Academy Advanced Large Scale Events -

Blended learning

Available in class or online

Starting 8th September 2025

9.30am-4pm

£1575

  • All flowers, foliage and sundries included for the first 3 days in class lessons
  • Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced florists who provide guidance and support as you develop your skills.
  • Hands-On Learning: Spend most of your class time creating and experimenting with designs, rather than focusing on paperwork.
  • Business Acumen: Gain valuable insights into the business side of floristry, helping you succeed in your professional endeavors.
  • Creative Freedom: Explore and develop your unique style with advanced the latest techniques, skills and trends.

About the course

Advance Your Floristry Skills with Our Academy Advanced Large Scale Event course.

The dates of the course are; 8th,9th,10th September in class

then once a week online via Zoom for 5 weeks - 17th,24th September, 1st, 8th, 15th October on Zoom


Welcome to our Autumn term Advanced course

Our part-time Academy Advanced qualification is perfect for those who have completed the Beginner’s Academy Level 2 or for florists eager to elevate their professional skills and creative techniques. If you prefer hands-on learning over paperwork, this course is designed for you.


What Will I Learn?

This advanced course encourages you to develop your unique style with tutor-led techniques and skills to inspire you, focusing on techniques and mechanics to boost your confidence and expertise.

The Academy Advanced qualification mirrors the City & Guilds Level 3 in content but offers a distinctive approach. About 25% of the course involves theory and class discussions to enhance your understanding around thinking about commercial designs, planning and developing skills like sketching. The remaining time is dedicated to practical, hands-on learning. Once you complete all three Advanced courses you do have the opportunity of sitting the Advanced exam.

We follow the European model, emphasizing the mastery of fundamental techniques at beginner and intermediate stages. Our goal is to provide time for you to refine your creative style and explore advanced design ideas and mechanics. Preparing and planning is done prior to the lesson to allow for practical time in the class.


Advanced Large Scale Event course

Cost £1575


In this module, you will delve into:

Design Exploration

- Exploring how we can create commercial designs that are profitable

- Form linear and advanced styles (vertical/horizontal designs)

- Low designs for coffee tables

- Eye-level designs for reception desks and bars

- Advanced Design Techniques:

- Pedestals: waterfall, symmetrical, asymmetric

- Floral arches, hanging designs, candelabras

- Current Trends and Technical Knowledge: Exploring and expanding how to utilise current trends

- Creating designs for specific locations

- Selling your designs to customers

- Consultations and event planning

- Target market analysis

- Business Skills:

- Insurance and risk assessment

- Costing for profit

- Colour blends and contrasts for visual effect

- Design theory

- Writing contracts


Transform your passion for floristry to the next level with our Advanced Large Scale Event course

Enroll today and take your floristry career to the next level.

What others say


My journey from knowing nothing about flowers (other than they were beautiful)

to being a qualified Level 3 florist, took place at BAFA. I was supported, encouraged, and challenged by a team of dedicated and knowledgeable teachers who helped me at every step. BAFA offers lots of opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge, through classes and through volunteering. I met wonderful fellow students who were a joy to learn with and I now have a network of hugely talented creatives whom I can call on for help, for inspiration, problem-solving, or simply a chat and a laugh!'

Arwen Fitch

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