Online Floristry Hand Tied Unit

Name: Online Floristry Hand Tied Unit
SKU: 791222
Price: 797.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£797.00

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Level:2

Comprehensive online floristry training with expert tutors and Florists

Get stuck in to this creative and informative course while in the comfort of your own home! With one-on-one tutor assistance, organised virtual lesson plans and 33 video tutorials we’ll be bringing the Academy classroom experience to life.

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, corporate and funeral. This hand-tied unit will help you in every aspect of floristry and covers a wide range of techniques that are essential for all florists. A sample of designs you will be making are listed below.

Conditioning
Spiral stems
Bows
Packaging
Gift bouquets
Hostess design style
Vase design
Simple posy structure
Textured and groups posies
Tied funeral sheaf/spray
Environmentally friendly designs
Corporate designs
Range of bridal designs

As with all Academy courses this level 2 covers: principles of design, buying and preparing flowers, conditioning, and costing. We also give you full access to a range of supporting hand-outs and flower lists to assist you with the course.

This new learning experience will be structured, sociable and informative; you will be invited to join group classes run by your tutor where you can ask questions and share your work for feedback. However, if you would like to complete this course in your own time then you will have access to all step-by step films for 24 months and you can also book up to 5 hours one-to-one tutorial sessions with your tutor within the first 6 month period.

Tutor supported classes will consist of:

A briefing and underpinning knowledge
Guidance on which video tutorial to watch
Guidance on flowers to use
Extra support on making the design
Discussions on design development
Q & A with your tutor

Once you have completed your design you will be able to share it with the class and your tutor for feedback and also upload an image to your classroom page.

Flowers and Sundries Package (for tutor supported classes only)

To compliment the tutor supported classes, we can organise a flower and sundry package that will be delivered to your door. Should you choose to add this and are based on mainland UK, you will receive all of the flowers and sundries you need for the lesson with the addition of a few things you may have at home or able to collect on a walk, e.g vases, pot plant, ivy and sticks.

Once you have fully completed the unit by uploading all images you will receive a British Academy of Floral Art certificate of completion.

Building towards a full level 2

This unit can be taken as a stand alone or used towards a full level 2 Academy qualification, and can be mixed with on-line and class based units. To fully achieve the level 2 you will be asked to attend a practical Mock and Exam, which will be held in Exeter.

Each tutor supported virtual lesson with you and your fellow students will be recorded and shared so that you can watch it back at any time over the 6 weeks, after this it will be deleted. This means that if you can’t make a lesson then you can catch up in your own time. Please note that in signing up for this course you agree that these class recordings can be shared with your fellow class members.

On-line options and start dates

Tutor supported

Option 1- Week class On-line- 5 days over 1 week (9.30am- 3.00pm) 8th-12th Nov 2021- (Access to films starts next working day after booking received).

Option 2- Weekends on-line – 6 days over 3 months (9.30am- 3.00pm), with a further 2 x 30min one-to-one tutorial support for up-to 5 weeks. Dates to be confirmed

NB. Each tutor supported virtual lesson with you and your fellow students will be recorded and shared so that you can watch it back at any time over the 6 weeks, after this it will be deleted. This means that if you can’t make a lesson then you can catch up in your own time. Please note that in signing up for this course you agree that these class recordings can be shared with your fellow class members.

Option 3 -Work in own time (Access to films starts next working day after the booking has been received)

If you would like to complete this course in your own time then you will have access to all step-by step films for 24 months. You can also book up to 5 hours one-to-one tutorial sessions with your tutor within the first 6-month period.

Choose Your Dates

£797.00

Just to confirm this package includes 2 (week) or 3 (weekends) flower and foliage deliveries and also a full range of sundries and tools that will enable you to practice in your own time and also make up orders in the future.

