In Class Level 2

Hand-tied

Starting 27th January 2025 9.30-4pm

£945.

  • Take a range of your designs home with you at the end of the week
  • We demonstrate the most current and trending designs and flex with the group's requirements
  • Tutor will demonstrate each design and is on hand to ask questions and show you how to make changes to improve your work
  • Hands on with lots of great practical work
  • Highest qualified teachers to support you and share their knowledge with you
  • Small groups
  • Beautiful setting 7 mins outside of Exeter with use of kitchen and garden
  • Development opportunities through our unique courses to build up your knowledge and skills as and when you are ready

About the course

Starting 27th/28th January, 3rd/4th & 5th February 2025

If you’re a complete beginner looking to start a career in floristry, then The Academy beginners’ course is the perfect place to start. This course provides hands-on experience right from day one, allowing you to learn and practice techniques with the guidance of experienced tutors.

Unlike other courses, we focus on practical learning rather than coursework and classroom assessments. By the end of the course, you will have the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a freelance or shop florist, start your own business, or even enter floristry and flower arranging competitions. In short, you’ll be fully prepared to take on the world of flowers!

What we will cover during this course;

This unit covers every aspect of tied flowers, from gift bouquets to wedding posies and sympathy bouquets it is an essential unit for any training florist. A great starting point for a career in floristry, this unit is designed to equip you with the skills, techniques and confidence to make beautiful tied designs over the full range of occasions from gifts, wedding and funeral.


A sample of designs you will be making are listed below.

Simple posy structure

Hostess design style

Vase design

Spiral stem

Limited designs

Seasonal themed grouping

Tied sheaf

Environmentally friendly designs

Corporate Designs

Tied wedding posy’s, informal bouquets, tied showers

Gift bouquets

Bows

Packaging


Continued Support after the course has finished;

Gain access to real-time, step-by-step filmed demonstrations led by our master florists, Julie and Tina. They will share insider tips and tricks as they guide you through each design. You are also able to join our Academy students forum where we share all sorts of useful information and you can ask questions that are anwered by Academy students and tutors.


Flexible and Comprehensive Training;

These courses can be built up, mixed and matched with our online course to fit around your lifestyle/business needs.


Materials and Support;

We can provide a flower package for this course which includes all your flowers, foliage, floral mediums and sundries. This can take all the stress out of preparing for your course in advance allowing you to just turn up, knowing everything will be taken care of. This can save you time and energy sourcing all the materials you need.

If you have access to wholesale flowers or grow your own you may prefer to bring your own, in this case we can provide you with a detailed list of what to bring each day.


Pathway to Advanced Certification;

Expand your knowledge by building different subjects relivant to your business. Once you have completed three practical units and the business and heart of design you are able to sit the Exam unit. This is a two day course over two different weeks and includes a mock exam, support and development plan to focus your practice on areas to develop and the final exam


Begin your journey to becoming a master florist today. Enroll in our Hand-tied Course and elevate your floral design skills to new heights.

Once you have completed the fundamentals we have a whole range of advanced courses you are able to access to develop and enhance your career.

What others say

“I started my journey at the Academy back in 2020 and I cannot believe how far I have come and the progress I have made since then. The level 2 course was so much fun and I learnt a lot but must admit that, at the end of it I still did not feel very confident in myself, despite the cheer-leading of my wonderful tutor.

I went into the level 3 wondering what on earth I was getting myself into.

During the level 3 course I received expert tuition and was constantly encouraged to

challenge myself and push myself out of my comfort zone. I had the opportunity to develop new techniques and skills and received invaluable feedback on my work. I learned so much from the tutors but also from my other classmates. Most importantly as a result of the level 3 course I no longer feel like an imposter and am confident enough to call myself

a ‘proper florist’.

I must also add how pleased I am that the Academy curriculum now insists on sustainable

mechanics and that they continue to work closely with other members of the industry to improve sustainability in the profession. They work with the most knowledgeable and influential florists and companies to ensure that they are up to date with all the current developments in the industry which they can then share with their students.

I am so grateful to the Academy for their guidance, support and encouragement.

Thank you!”

Nicola Miller

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