Introduction To Floristry

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Course code: G10C

Floristry is the art of arranging flowers and creating stunning displays and designs. The introductory course will teach the basics of flower conditioning, wiring buttonholes and corsages, crafting a gift bouquet, and assembling a funeral sheaf.

when

From 25 Apr 2025 to 23 May 2025
Fri 10:00-12:30

5 weeks

Date
25 Apr 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:30
Date
02 May 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:30
Date
09 May 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:30
Date
16 May 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:30
Date
23 May 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:30

with Kathryn Delve

where

Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees

full fee for this course: £134.00, concession fee: £94.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Floristry is the art of arranging flowers and creating stunning displays and designs. The introductory course will teach the basics of flower conditioning, wiring buttonholes and corsages, crafting a gift bouquet, and assembling a funeral sheaf. </span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You will explore the art of flower arranging using established techniques and delve into the world of colour combinations and design. You will also discover how to select the appropriate flowers for various occasions. You will create simple designs to set you on your flower arranging journey.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.</span></span></span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">No.</span></span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">No.</span></span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">The Intermediates course or one of one-day workshops.</span></span></span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes. </span><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">The cost for flowers and materials for the course is approximately £150 per person. Payment to be made by cheque or card directly to the tutor during the first lesson. As flower prices are subject to change, the final cost will be confirmed by mid-February.</span></strong></span></span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">No.</span></span></p>

What should students bring?

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Secateurs or general-purpose scissors and sharp knife</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Bucket </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">A vase approximately 20 cm in height and 13.5 cm across</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Apron and small plastic storage container (to carry arrangement home and raise the height of your design on desk when standing up)</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Informal style, a demonstration followed by a facilitated discussion.</span></span></span></p>

Equipment Required

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">See list above. In addition:</span></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Week 3: a vase</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></span></span></p>