Sundries and tools supplied

Roll of Cellophane

Roll of Fabric wrap

Tissue paper

Knife

Scissors

Clear pot tape

Green pot tape

Parafilm Tape

Ribbon gift organza

Wire mesh

Wires selection

Twine

Raffia

Pins box ivory


                      Who are the Academy?
                     The British Academy of Floral Art is a top UK floristry school and is the place to train if you want to become a successful florist/ floral designer or just have the experience of a creative floral journey. You have the opportunity to follow the success of our past students who have achieved  RHS Gold medals, set up their own successful businesses, either freelance or shops, or go on to become floristry teachers, judges or demonstrators.

We teach over 120 students per year
We explore modern and current trends as well as traditional methods.
World class qualified teaching team with experience of over 18 years.


                      Who recognizes you as a school?
                     We are a British Floristry Association (BFA) Institute of Professional Florists (IoPF) College member. We have a tutor on the BFA education board. Plus we are a City & Guilds accredited center.


                      What will I be able to do once I have completed this course?
                     When complete:
Flower Arranging- we offer a range of tasters floristry and flower arranging workshops and courses which are designed for you to learn floral skills to decorate the home.
When qualified
Floristry Level 2 – you will be fledgling Florist, giving opportunity to create everyday designs either as a freelance florist or  give you the opportunity to work in a shop. Plus you can move on to our level 3.
Floristry Level 3 -you will be an advance florist capable to making a wide range of floristry orders, have a greater understanding of your individual style and the floral industry and from here you may want to establish your own business. Access to C&G level 4.
Floristry Level 4-  City & Guilds you will have the title of Higher Diploma in Floristry (ICSF) which will enhance your design ability and support you in business, manager level in a shop, teacher, demonstrator, judge.
Floristry Level 5- City & Guilds Master Diploma in Professional Floristry (MDPF) highest level achieved, giving national recognition as a top floral designer, teacher, business owner or high level manager.


                      What will this courses include?
                     Practical lessons that are supportive and friendly that give you  tuition and clear demonstrations of design construction and techniques, covering a full range of current commercial and floral designs.


                      What happens if I can’t make a lesson?
                     To successfully complete the course it is important to attend all lessons. If through unexpected circumstances you have to miss a lesson please let your tutor know as soon as possible.
No refund can be given for missed classes; however as a gesture of good will we will endeavour to offer you an alternative date to catch up the missed lesson when the unit is repeated; this is subject to application and availability. It is the students responsibility to organise this date with the Academy.
If the Academy has to cancel a lesson for any reason, we will ensure that you are given an alternative date to catch up the missed class.


                      What will I learn besides the floral designs?
                     Flower Arranging- poisonous and irritant plant, care of flowers, using sundries and mechanics
At level 2 – Flower and foliage names, poisonous and irritant plants, costing, customer care, buying, ordering, care of flowers and elements and principle of design.
At level 3- Branding, costing for your business, environmental concepts, applying design skills and inspiration from abroad. Corporate clients and customer care.
At level 4- Business and marketing studies, historical influences, botanical science and event planning.
At level 5 – Running a business including laws and legislation, accountancy, people management, plant science and international studies.


                      How do the professional floristry your courses work?
                     We have split the professional floristry courses content into subject units, these can be taken individually or built up to into a full qualification.
To achieve our full qualification you need to complete:-
Level 2 – 3 practical units, the heart of design unit and pass the practical exam unit.
Level 3 – 3 practical units, the heart of design unit (if not taken at level 2) and pass the practical exam unit.
Level 4/5 – 5 practical units and exam unit- 3 years from registration to complete course.


                      Are your floristry courses flexible?
                     There is no time restriction on completing the full level 2 and 3 and you pay for and complete one unit at a time. The flexibility of the course helps to support your personal floristry journey  and build around your life style and business.
Level 4 and 5 City & Guilds needs to be completed within 3 years of registration.


                      Is there a lot of written paper work or assessment?
                     Professional Floristry Qualifications
Our level 2 and 3 practical units have been designed so that there is no written paper work or classroom assessment.  To develop your skills and confidence as a florist the units are hands on and practical. To enhance your knowledge we cover theory  and costing in the class through discussion and hand-outs. There is an final practical exam if you would like to achieve the full qualification.
Level 4 and 5, City & Guilds there is an equal balance of written and practical work, to achieve each unit you have to pass the set assignment or assessments written by City and Guilds. To achieve the full qualification there is a theory and practical timed exam.
Flower Arranging Classes
Theses recreational classes have no course work or paper work, just pure practical and demonstrations.


