beginners floristry course

WestEnd Blooms Norwich Flower School

four day hands-on course
held on a one-to-one basis
group session taking place in october
£150 deposit | £850 inclusive cost
dates available all year round to suit your availability.
We will also be running group courses on 1st-4th october and  8th-11th october for up to 8 people.

Our new career courses are held in the surroundings of our quaint flower shop in WestEnd Old Cottessey, Norwich. It’s for absolute beginners looking to start a new venture into the world of floristry.

The course will include: Seasonal flower availability, buying flowers, costing your designs, funeral work, hand-tied bouquets, eco-friendly techniques, and an intro into wedding floristry. This is a week-long course with no studying in the library or writing pages of essays. It’s a full hands-on experience where you will create beautiful designs to take home.

Your Teacher - Shelley Newton
Fully qualified, but more importantly, 20 years of experience in the floristry trade having worked in a busy shop for over 7 years and as part of a specialist wedding team alongside the running of a busy florist shop. I have also run my own florist shop for over 10 years.

The Flower House - Costessey
MON-FRI, 9:30 AM–5PM, SAT 9 AM–2 PM
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Upcoming Workshops

All seasons

We run workshops throughout the year for all sorts of occasions. Book now for 2018.

+44 (0) 1603 745 333
Available 9:00 am–17:00 pm

Limited Places available, book early to avoid disappointment.

A fun and relaxed environment in which to learn the art and creativity of floristry.

+44 (0) 1603 745 333
AVAILABLE 9AM–5PM

What To Expect

Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm finishing on Friday with a pub lunch at our local village pub The Crown.
This course will give you the confidence to know where to start to get yourself going in the right direction. Follow-on funeral and wedding courses will be available later in the year.