Sorry, we are currently CLOSED. GROUP WORKSHOPS

 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. 
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To book any live workshop events and see all options click the 'Book Now' button to be taken through to Eventbrite, where you can select your workshop.

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Evening Workshops
By arrangement: Dates for 2020 TBC
​19:00 - 21:00 @ The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JZ
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).
 Please enquire directly within 48 hours of a workshop, see bookings & enquiries page.
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Daytime Weekend Workshops
Classes run with between 4 min - 12 max
We currently use the following 4 venues:

The Mick Jagger Centre,
Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JZ
By arrangement Saturday or Sunday
2020 Dates TBC

 Herons Centre at Herons Bonsai Nursery, Wiremill Lane, nr. Lingfield,
​Surrey RH7 6HJ
2020 Dates TBC Sundays 11:00 - 14:00
Herons direct enquiries 01342 832657

Hall Place & Gardens,
Bexley,
Kent DA5 1PQ​
​ 2020 Dates TBC Saturdays 14:30-16:30 

 Sun Pier House, CIC,
​Chatham, Kent, ME4 4HF
2020 Dates TBC Saturday & Sunday daytime between 10:30 - 16:30 

​To book any live event workshop and see all options click the 'Book Now' button to be taken through to Eventbrite, where you can select your workshop.

Spring - Easter seasonal wreaths
at Hall Place & Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ​​
Sat 4th April 14:30 - 16:30
Enjoy an afternoon adding fresh foliage, flowers, plants and bulbs, feathers & natural decorations to a beautiful hand made willow wreath. Spend a couple of hours creating your own Spring / Easter theme wreath to adorn your door, garden or display indoors and enjoy light refreshments and nibbles (there will be chocolate!) while you decorate a beautiful hand made British willow wreath provided for you.​
Tickets are limited so book early.
www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-easter-seasonal-door-wreaths-tickets-97629808385

More photos to come

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What We Provide

We supply all the tool and materials you need to create your item from scratch. 
Including floristry scissors or secateurs, however, you are welcome to bring your own along if you have them.
There will be plenty of foliage, flowers and plant materials provided for you, linked to the particular topic.
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Then all you need to do is bring yourself and plenty of enthusiasm!

VENUES  & DATES

@ The Mick Jagger Centre,
​Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JZ

We use various practical workshop classrooms and other rooms to suit our needs as available.
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​Dates for 2020 TBC
evening 19:00 - 21:00
weekends ​10:00 -18:00

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@Herons Bonsai
Herons, Wire Mill Lane, Newchapel, Surrey. RH7 6HJ
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We use the open plan Herons Centre with harmonious landscaped lakeside views.
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Dates for 2020 TBC
weekends 11:00-14:00

@ Sun Pier House,
​Chatham, Kent, ME4 4HF

​We use the open plan workshop area in the Cafe with stunning views over the river Medway.
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Dates for 2020 TBC
​weekends 10:30 - 16:30

 @ Hall Place & Gardens,
​Bexley, Kent DA5 1PQ
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We use the Education room in the visitor centre for our workshops with views and access to a private courtyard garden.

Dates for 2020 TBC
weekends 14:30-16:30



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The Mick Jagger Centre
​There is an all day cafe and bar for drinks and snacks
​available during the workshop.

By road it is just off the A2,
10 minutes from M25 (J2), 15 minutes from M20 (J1)
The Mick Jagger Centre has on site parking.

It is accessible by bus
3, 413, 414A, 423, 424, 429 & 492

or a 16 minute walk from Dartford Train station
Postcode: DA1 2JZ

Herons Bonsai
Britain's premier Bonsai nursery. On its extensive seven and half acre landscaped site. Refreshments are provided.

By Road it is 7 miles south of the M25/J6 on the A22 Eastbourne Road.

Wiremill Lane is the 2nd left - off the A22, after the B2028 / A22 roundabout.

Bus, followed by a 20min walk:
410 bus to Newchapel (Surrey), London Temple

 

Sun Pier House
Specialist Coffees, teas, soft drinks and cakes to suit vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets. Located on the 2nd floor of the old commercial building.

By road it is just off the A2, about 6 minutes from central Chatham.
Free parking is available for guests on Saturdays and for classes and events.

It is a 3 minute walk from the Chatham Bus Station - Medway bus services

or a 10 minute walk from Chatham Train station
Postcode: ME4 4HF

Hall Place & Gardens
Drinks and snacks available from the Riverside Cafe which is adjacent to the Education room in the Visitor Centre.

 ​By road it is just off the A2,
10 minutes from M25 (J2), 15 minutes from M20 (J1).
​Hall Place & Gardens has ample free parking on site.

It is accessible by bus
229, 492, B12, 132

or a 15 minute walk from Bexley Train station
​Postcode: DA5 1PQ

to plan your visit from London, visit
www.tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner

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