                      What are the classrooms like?
                     The classrooms provide a creative space for you to relax and enjoy your course. The class sizes are small so you have plenty of one to one with the teacher. Tea/ coffee is provided free of charge. Plenty of free parking at our venues.
(Our recreational flower arranging classes may at some venues have a maximum of 20 per class).


                      What qualification do I get?
                     Flower Arranging – These courses are purely recreational and have no formal qualification.
Level 2 and 3 – On the completion of each unit you receive a certificate of attendance. To achieve our full level 2 or 3  you need to complete 3 practical units, the heart of design unit and pass the practical exam unit, then you will receive a British Academy of Floral Art level 2 or level 3 certificate and a studied at the Academy pin for your website.
Level 4 and 5- On completion of a single unit you may request a certificate of attendance. On completion of full units and passing of exam you will receive a City and Guilds Certificate and an Academy of Floral Art Master Training Program  level 4 or level 5 certificate and a studied at the Academy pin for your website.


                      Is this qualification recognized?
                     Yes, this qualification is recognized by our professional body the British Floristry Association (BFA)  and once qualified you can become a member on their Institute of Professional Florists register. The level 2 and 3 is based on national floristry standards so that you can gain employment as a Florist. You can enter UK Worlds Skills and with our certificate, you can carry on studying our Master training program City & Guilds Floristry level 4 & 5 ( which is recognized worldwide).


                      How long will it take me to qualify?
                     The fastest you can achieve:-
Level 2

Fast track– 6 weeks.
Weekly – 1 year.
Weekends 18 months.
Weeks – 2 to 3 months

To give you flexibility you can do more than one unit at a time, which would reduce the amount of time to complete the course.
Level 3- 1 year
Level 4 and 5 – 24 months


                      When do your courses starts?
                     You have a choice of start dates throughout the year, spring, summer and autumn.


                      What happens when I leave?
                     As a student you become a member of our Academy family with access to continued support via our private Academy student facebook group, where you can ask any question and have support from tutors and past students.  Plus we will send you a newsletter keeping you up to date on Academy events, trips, workshops and courses that may benefit you.

Welcome
If this is the first time you have been with us or you are returning to complete another unit, we would like to welcome you to the Academy of Floral Art and hope that you find this an inspirational journey.

Facilities
Tea and Coffee provided, microwave and fridge available.
Studio telephone number:-
01392 834893

Venue 1 – 3 Dunchideock Barton, Nr Exeter,EX2 9UA, Tel No: 01392 834893
See below directions and map – Google Map Link

The easiest way to get to us is from the Plymouth road and when you get to the top of Haldon Hill on the brow of the hill you will see the sign to Dunchideock, turn off and follow the signs. You will go along the ridge of Haldon Hill, pass the Haldon Belvedere Tower and then start going down a hill, when you get out of the tree’s you will see a sign to the left for Dunchideock Barton, and Church, turn left here and head towards the church, when you get to the church you will see a court yard to the right, we are unit 8.

Alternative route from Okehampton Road below.

From M5 you can turn off on the A30 Okehampton Road, then take the first junction signed to Exeter, Alphington/ Ide, at the bottom of the slip road you will get to a big round about, take the first turning to the left signed to Ide, continue to A.

Coming from Okehampton take junction signed to Exeter, Alphington/ Ide, at the bottom of the slip road you will get to a big round about, take the third turning signed to Ide, continue to A.

A=Follow this road until you see sign to Ide village then turn off left and keep on this road for about 7 minutes. Eventually you will start going up a hill and see a thatched house with pillars on the road, just after Lord Haldon Hotel entrance. You will see a big sign to Dunchideock Barton, turn right here and follow road to the Church, our studio is in the court yard to the right of the Church, number 8. There will be parking outside.