Career Course Course Content Sep onwards
The core subjects covered on the Floristry Career Course are:
Day 1
Your toolbox and equipment
Gift wrapping & packaging
Sustainable packaging
Practical:
- Round table/gift arrangement
- Hand-tied Bouquet
Day 2
Conditioning & stock care
Buying flowers at wholesale
British & Dutch suppliers
Costings, quantities & makeup charges
Sustainable materials for bases
Practical:
- Long and low design
Day 3
Funeral designs
Funeral etiquette
Practical:
-Tied sheaf (compostable)
- Single ended spray
Day 4
Setting up a floristry business
Sales, marketing & website
Large scale designs & corporate work
Practical:
- Contemporary corporate design
Day 5
Wedding Flowers
Budgets & planning
Wedding portfolio
Practical:
- Buttonhole & wrist corsage
- Bridal posy (non-wired)