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April 2018
Which Vase?
VENUE: Oak Tree Barn, Burrington. This workshop looks at what shapes work best for what flowers and gives you a few ideas for ways to ring the changes with your tried and tested favourite vase. You will get to have a go yourself with what Louise calls her perfect vase – a jug!
Find out more »Spring Time Posy
VENUE: Mells Walled Garden. Learn how to make a simple hand tied posy with fresh seasonal spring flowers. In addition, we practice a fail safe way to wrap your arrangement so they turn into a beautiful gift bouquet. You will never be stuck for present ideas again!
Find out more »May 2018
Classic Colour Combining
VENUE: Oak Tree Barn, Burrington. By knowing what goes well together you can buy every day supermarket flowers and turn them into a truly special arrangement. This workshop is a combination of demonstration and hands on practice. You will see how to make 4 perfect arrangements; Classic White and green, vintage English Meadow for a loose mixed colour arrangement, timeless purple and white, and the single colour knockout. You will have a go at making your own hand tied…
Find out more »June 2018
Planning Planting
VENUE: Mells Walled Garden. Does the planting in your garden run out of steam half-way through the season? Designing a garden full of plants that look attractive all year requires some forward planning. On this day long workshop we share the key tips and techniques that professionals use to keep gardens looking great all year round. We focus in particular on herbaceous perennials, the flowers that we rely on for months of colour in the border. At the end of…
Find out more »Grow Your Own
VENUE: Mells Walled Garden. Do you dream of having flowers every day of the week, not just for special occasions? Learn what you can grow in your own back garden for use as cut flowers. Have a go yourself, with step by step guidance, at arranging grown and gathered material to make your own posy. You are welcome to bring along anything you have in the garden for inspiration on how to use it in an arrangement.
Find out more »July 2018
Hanham Court Summer Flowers & Tour
VENUE: Hanham Court, near Bristol. Come and spend a relaxing day playing with flowers in the inspiring surroundings of Hanham Court. In the morning you will learn how to make a simple hand tied posy of beautiful summer flowers. The workshop explains the technique of ‘spiralling’, providing step by step guidance and giving you plenty of time to practise and perfect your skills. Spiralling keeps your flowers in place so they don’t move when you put them in a vase.…
Find out more »October 2018
Autumn Posy Workshop
Come and spend a relaxing morning playing with gorgeous autumn flowers and seasonal treats like hips and berries. On this half day workshop you will learn how to make a simple hand tied posy with step by step guidance and plenty of time to practise.
Find out more »November 2018
Autumn Posy workshop
Come and spend a relaxing morning playing with gorgeous autumn flowers and seasonal treats like hips and berries. On this half day workshop you will learn how to make a simple hand tied posy with step by step guidance and plenty of time to practise
Find out more »December 2018
Christmas Wreath Making
It’s that time of year again when you get to have a minced pie and glass of mulled wine whilst you create your own welcoming door decoration. Using traditional greenery and seasonal treats from the hedgerow you can make your wreath as wild and natural as you dare.
Find out more »Christmas Wreath Making
It’s that time of year again when you get to have a minced pie and glass of mulled wine whilst you create your own welcoming door decoration. Using traditional greenery and seasonal treats from the hedgerow you can make your wreath as wild and natural as you dare.
Find out more »Christmas Wreath Making
It’s that time of year again when you get to have a minced pie and glass of mulled wine whilst you create your own welcoming door decoration. Using traditional greenery and seasonal treats from the hedgerow you can make your wreath as wild and natural as you dare.
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