Chirpee's Floristry School    
The Old Goods Yard 
Station Business park, Keymer Road
Hassocks, West Sussex
Tel: 01273 951745  
Email: chirpeeflowers@gmail.com

 This is a leisure course to be enjoyed at your own speed, with the luxury of inclusive Online Tutor support.

 

The course is a stepping stone for those who love flowers as a hobby or if you are thinking about a new career or job opportunity.. Floristry is a fantastically creative subject and whilst it is a hands-on discipline it is vital that you gain underpinning knowledge to understand the subject in full. The more you learn, you understand what a lot there is still to learn!  The course has been written by a Head of  Floristry, a practicing florist and a English tutor with an absolute wealth of experience 

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Content

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A brief history of floristry - you will learn about where our modern day designs originate, and how they still influence designs today

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Care and conditioning of flowers and houseplants - you will learn professional tricks of the trade to make your flowers and plants last so much longer.

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 Basic colour theory and how to use it with flowers - you will learn how to blend colours like a professional florist.

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 Creating a buttonhole and boutonnieres - you will learn a step by step processes to create a wedding buttonhole.

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​ Buying tips –you will learn how to identify and how to pick the perfect flowers for optimum freshness.

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Creating a Hand tied Bouquet -an easy to follow step by step process to create stunning bouquets​

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Creating a Gift wrapped Cone wrapped Bouquet - learn presentation skills and how to wrap flowers like a professional florist

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  How to create a Floral Crown - amaze your friends by making a pretty floral crown to wear at festivals - easy to follow step by step process

 

 Progression course - The Principles and Elements of  Floral design 

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Cost  149 USD$ (£120)

Educational discount available for Schools and Colleges

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