Our favourite floral workshops and classes

Get creative with flowers at one of these marvellous masterclasses

Whether you’re a budding florist hoping to turn your hobby into a profession or a creative blogger or Instagrammer keen to improve the quality of your floral photography, there is a huge array of floral courses available, from online workshops to relaxing retreats. Here are a few of our favourites.

Floral design workshops, Jo Flowers

Learn how to create your own floral masterpiece under the expert guidance of innovative floral designer, Jo. Learn about form, structure, colour and light, using seasonal flowers and ingredients – then take home professional snaps of your handiwork, as well as a whole load of skills to take your floristry future forward.

Find out about the course details at joflowers.co.uk.

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Cake styling & photography, Twigg Studios

Forget fondant icing – butter cream and flowers are the new darlings of the cake-decorating world. And baking bloggers, take note: they definitely make the most photogenic snaps. Learn how to style your confectionery using flowers and other props, and capture your creations as stunning still-life photographs.

Find out more about the courses on offer at twiggstudios.com

Head to Ireland on a creative retreat this October and learn about the art of visual storytelling from photographer and stylist, Hanlie Joubert. Learn how to improve the quality of your images, approach the set-up and styling and create beautiful images using natural light in the simplest of settings.

Head to slowwanderings.com to sign up for details. 

Visual storytelling, Cristina Colli

Stand out from the hoards of other budding photographers on Instagram by creating your own unique and instantly recognisable style with this 14-day online course led by photographer Cristina Colli. Aimed at creative types, bloggers, Instagrammers, small business owners and entrepreneurs, it promises to “help you create your story, and tell it with your voice”.

For more details, visit cristinacolli.com

Flower arranging, The Garden Gate Flower Company

In the beautiful surrounds of the Garden Gate Flower Company cutting garden, learn the art of colour blending, creating hand-tied bouquets that break the mould of traditional round balls, alternative options to hair crowns, growing the right flowers for bridal work, as well as great tips on how to grow your own flowers for cutting.

Head to thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk to find out more.

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