South Downs Floristry School - Hand tied workshops in Sussex

Events & Workshops

Here are the next set of planned group workshops for 2022 from Chirpee's Floristry School

Group workshops are open to all, advertised locally, and run when a minimum number of 6 people have booked.

The workshops are aimed at Beginners to floristry or for those with some experience.

A series of Bespoke Progression workshops can be arranged

Book and pay in advance to secure your place today.

Please note all workshops are non-refundable if cancelled less than 7 days from the chosen workshop date.

Hand-tied and Design Workshop

Treat Yourself or a Friend!

You will create a professional beautiful seasonal hand-tied of fresh fragrant flowers to take home

You will learn how to gift wrap your design like a professional and how to care for and condition flowers

Refreshments will be provided during the workshop

A 2-hour workshop

Price: £55 including all materials and tuition

* Dates - run on demand when we have 6 enquiries registered and booked.

Tel: 01273 951745 or please complete the form at the bottom of this page.

Email: chirpeeflowers@gmail.com

Floral arrangement - "East meets West"

Learn "Tricks of the Trade" from an International florist with a wealth of experience.

You will learn how to create 2 lovely designs - one traditionally British and one with an Eastern flavour.

Ideas for vase decoration, and different "holding" methods for arranging at home.

We will be using floral foam and Japanese Kenzans.

Tools and aprons are supplied for use during the workshop.

You will learn innovative and creative ideas for floral design for the home as well as care and conditioning of cut flowers to maximise vase life.

Price £65 including all materials and tuition

This course is run when we have 6 people registered.

Hen Party Flower Crowns or Flower Bouquets

Dates: 2-hour Workshop - run on demand.

Have a fun workshop with friends - treat the Bride to be!

Create a fabulous flower crown of fresh or faux flowers to take and wear home

Alternatively create a small brides bouquet and learn how to make simple buttonholes

Price £55 p.p including all materials, and tuition

Group minimum number - please enquire

Tel 01273 951745 to book E: chirpeeflowers@gmail.com

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If you can't see the date you would like - please call to register your interest.

Call 01273 951745 today

Bridal flowers - 2 Day Course

Are you getting married? Is your daughter or son tying the knot and you have always dreamed of creating the flowers? Or maybe they have already asked you... and you are now panicking? Fear not!

Whatever the reason - here is the solution!

A beginners' guide to wedding floristry, or for those with some experience.

The course can be tailored to your needs and particular wedding plans and even colour themes.

We will cover: How to order flowers, calculating quantities and budget

How to condition and care for your flowers.

Durabilty of flowers - how to mix flowers successfully

The best seasonal flowers for your designs

Planning ahead - buying lists and market purchases

How to create time plans to make sure the event goes smoothly

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Creating guests buttonholes, bouttonieres, corsages & wrist corsages

How to make a bridal hand-tied design - suitable for Bride or bridesmaids

A cascade bouquet - in various mediums

How to create a top table or ceremony arrangement

Pedestal designs for Churches

The course includes expert instruction from a Chelsea Gold Medal-winning florist to ease any stress.

Demonstrations and hands-on practice of all the designs, which are yours to take home and enjoy.

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As with all our workshops - payment is needed prior to confirmation of your booking.

Price: £595 includes all materials and tuition.

Your Very Own Private Workshop

Is there something you would like to learn but can't quite find the right workshop?

We can tailor workshops to you - a half day, a whole day, or a course of lessons.

Recent workshops have included:

Flower jewelry
Bridal Flowers
Floral chandeliers
How to create succulent wreaths
Living wreaths
Willow workshops
Planted containers and hanging baskets
Floral design to Intermediate or Professional level
New European techniques

One-to-one tuition days cost £375 for 4 hours - inclusive of materials and tuition