshments (tea, coffee, or soft drink & biscuits). Online bookings close 48 hours prior to enable us to order plenty of fresh top quality flowers & foliages *British & locally grown (*when available). Please enquire directly within 48 hours of a workshop, see bookings & enquiries page. ~~~<>~~~ Daytime Weekend Workshops *Special event* - A foraged seasonal wreath at Herons Bonsai Nursery, Wiremill Lane, nr. Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6HJ Sunday 1st & Sunday 15th December 11:00 - 14:00 Join us for a unique joyous once in a lifetime opportunity to wander through the seven and a half acre landscaped environs at this world renown nursery by invitation of Peter Chan, to gather fresh usual and unusual plant materials to create your very own wreath to take away (we provide a ready made British willow base and all the tools you need). Alison will demonstrate how to do it and be on hand to assist you to complete the wreath, suitable for beginners to experienced, min age 16yrs upwards, no experience necessary. Light refreshments provided ~seasonal hot & cold drinks plus treats. Please; bring gardening gloves and remember to wear suitable footwear to forage (it may be muddy in places) and bring a change for indoors, we will be creating in the wonderful Herons Centre with the most distracting views you will ever see! £49 per person, all profits going to the Royal Marsden Hospital, London. Book today at www.herons.co.uk 01342 832657 or reserve a place and pay on the day. Places strictly limited. Saturday 30th November - Christmas Door Wreaths *New venue* Start time 10:30 until 12:30 @ Sun Pier House, Medway Gardens, Chatham ME4 4HF Spend an morning at Sun Pier House in Chatham creating a beautiful festive door wreath ~ make and decorate your own door wreath with all natural seasonal materials, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, tea, coffee, or soft drink & sweet treats. There is a stunning view overlooking the river Medway at this award-winning Gallery, Tearoom & Venue. Price £45 per person, includes all materials and refreshments, plus booking fee. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. |
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