Large Scale Floral Designs Masterclass | Birmingham Workshop

Join Our Autumn and Winter Masterclass in Birmingham

Are you an aspiring florist looking to elevate your skills or a seasoned professional eager to expand your portfolio? Our Large Scale Floral Designs Masterclass is the perfect opportunity to increase your confidence, skills, and knowledge in creating stunning, large-scale floral installations. Hosted by Ash Tree Floral Designs and Oversley Flowers, this exclusive workshop is designed for florists who want to learn how to plan, cost, and execute breathtaking floral designs for weddings and special events.

Why Attend This Masterclass?

This is not just another floristry course; it’s an immersive experience where you will work hands-on with an abundance of autumn and winter florals and foliage to create a variety of spectacular displays. Here’s what you can expect:

• Learn Advanced Techniques: Get hands-on experience in creating suspended floral installations, a dramatic broken arch, and an opulent seasonal tablescape. You’ll learn how to build these impressive designs with sustainable floral mechanics, ensuring your work is both beautiful and eco-friendly.
• Expert Guidance: Benefit from the combined expertise of Ashley, an experienced florist and tutor from Ash Tree Floral Designs, and Ruth from Oversley Flowers, a passionate artisan flower grower. Their knowledge and experience will guide you through the intricacies of large-scale floral design, from planning and costing to execution.
• Build Your Portfolio: This workshop is a unique chance to create portfolio-worthy designs in a stunning luxury setting. You’ll have access to professional photography and videography of your work, perfect for showcasing to prospective clients and sharing on social media.
• Network with Peers: Work alongside like-minded florists and flower enthusiasts, exchanging ideas and experiences in a collaborative environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your network within the floristry community.
• Enjoy a Luxury Experience: Hosted at a private contemporary mansion in Edgbaston, Birmingham, you’ll be working both indoors and outdoors, creating designs in a large, heated greenhouse and its surrounding gardens. The day includes a delicious homemade lunch and refreshments, ensuring you’re well-nourished as you create.

Workshop Details

• Date: Sunday, 20th October 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Private mansion in Edgbaston, Birmingham (address will be emailed upon booking)
• Price: £350

This full-day workshop is suitable for enthusiastic beginners with some basic floristry skills, as well as professional floral designers looking to refine their craft and expand their portfolios.

What You’ll Learn

• Suspended Floral Designs: Create beautiful floral installations suspended over tables, perfect for adding a wow factor to any event.

• Floral Arches: Learn how to construct a stunning split floral arch, an essential skill for wedding florists.

• Seasonal Tablescapes: Design and execute an opulent seasonal tablescape that showcases the beauty of autumn and winter florals.

• Sustainable Techniques: Gain confidence in using sustainable floral mechanics, an increasingly important skill in modern floristry.

What’s Included

• All tools, equipment, and flowers will be provided.
• Professional photography and videography of your designs.
• Homemade lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
• Armfuls of beautiful flowers to take home and enjoy.

Important Information

• Booking Requirements: A non-refundable £115 deposit is required to secure your place, followed by two additional payments of £117.50, with the final balance due by 1st October 2024.
• Health & Safety: Please wear flat, closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing for working both inside and outside.
• Dietary Needs: If you have any food allergies or special dietary needs, please inform us upon booking.

Meet Your Hosts

Ashley of Ash Tree Floral Designs is a qualified florist and tutor based in Birmingham. With a background in art and design, her floristry style is wild, relaxed, and contemporary. She specializes in bespoke wedding florals and workshops, and she’s passionate about sharing her experience and knowledge with others.

Ruth of Oversley Flowers is an artisan flower grower and florist from Warwickshire. She is dedicated to growing beautiful, chemical-free flowers and creating sustainable floral designs. Together, Ashley and Ruth bring a wealth of knowledge in sustainable floristry, and this is their second floral installation workshop.

This masterclass is a rare opportunity to enhance your skills, build your portfolio, and network with fellow florists in a luxurious and supportive environment. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early to secure your place in this transformative workshop at Birmingham’s premier flower school. Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence in large-scale designs or simply want to create something spectacular, this is the floristry course you’ve been waiting for.